Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I'm passionate about professional growth-- my own, and others' as well. All of my experience is focused around this principle.

After two internships with Procter & Gamble as an undergraduate, I joined full time in May '10. I am a liaison between P&G and our customers, which often entails a hefty amount of multifunctional work (marketing, finance, consumer/shopper insight, etc.)-- but, my primary job is to support our brands' integrity by growing the business.

My goals include, but are not limited to CEO aspirations. Lofty, but true.

MY STORY:

PERSONAL BACKGROUND
My family is from the Dominican Republic, and emigrated to New York City two generations ago.
I was raised by my mother-- a NYC police officer whom retired after being injured in the line of duty.

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
I supported myself throughout college by means of scholarships, grants, internships, and work. (I had three jobs at one point in my college career!)
Although my work schedule precluded any chance of on-campus involvement, I became extensively involved by informally mentoring my peers. The leadership development organizations that I was a part of allowed me to impart my knowledge to fellow students, as well as recruit them for the same programs that allowed me access to valuable personal and professional resources.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
As an INROADS Intern, Management Leadership for Tomorrow Fellow, and Goldman Sachs Scholar, I traveled across the country throughout my undergraduate years to meet and collaborate with the most talented and motivated students in the nation, and some of the world's most prominent Fortune 500 corporations.

Through those programs, I gained invaluable mentorship and industry exposure. My involvement with these leadership and professional development organizations defined my undergraduate experience, and continues to define my professional experience.

Work History

• Procter & Gamble
• Account Manager
• May 2010 to Present

• Customer Business Development Account Manager for the Orlando, FL Publix Team

  I keep Febreze and Swiffer looking fabulous at Publix with a little bit of marketing, finance, and finesse. My primary objective is to build the business by building our brands at Publix.

• Procter & Gamble
• Intern
• May 2008 to August 2008

• Intern for P&G's North American Market Development Organization for Customer Business Development on the Sears Holdings, Co. Customer Team in Chicago, IL.

• Procter & Gamble
• Intern
• May 2009 to August 2009

• Intern for P&G's North American Market Development Organization for Customer Business Development on the Walmart Global Cutsomer Team; Fayetteville, AR.

• Management Leadership for Tomorrow
• Career Preparation Fellow & Campus Ambassador
• August 2008 to May 2010

• • Selected as one of 200 from nationwide pool of candidates for year-long, intensive career development program.
  • Build personal leadership and analytical skills through case assignments, 1:1 coaching, and participating in workshops with various corporate partners, including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google.
  • Scale MLT’s national marketing strategy to Florida International University community by organizing and hosting events and recruiting new talent.

• INROADS
• Intern & Campus Liaison
• September 2007 to May 2010

• • Receive training and leadership coaching prior to intern assignment during weekend seminars, annual banquets, and community outreach activities.
  • Organize and host recruiting events throughout South Florida region to recruit high-potential talent.

• Goldman Sachs
• Goldman Sachs Scholar
• May 2002 to May 2010

• The Goldman Sachs Foundation Scholars Alumni Program equips students with hard and soft skills, coaching and mentoring, access to a high-performing peer community, and exclusive opportunities to engage early and often with leading industry professionals.

Education

• Florida International University
• Bachelor of the Arts, International Relations
• 2008 - 2010

• (Transferred from Barry University.)

• Barry University
• N/A, International Studies
• 2006 - 2008