Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I was born in suburban Philadelphia and attended Villanova University where I received a BA in Philosophy and Political Science, with a concentration in Honors Studies. After college I spent a year working in recruiting for a small staffing firm before getting a job with the Vanguard Group in client relations. At Vanguard I eventually held positions in business development, equity trading and client acceptance testing before deciding that I needed a change.

I resigned, moved as far away as possible in the continental US (San Diego) and enrolled in a full-time MBA program at San Diego State University where I focused on sports business management. While I was wrapping up my MBA I started working in marketing for the iGolf Division of L1 Technologies Inc, and I am still there as a Content Manager. I am married and have a dog.

In no particular order I am interested in: Philadelphia sports, rock music, technology, marketing, post modern philosophy, talk radio/podcasts, entrepreneurship, finance, copywriting and reading about these topics nearly every waking hour.

Work History

• L1 Technologies/iGolf Division
• Content Manager
• September 2008 to Present

• • Managed all aspects of golf course mapping initiatives to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Managed international office and internal personnel dedicated to GIS content collection.
  • Prepared analytical database reports for management and clients.
  • Maintained member database and approved communication content.
  • Participated in website enhancements and establishment of social media initiatives.
  • Managed staff writers and all aspects of website content.

• The Vanguard Group
• Testing Administrator – Brokerage Equity Trader – Business Development/Client Services
• September 2004 to January 2008

• • Promoted three times in less than four years with the company.
  • Chosen by management to work on an exclusive team which handled high priority, complex accounts for Vanguard Brokerage Services Institutional clients.
  • Appointed as a temporary team leader to oversee representatives and answer questions during management meetings.
  • Obtained Series 7, Series 6 and Series 63 security licenses.

Education

• San Diego State University
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Sports Business Management
• 2008 - 2010

• Finished first in MBA class
  3.9 GPA
  Scholars Without Borders Honor Society

• Villanova University
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy, Political Science, Honors Studies
• 1997 - 2001

• Completed requirements for concentration in Honors Studies
  3.5 GPS