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Brazenites! We're launching a new feature today! It's called BrazenU, where we'll be hosting expert professional development programs including online bootcamps, courses, webinars, e-books and more. As part of this, we're offering our first bootcamp on Social Media Strategy, which will take place Sept 6-30! Learn from top social media experts from companies like Citi, Etsy, Edelman, and Behance. It's just $195 until Aug. 8, and Brazen members can earn commission for referrals. http://ow.ly5Sai1

42 weeks ago

Hushmath Alam, Noel Rozny, Michael Rubino and Caroline Hartmann and 1 others recommended this

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How do you make the transition from an "Assistant" to a "Manager" or "Director"? After taking all of the career advice about 'getting a foot in the door' by taking on a lot of responsibility, how do you start transitioning from the "do-everything go-to person" to the more senior roles in your company or organization? Any good tips or advice for late-20 somethings out there who are ready to make that transition?

56 weeks ago

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How do you navigate a management transition? Personally, I've always struggled when my immediate boss leaves and I have to transfer loyalties. Do you have any tips on how to adjust professionally and emerge from the transition successfully?

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About Me

With nearly 10 years of experience in policy and advocacy organizations as a web designer, online outreach and communications professional, I have focused my career on helping nonprofits, small businesses, individuals and start-up organizations achieve greater recognition for their causes and products in the digital world.

Currently, I am leading the marketing team at Brazen Careerist, a start-up company based in Washington, DC that offers real-time tools and online events for people to create and expand their professional network. As a professional consultant, I also work with additional clients to provide webdesign and marketing services.

I volunteer as Director of New Media for the global nonprofit group Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, a 5,000-member organization run nearly exclusively by volunteers.

Prior to joining Brazen Careerist, I spent two years building an online and social media presence for a research center at Syracuse University. For four years in Washington, DC, I worked for non-profit international security research institutions in a senior-management capacity. I was Director of Business Relations (and Special Assistant to the CEO) for a cutting-edge think tank where I managed the production process for all publications as well as all branding and design for a staff that expanded three-fold in two years. I was also Director of Communications at a nonpartisan international research institution where I managed all aspects of public affairs and strategic communications, including media relations, publications, electronic communications, and events for a staff of 65 based in D.C., Brussels, Cairo and Beijing.

I earned a master's in international relations from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University specializing in intercultural communication and negotiation in 2006, and a B.S. (cum laude) in political science with a specialization in international relations and certification as a professional mediator in 2003.