When we take the time to dream, we discover the many windows to our soul." Isabela Burani"
K-Net was launched on March 7, 2001
K-Net is a group of professionals who meet on a regular basis to share ideas, advice, contacts, career advice and companionship. K-Net is a career support and networking group.
Members Include:
Karen Levine Dynamic marketing executive with expertise in media (NBC, Hearst, Conde Nast), consumer products (Unilever, General Mills) & management consulting (Deloitte & Booz-Allen). Having worked on the advertising/media side as well as the advertiser/client side, Karen offers unique insight into developing materials and programs that meet the needs of both parties. Having worked in consulting as well as management, Karen offers strategic thinking coupled with results-oriented implementation. Wharton MBA; Harvard BA. TOP TEN TARGETS: AOL Time Warner, Bertelsmann, Chiat-Day, Comedy Central, Disney, Hearst, News Corporation, Rainbow Media, Viacom, Vivendi Universal. Karen's Resume, Karen's Marketing Plan
Adam Steinberg -- Skilled writer and editor with strong background in producing and project management. Musical theatre writer that seeks "day job" combining coordination and communication skills, preferably in education or the arts, that pays a living wage and requires a limited amount of overtime. Dream job might be Assistant Education Director for arts-in-education program. However, might settle for decent copy editing position.
Allen Erdheim -- Financial professional/analyst with extensive experience in corporate finance; expertise in financial analysis, budgets and payment of $1 billion in payroll taxes, earned $14 million gain in pension assets, excellent team player
Andy Goldstein -- In April of 2002, Andy Goldstein joined Princeton University's Department of Molecular Biology as the Grant Manager. Andy received his BA from Harvard in Physics and the History of Science. He has previously worked at Rutgers, Center for the History of Electrical Engineering and as a Budget Analyst at New York City's Office of Management and Budget.
Angela Piscitello -- Most recently with J.P. Morgan Chase's Consumer Financial Services division as a leader
and senior manager of the ATM Distribution Channel based in New York. Results-oriented executive with solid record of accomplishment in the financial services industry. Harvard MBA.
Becky Margulies -- writing, training
Ben Dattner
Beth Green -- most recently with NBC TV Stations Division: marketing, traffic, etc. TOP TEN TARGETS: 1. FOX 2. Lifetime 3. USA Cable 4. Discovery 5. Cablevision 6. Viacom/CBS 7. ABC/ESPN 8. Univision 9. Comedy Central 10. Macy's
BJ van Raalte
Bob Lion July: Accepted position with XM Satellite Radio in DC -- Advertising Sales
Blythe Edwards Accepted an offer with Tishman Speyer Properties in their investment management/private funds group. Will be working as an analyst with both finance and marketing rsponsibilities. Finance & Marketing BS from Georgetown.
Brian Gurley -- Financial Executive/Consultant
Bruce Loeb -- Just accepted a dream job: Marketing VP for Pokemon. Was doing marketing consulting; background in consumer products brand management.
Briana DeLorenzo Recent experience: Court TV & PAX TV/NBC
Christie Smith Consumer Marketing, Time, Inc. -- a centralized marketing position supporting Real Simple, People and Teen People.. specifically working on billing on and off-line. Working on new products as well as one of Time's biggest revenue generators.
Claire Ancona-Berk Lawyer
Courtney Burke - Management Consulting, HR Consulting, Towers Perrin
Dana Gross Wharton MBA; Marketing Promotion; Music
David Rosenfeld IT consulting
David Teten -- most recently Founder and CEO of GoldNames, an internet investment bank. Prior to GoldNames, he was a member of Bear Stearns' Investment Banking Group, focusing on M&A and underwriting in the technology & defense industries. Prior to Bear Stearns, he was a strategy consultant in Brazil, Chile and the U.S., with Mars & Co. Prior to Mars, he founded and built a computer-consulting group, attracting 35 clients. He has also worked for Procter & Gamble, Foote Cone & Belding, & Vector Marketing (Cutco knives). MBA Harvard, BA Yale, with honors. He lived in Israel for several years. More information available at www.teten.com.
