Career Management Consultant

Summary

Angela Long
I am often asked what’s the best part of my job…and without hesitation, I always say seeing new beginnings happen for great people…
I am a results-focused Career Management Consultant who is passionate about helping others build/re-invent interesting, fulfilling and sustainable careers. I also have extensive experience in helping improve organizational capability, competitive effectiveness and business results.

I get energized by challenge and I possess an outstanding track record of delivering results in a variety of business environments. I have strong organization and facilitation skills with proven ability to work well under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

MY SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
? Career Coaching
? Mentoring/Personal Effectiveness
? Change Management
? Learning Solutions
? Talent Selection / Talent Management 
? Leadership Development 
? Succession Planning 
? Entrepreneurship
? Webinar Facilitation using Microsoft Live Meeting, WebEx 
? Assessments - Birkman First Look, MBTI, Hogan

Career Timeline

  1. -
    MBA, Business Administration, University of Louisville
  2. -
    BS, Business Administration, Winthrop University
  3. -
    Manager, Management Associates Program, TRW

    Managed the Management Associates Program, a company-wide management development program for high potential professionals in the U.S. and Europe. Held annual conference to develop leadership skills and provide an opportunity for associates to meet with senior management.

    o Managed and mentored over 30 Management Associates. Established performance goals and professional development plans.

    o Improved succession management by partnering with senior management to create mentoring relationships and identify domestic and international rotational assignments to prepare associates for senior level management positions.

  4. -
    Senior Consultant (Outplacement/Career Management), Right Management

    Career management consulting to executive, exempt, and non-exempt professionals in a broad range of industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and manufacturing. Conduct job search preparation courses in-person and via webinar to help professionals successfully launch and accelerate the job search.

    o Provided office leadership which resulted in the receipt of the President’s Award for Service Excellence four consecutive years.

Experience Highlights

  • Manager, Management Associates Program
    TRW
  • Career Management Consultant
    Right Management

Education Highlights

  • BS, Business Administration
    Winthrop University
  • MBA, Business Administration
    University of Louisville

Results

  • 30
    number projects managed
  • 115
    number of vendors managed
  • 20
    Number of industries
  • 5,000
    Number of Clients         served

Questions & Answers

What are some of the most important elements of a business?
1) Value Proposition – Unique features and benefits of your product/service versus the competition
2) Customer Segments – Know who your customer is, the size of the market opportunity and what problem(s) your product or service will help them solve
3) Channels – Know how you will distribute/sell your product or service
4) Customer Relationships – How you will create demand for your product or service
Do I need an LLC to consult?
The short answer is – it depends. While legally, you do not have to have an LLC to have a business, whether it helps to have one or not depends on the type of work you will be doing, who the client is and the extent of liability involved. As an independent consultant, there are a number of options such as 1099 contractor, being payrolled through an agency or payroll service, DBA, LLC, S Corporation, etc. Some firms ask for independent consultants have a formal business and thus, a business structure (such as LLC or S Corp) may be necessary. Since there are many gray areas, to get the right answer for your situation, it is always recommended that you seek advice from legal and/or tax experts.

Location

Greater Philadelphia Area