Mary B.
5.0
Expert Coach knowledgeable about the wide range of marketing career paths.
Studied at Loyola University Chicago
Works at Kellogg School of Management
Available Monday at 3:00 PM UTC
Coaching hours are flexible Monday - Friday with the exception of Tues/Thurs from 3p - 7p MT.
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Mary’s Marketing Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
200+ people coached for Marketing
Seasoned Coach with 17 years of marketing experience through the lens of the advertising industry. I've worked for global agency firms including J. Walter Thompson, DDB Chicago and Leo Burnett on a wide range of industry categories - automotive, fast food/quick serve meals, telecommunications, tech and internet services, plus client side experiences in hospitality and telco.
Mary can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
LinkedIn Review
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Branding
About Mary
After 17 years as a marketer, I made a career shift to Coaching, higher education and supporting others with their career journeys. Coaching now for 14+ years, I am a collaborative partner guiding my clients and MBA students to accomplish their professional goals. I build strong relationships by understanding the unique needs of my clients, earning their trust, and asking insightful questions that can guide them to solutions. In addition to my private coaching practice and work with the Kellogg School of Management, I offer pro-bono coaching through The Marketing Academy and ACP Advisors. Coaching Competencies I specialize in helping professionals navigate strategic career planning and various workplace situations. My coaching services include: • End-to-end career planning, recruitment, offer negotiation, and onboarding • Assessment tools, performance feedback, and goal setting • Marketing materials and personal branding • Interview preparation and successful engagement in the recruiting process • Negotiating job offers • Strategies for effectively handling challenging situations in the workplace • Say This Instead: I help professionals find the right words during interviews, offer negotiations, over challenging topics with their boss and many other situations. The Interview Expert | Interview Readiness As an experienced communicator, I help my clients succeed in the recruiting process, whether it's during initial phone or Zoom interviews or later stages. Many people lack strong interviewing skills, which can become unpracticed over time. My coaching services focus on preparing clients for interviews by providing guidance on every aspect of the process, including interview readiness and planning. Hiring companies I have worked with include: Google, Amazon, Apple, Adobe, Abbvie, Meta, Salesforce, Discover, Walgreens, Allstate, Wayfair, JPM Chase, Prophet Marketing, McDonalds, Ocean Spray, Kraft Heinz, Bain & Co., PwC Digital, Nike and many more. My clients and students have successfully landed roles in: brand marketing, digital media, e-commerce, marketing communication, marketing analytics, product management, project management, program marketing management, digital transformation and other tech roles, digital consulting, marketing consulting, management consulting, corporate finance, investment banking and leadership development programs.
Why do I coach?
Because I like helping people find career and professional success. The wide variety of professionals I get to support - from recent college grads to those experienced with two or more decades into their career is gratifying. Helping others to discover what might be the next chapter in their career, or to resolving a difficult professional matter is rewarding. Starting my day with an email that reads...."I got the offer!" is always a highlight of the week.
Work Experience
Career & Leadership Coach
Kellogg School of Management
May 2012 - Present
Career Coach supporting MBA students with personalized 1:1 coaching, career management workshop development and delivery and recruiting opportunities. Partner with students to champion their career aspirations and interests with consistent success leading to internal or external offers. Coach across the portfolio of MBA programs at the Kellogg School of Management.
Principal | Career Coach
AdviseU
2010 - Present
Career advising, coaching, corporate training and education consulting practice. Focus of AdviseU is to assist Millennials as they transition from college to career and to make the early months and years of their career successful ones. Provide personalized, 1:1 coaching to secure internships (during undergrad) and first full time roles. Also advise/coach experienced managers challenged by the new Millennial worker on generational issues impacting the workplace.
Professional Coach
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
January 2011 - January 2013
Career Coach for the Professional Development Program serving pre-matriculating MBA students attending the top 15 MBA programs in the United States.
Assistant Dean of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago
2007 - 2010
Led Executive Education program and team of four to deliver custom training programs and individual education seminars. Collaborated with SBA faculty and external consultants. Created the Alumni Education Series for the Loyola SBA and GSB alumni communities.
Adjuct Marketing Faculty
Loyola University Chicago
June 2004 - December 2009
•Career Development & Internship Practicum: Created course for career prep for BBA/MBA students •Marketing 460: Principles of Marketing Management; foundational marketing theory for MBA students •Integrated Marketing Communications 464: Theory plus real-world practice of IMC based on professional experience including the application of real cases •Marketing 605E (Executive MBA) Principles of marketing management and application of the marketing discipline customized for senior level professional students
Account Management
JWT, DDB Worldwide, Leo Burnett (LB Works)
1986 - 2003
Marketing Experience 1986 - 2003 Served in various account management/account service roles for agencies including Ketchum Communications (Los Angeles), J. Walter Thompson (Chicago), DDB Worldwide (Chicago), and Leo Burnett (LB Works). Industry and brand experience includes: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Acura, Boston Market, AT&T, US WEST, Qwest, EarthLink and Ciba Vision.
Education
Loyola University Chicago
MBA, Marketing
1992 - 1995
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