Dave Tornabene -- Estate planning coordinator, regional stock brokerage, insurance side.
Deborah Winokur -- Background includes management consulting and finance. Targeting in-house strategic planning.
Diane Rubino -- Seeking employment at a national nonprofit in Communications and/or Marketing. My areas of interest are environmental preservation, public health, or reproductive health. I would like to leave NY and would prefer Atlanta, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington DC, but would also consider Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia. Some of the organizations that I think might be a good fit for my education, experience, and talents include: Henry J. Kaiser Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control, AARP Population Services International, or Pew Charitable Trusts.
Donna Schwarz -- A business and organizational consultant working with executives and their teams in small to medium-sized companies ranging from $2-50 MM in annual revenue. Donna specializes in individual development, financial & operational management & team building. She draws from her 15 years of work with both domestic & international clients across a variety of industries including financial services, retail & wholesale, professional service firms, technology, educational institutions, entertainment & nonprofit organizations. As a Certified Associate for Lee Hecht Harrison, one of the leading Global Outplacement firms in the United States, Donna coached individuals from the corporate, private and not for profit sectors including investment & commercial banking, fortune 100 companies, entertainment industries, & large management consulting firms. She also leads group seminars & conducts individual coaching on career transition matters. Donna possesses expertise on career strategies & topics such as resume review, interviewing techniques, job search, marketing plans, networking & career planning assessment.
Ed Kahn -- Business and consumer analyst with 10 years in consumer technology seeking management position at consumer products or services company. Currently focusing on Strategic Planning and Market Research positions but considering career change to corporate training, urban planning, small business accounting/consulting or sushi chef.
Elaine Wu -- Brand Management, most recently with Con Agra
Elizabeth Fiero Most recently worked at Infogrames and managed the creative services department, collaborating with the marketing, sales and operation departments in developing and producing effective marketing materials. Also managed the in-house creative group with outside artists in the creation and production of ads, packaging and collateral materials. Was responsible for all film and print production. Managed and scheduled all projects effectively through departments to meet production deadlines. In addition, was responsible for all pre and post launch submissions to Sony, Sega and Nintendo. Previously, had a 6-year tenure at RCA Records where managed creative services and worked with outside artists, vendors, photographers, stylists and makeup artists.
Ellen Sherman A skilled media professional who has worked in all areas of communication. An accomplished writer and journalist she has written for magazines as diverse as Fitness, Rolling Stone, SpaFinder, Family Circle, Traveler, Premiere, Elle as well as formulating business projects.She has also worked on Public Relations projects for a variety of clients. She joined Cajun Films where she created and produced Direct Response television advertising campaigns as well as corporate and advocacy films. While there she has also written and produced documentaries ranging from 3 minutes to feature length programming for networks like A& E and MSNBC. She has worked as an entertainment Development Executive where she oversaw the acquisition and creation of both television series and feature films. Her experience now extends into the latest Internet projects.
Emily Malatesta Marketing professional with experience in international marketing, product management and merchandising, licensing, and event management and sponsorship. Past experience with NBA, Champion Products and Prince Sports Group.
Eve Weisberg Based in Washington, DC. Has a master's degree in International Relations. Spent 4 years in Croatia with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe working on refugee return issues. Observed elections in Bosnia and Albania. Did public relations for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Washington, DC for 2 years. Currently working for the International Affairs and Trade Team of the US General Accounting Office. Would like to find a position where I can focus more on humanitarian issues and play more of an advocacy role, but not have to take a pay cut. Am beginning to think about various options for further study.
