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Grayson Leverenz
Carrboro, NC
Founder & Director , MBA in the USA
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About Me

Grayson Leverenz founded MBA in the USA® to help International students build networks, find jobs, and have fun in the USA. She loves exploring culture, discovering its impact on business success, and translating her knowledge to global students and professionals through MBA in the USA® and RW3 CultureWizard.

Hundreds of people have benefited from Grayson's intercultural workshops, as well as her books "Launching Your US Job Search" and "How to Shine in Every MBA interview."

Work History

  • MBA in the USA®
  • Founder & Director
  • January 2008 to Present
  • Entrepreneur. Career Coach. Travel Guide. Blogger. Author. Help International students learn, succeed, and have fun throughout the MBA experience.

  • RW3 CultureWizard
  • Client Service Specialist
  • June 2009 to Present
  • Business Development. Client Service. Cultural Trainer. Help global professionals achieve greater success through cultural fluency.

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Assistant Brand Manager
  • August 2006 to September 2008
  • Global marketer. Developed integrated marketing campaigns for the Aveeno and RoC brands.

  • Catalytic Communities
  • MBA Intern
  • May 2005 to June 2005
  • Intern. Activist. Created an annual report to help accomplish the mission of inspiring and empowering a global network of communities generating and sharing solutions.

Education

  • UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
  • Master of Business Administration, International Business, Marketing
  • 2004 - 2006
  • WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
  • MBA Exchange, International Business, Marketing
  • 2006 - 2006
  • Wake Forest University
  • Bachelor of Science, Business, International Studies
  • 1992 - 1996
Interests
People, travel, culture, yoga, biking, food & wine. Ooh, and good beer.
Goals
  1. Succeed by helping others succeed.
  2. Learn something new every day.
  3. Have fun along the way.
Favorite Quote
Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. - Dr. Howard Thurman
Specialties
Intercultural communication; MBA career development; Interviewing; Networking; US Travel

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Lisa Marie Jones
Joseph Bernat
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