What advice would you offer prospective candidates on
transitioning from school to the workplace?
My advice would be to make the most of the
challenges presented to you. In school, tasks are assigned to
you; it is not always that way once you join the workforce.
Seek out opportunities and never write-off a task as
frivolous. Try to find value in everything and do your best
at it. Also, do not be embarrassed to ask questions.
People will astound you with their consideration if you demonstrate
a genuine motivation and desire to succeed.
If asked about your career at a dinner
party, how would you describe it?
My career is something that is continually
evolving. In joining the CO&T Associate Program, I made a
conscious decision to expose myself to three differing assignments
within an organization as large as Citi. In my current
rotation, new projects and challenges arise daily. I am
working to gain the most from each new experience, striving to
develop my skill set and find my interest prior to my final
placement.
Describe the most memorable
experience you’ve ever had at Citi.
My most memorable experience with Citi
occurred during my first rotation in Tampa. I was part of a team
working to implement a new financial reporting system in
Brazil. As part of the rotation, I traveled to Sao Paulo to
train end users of businesses in Brazil on the Business Objects
reporting tool. The experience was incredible. Not only
did it provide me with the opportunity to work in an entirely new
culture, I was also able see the true breadth of Citi. I was
able to put a face to the people that I emailed and spoke on the
phone with everyday. They were extremely welcoming and I was
able to build a global network of more than just business
contacts.
What do you consider Citi’s competitive
edge?
I think Citi’s competitive edge comes from
its people. The organization places a significant value on
developing and maintaining talent. By investing in its employees,
Citi demonstrates a strategic plan to empower its human assets and
create an environment that will continue to grow and succeed under
a united Citi culture.
How would you describe your team and
the people you work with?
I have a truly great team. They are
highly dedicated, talented, good people. Never would I have
imagined finding such a welcoming work environment in an
organization the size of Citi. There is a genuine care for
the well-being of one another in and out of the office.
What other groups do you liaise with
regularly within the firm?
In my current rotation in the CO&T Chief
Administration Office, I work not only with the O&T sectors,
but also the various O&T leaders within the businesses.
In the current project I am involved in, I liaise daily with
marketing and technology contacts form the various
sectors. The rotation has provided me with an
understanding of the overall structure of Citi and how the various
groups interact.
What do you enjoy doing outside of
work?
I am based out of New York, so I love
doing basically any and everything in the city! I have an
incredible group of friends here. We go to cultural events,
museums, movies, and dinners. Also, I love fashion and
shopping. I volunteer on the weekend in Tompkins Square Park
and really enjoy yoga, traveling, and reading.