John Bachmann Looking for a position in a) strategy, marketing, and reengineering with financial services, information providers, technology companies, and other F1000, or b) consulting. 11 years of international business improvement experience. Wharton MBA with expertise in: Strategic planning, detailed analysis, reengineering, quality improvement, and project management. Technology, product, and E-business management. Branding, direct marketing, CRM, sales planning, and execution. B2B and consumer markets. Employers and clients include American Express, Meredith, Sprint, software/Internet companies, EDS, Ogilvy & Mather, and AT Kearney Management Consultants. TOP TEN TARGETS: IBM VNU & owned companies, e.g. ACNielsen Gallup Audiovox Constellation Brands phillip morris colgate-palmolive international flavors and fragrances fortune brands stanley works
Julie Cheu -- Graduated from Wharton with an MBA this year -- background in consulting -- interested in media/marketing/strategic planning/business development -- looking for headhunters and other contacts
Kathleen Harrington -- Seeking Product Management position with technology company -- most recently with Lucent on the Sprint PCS Account -- Sales
Lisa Brummel -- Ad sales including, Cooking Light Magazine and OnHealth.com -- Moving to Florida..
Liz Kressel -- Media, Strategy, Cable -- experience in equity analysis, consulting, media
Liz Rubin -- backgound in politics, not for profit and have been an executive recruiter for the last 4 years specializing in working with individuals who have management consulting experience with MBA's. I also had my own import/export business for two years when I lived in Mexico about 8 years ago. I have a MA degree from Columbia '89 in Organizational Psychology. I am currently studying at the School of Social Work at Columbia to eventually combine my knowledge of career counseling, executive coaching with a practice in psychotherapy.
Mark Seago -- Promotions & Marketing
Maureen Skea -- Municipal bond broker -- April 15, 2002, Maureen got a job offer with a firm by the name of The MuniCenter. It is an electronic marketplace/trading platform for municipal bonds. She will be talking to her former customers and will also bring in new business.
Melanie J. Tompkins -- Experience includes Customer Service with rehabmanager.com
Michael Chaut -- Currently the producer and creator of Monday Night Magic (New York's longest running Magic Show). In addition to producing the weekly show, Michael performs as a magician at private parties and corporate events and produces many of the corporate events he appears at. The show's web site is: http://www.mondaynightmagic.com. Michael is interested in being introduced to anyone that may be in a position to hire entertainment for corporate events or parties and or trade show performers, hospitality suite entertainers and corporate / motivational speakers.
Michael Ross-- Former VP, Technology Investment Banking at Banc of America Securities. Prior to that, was an Associate in the Financial Strategy Group at Salomon Smith Barney. Finance B.S. from Wharton, Economics BA from U. Pennsylvania
Mildred Goldczer -- Senior level IT executive with over 15 years experience in financial services industry/IT. Software Quality Assurance/Software Configuration Management. Demonstrated experience in risk reduction and regulatory compliance, corporate project management, and CMM principles.
Nanci Lanza-- Residential Real Estate, New York & Miami
Pat Lynch-- Starting January 17, she will be working as a contract writer with Merrill Lynch in Jersey City -- Private Asset Management.
Patricia Wintermuth Recruiting Strategies Consultant
Sofrina Hinton Sales Coordinator, Wholesale Sales Department, St. Martin's Press.
Robert Fletcher HBS, Marketing & Strategy Consultant
Sophie Ross Wharton MBA '01
Sourav -- Financial Services -- Derivatives
Steve Bennett -- Works for Oracle. Wharton MBA.
Steve Eisenberg recently with Disney; currently engaged in consulting projects with Primedia & other clients
Theresa Loong -- Interactive marketing strategist with media and ecommerce experience at Time Warner, AmEx and startups. Currently consulting for Motivo. Exploring opportunities in consumer products and media. Also a freelance writer and looking for new leads.
Thomas Lau -- CFA with six years of equity research and portfolio management experience with both JP Morgan and Citibank/Salomon Smith Barney. In addition, he spent two years building and managing a technology business which was a Dow Jones subsidiary. He's interested in working for a investment management firm (mutual, pension, endowment or hedge fund).
Wendi Padob -- Versatile, articulate Senior Writer with proven track record in brand communications, advertising and integrated marketing across media. Seeking innovative, quality/people-driven organization where I can leverage my strong conceptual, strategic and research/editorial skills from top tier agencies and Fortune 100 clients.
Wendy Giman
Yory Wurmser -- recent Ph.D in Political Science from Columbia
The above information is for K-Net members only.
http://www.KarenLevine.com/k-net