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Jennifer Silvestre

Applicant New York, NY, United States

My Target Schools

INSEAD - MBA

Interested

Full-time (1-Year Program)

Full-time (2-Year Program)

Executive

IESE Business School - MBA

Interested

Full-time (1-Year Program)

Full-time (2-Year Program)

Executive

University of Pennsylvania - MBA (Wharton)

Interested

Full-time (1-Year Program)

Full-time (2-Year Program)

Executive

London Business School - MBA (LBS)

Interested

Full-time (1-Year Program)

Full-time (2-Year Program)

Executive

HEC Paris - MBA

Interested

Full-time (1-Year Program)

Full-time (2-Year Program)

Executive

My Education

The Bronx High School of Science

High School Diploma

Undecided Honors or AP classes: 5

2/2017 - 2/2017

Columbia University - BS/BA

Bachelor

Economics / Psychology

8/2010 - 5/2014

My Extracurricular Activities

School Affiliated

Columbia University - College

Student Wellness Project

2/2012 - 5/2014

Coordinated events on campus to promote student wellness and address issues of mental health among students by providing information on suicide/depression as well as support such as confidential meetings and referrals to Psychological services Connected with 10-15 administrators and organizations on campus to participate in programs like Random Acts of Kindness Week, a week of uplifting events such as study breaks, to further encourage students’ personal wellness

Columbia University - College

Columbia University Sign Language Club

2/2012 - 5/2014

Managed club expenses finances and project funding, allocating budget to priority projects and accessing financial viability of new programs and sponsorships Communicated with leadership team to access growth opportunities and expansion on campus including campus awareness of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Wrote grants and proposals for new projects to increase club size, visibility, and funding

My Experience

Penn Schoen Berland

Senior Analyst

7/2015 - now

Employ a wide range of research methodologies to projects to provide pertinent information for the clients’ research objective including Discrete Conjoint Modeling, Monadic Concept testing, Max Diff, and TURF analysis Measure the effectiveness of clients’ ad campaigns and programs to determine brand impact on key performance indicators among targeted and non-targeted consumers Collaborate with 15 organizations within a variety of industries including healthcare, entertainment, and politics Received promotion to Senior Analyst which incorporates roles from Analyst and Market Research intern roles

Crowdtap/Suzy

Senior Manager

7/2020 - now

Crowdtap/Suzy

Operations and Market Research Services Manager, Client Success

4/2019 - 6/2020

Establish processes and partner with departments as needs evolve and priorities shift across quarters Coordinated a cross-departmental initiative to create a support site for clients complete with educational videos and articles on how to use the platform and best practices Worked with the head of the Customer Support team to train a Junior Operations Specialist in handling client inquiries and build out a process for updating the support site and team Created a partnership with Marketing to develop client communications on a regular cadence and ensure that communications accurately represent our platform and utilize market research terminology properly Developed several internal processes for the Client Success team with the Project Manager to streamline internal requests Constructed a training/onboarding plan for the Client Success team as it doubled in size over the course of 4 months Expanded Suzy’s partnership with the Build Organization to create engagement across regional chapters by developing webinars centered on utilizing Suzy to add students’ projects, as well as, understand how it is applied across industries

Crowdtap/Suzy

Client Success Manager

10/2017 - 4/2019

Manage a client portfolio valued at $100,000+ in Monthly Recurring Revenue, securing a client renewal rate of over 80% Strategize with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and research objectives, thereby ensuring decisions are backed by data Connect across departments, consulting with and advising on the innovation pipeline to Product, and providing regular market research education and best practices to Sales Collaborate with Build NYC to establish a corporate program to educate 9th and 10th graders on entrepreneurship to reinforce the Common Core and encourage student engagement Founding member of personnel development team tasked with fostering greater social, intellectual, and strategic collaboration company-wide through events, community involvement, and volunteerism

Manhattan Place Entertainment Inc.

Business Development Intern for Film Production Agency

2/2017 - 2/2017

Assisted on new business proposals by analyzing project size and opportunity for 8 new deals Collaborated with Chief Financial Officer to forecast revenues, cost, and profitability of new production shoots. Through Showbiz Budgeting (film financial program) built business cases, modeling various factors on 3 shoots Managed 50 accounts ensuring payables and receivables were executed on time and tracked on internal management system

Penn Schoen Berland

Analyst

7/2014 - 7/2015

Created reports of key findings, condensing complex data into easily digestible written text and graphics Interviewed prospective interns for fit within the team to facilitate an easy transition into the company culture and team dynamic Curated an intern guide with responsibilities, step-by-step directions, and resources as a supplement in intern training

Penn Schoen Berland

Market Research Intern

6/2013 - 7/2014

Compiled and analyzed data on preferences, buying habits, and the demographics of customers within Women’s magazines to determine potential audiences and factors that influence product demand for over 15 clients Performed quality checks on reports, questionnaires, and survey links to eliminate bias from data

Community Impact at Columbia University

GED Strategist

8/2012 - 5/2014

Partnered with clients on career strategy, understanding education and placement goals, and developing 3-5 year career plans Guided 10 clients on preparatory work and timelines and advised them on methods to improve study strategies to help achieve successful test results

My Other Activities

New York Cares

Volunteer

9/2014 - now

Support Intermediate School 62 Ditmas in providing access to an arts education by fostering children’s communication skills and creative expression through film by introducing them to the basic principles of film-making Promote community enrichment with the Salvation Army through Saturday field trips to encourage students in low to moderate income neighborhoods to step outside their comfort zones in activities such as indoor rock climbing and museum trips Participated in over 25 projects totaling over 100 hours to encourage childhood development through athletics, exploration, and arts

New York Cares

Team Leader

10/2017 - now

Work with New York Cares staff to organize a year long Saturday urban adventure program with the Salvation Army Collaborate with co-team leader to identify activities that appeal to children between the ages of 5-10 to expose them to new experiences

Columbia University Alumni Representative Committee (ARC)

Interviewer

11/2015 - now

Interview 5 applicants to Columbia College and Columbia Engineering for admissions consideration Provide a robust profile of the applicant to supplement students’ submitted application for an Admission Officer's use Act as an ambassador to Columbia University to fill in gaps of knowledge about Columbia from a student perspective to applicants

Interests & Passions

  • kickboxing
  • volunteering with children
  • mentoring younger friends and classmates
  • salsa dancing

Interesting Tidbits

I have never lived in a different city

What I Do Well

  • Teamwork, mentoring/giving advice, build relationships

Top Places

  • Houston - Texas, Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic, Miami - Florida

Languages

  • Spanish (Advanced)
  • American Sign Language (Basic)
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Target Schools

Target Cities

  • New York, NY, United States
  • Philadelphia, PA, United States

Focused Area

  • Operations, Information and Decisions

Intended Majors

  • Operations Management

Desired Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain