The MBA Center for Career Development Team
Tracee Petrillo
Director
781-239-3845
tpetrillo@babson.edu
Tracee has over 15 years of corporate and higher education experience. Prior to receiving her MBA at Babson in 2000, Tracee had been in management, business development and corporate sales in the hospitality industry working for organizations such as Disney, Doubletree and Sheraton. After her Babson MBA, she worked at Keane Consulting Group as an operations consultant. Tracee returned to Babson as program manager of the Two-Year MBA program in 2003. Subsequently she became the director of the office of program management and most recently she held the role of assistant dean of the graduate school. During this time, she led the transition of the experiential learning function to the graduate school leading the corporate business development program for the experiential learning programs, and implemented new processes for both programs. In addition to her Babson MBA, Tracee holds a bachelor of arts degree from Union College. She is proficient in Spanish and German, and has traveled extensively including time living abroad in both Germany and Spain. In Madrid, she studied at Sampere Language School.
Kim Briggs
Associate Director
MBA Career Education
Kim joins us from The Boston Beer Company where she played an integral role in the firm's risk management and internal control assessment over financial reporting. Prior to The Boston Beer Company, Kim worked at Raytheon in the Internal Audit Department and then went on to drive the company's Internal Control Excellence program at their largest business unit in Tewksbury, MA. While at Raytheon, Kim also completed two years in the Financial Leadership Development Program, which included rotations through budgeting, financial analysis, program control, and corporate governance, as well as an assignment in their Australia offices. Throughout her corporate experience, Kim has been heavily involved in campus recruiting activities and has served as a mentor and source of information for students looking to explore various career paths. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Boston College and is a current MBA candidate in Babson’s Evening Program.
Ashley Carneal ‘03
Executive in Residence
mbarecruiting@babson.edu
Currently a Global Product Development Manager at Hasbro, Ashley Carneal comes to Babson with over 13 years in the consumer packaged goods experience, in a variety of marketing positions. Ashley obtained her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in 1995 and post-degree, worked for Information Resources, Nabisco, and Ocean Spray in a variety of functions including market research, category managment, and consumer marketing. Having started her MBA part-time at Babson in 2001 while at Ocean Spray, Ashley decided to pursue her degree full-time and post-graduation, secured a job in product marketing for The Gillette Company. Two years later, The Gillette Company was bought out by Proctor & Gamble, and Ashley stayed on to work on the Gillette adjacency strategy, extending Gillette beyond blades and razors. After two years, the group moved to P&G HQ in Cincinatti and Ashley stayed in Boston, moving over to Hasbro. She is currently working on global product development for Baby Alive, the #1 nurturing doll brand in the US.
Ralph ConstantinoAssociate Director
Corporate Relations
781-239-4501
Ralph brings over 30 years of senior level professional experience in the financial services industry which serves as a valuable resource for both our corporate partners and MBA candidates. Prior to joining Babson, Ralph served as the Managing Director for Strategic Marketing and Product Development for State Street Global Advisors where he drove international initiatives in Hong Kong, Australia and played a leading role in the formation of CitiStreet LLC, a joint venture between State Street and CitiCorp. He was also the Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for the Schoolhouse Capital business unit that built solutions for the 529 college savings marketplace. Before his tenure at State Street Corporation, Ralph held senior level positions with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Chase Consulting Group, Mercer Meidenger Hanson, Equitable Capital Management Company, Smilen and Safian and Citibank. Aside from his corporate experience, Ralph has also served as a member of the adjunct faculty at New York University, Loyola University and the American Institute of Banking. Ralph is also a featured speaker at professional conferences and has appeared on the Nightly Business Report and major print media. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration from Wagner College as well as a Masters degree in Economics from Rutgers University.
Lesley Anne Day
Administrative Coordinator
781-239-4210
Lday1@babson.edu
Prior to joining Babson, Lesley served as the campaign coordinator for St. Sebastian’s School in Needham. She worked with the director of development and the Board of Trustees to begin the quiet phase of the school’s capital campaign. She has extensive experience working with students and alumni. Additionally, Lesley has experience in event planning and grant writing. Lesley holds a BA in history from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is an accomplished ballet dancer, having performed at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and at the School of American Ballet in New York City
Frank Dodge
Executive in Residence
781-239-6490
We are privileged to have Frank as an Executive in Residence and a core member of the Center for Career Development team. Frank is former co-founder and Chairman of McCormick & Dodge, the first company to develop packaged software applications for mainframe computers. Frank is recognized as one of the pioneers of the software industry, taking a concept of a generic computer program for financial managers and growing McCormick & Dodge from a pure start-up operation to the #2 software company in the world. Frank later sold the company to Dun & Bradstreet and has since been engaged in several start-up ventures and serves as an advisor for individuals who are contemplating an entrepreneurial venture. Frank’s unique perspective as an innovative entrepreneur and early leader in the technology industry brings tremendous depth to the team and provides tremendous value to students in the area of career development strategy. Frank holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Harvard College and a Masters degree in Mathematics from Rutgers University.
Joseph Kelley
Joe Kelley possesses over 35 years of experience as an executive, board member, and consultant in the telecommunications industry. He has a deep understanding of career development and recruiting strategies, having interviewed and hired hundreds of candidates throughout the course of his career. Joe has assisted the Management Consulting Field Experience and Business Consulting Alliance Programs by recruiting companies and interviewing MBA candidates and serves as a project advisor for these programs. Joe is a highly sought after resource for working professionals who have technology backgrounds to help them build career path or transition strategies. Prior to joining Babson, Joe retired as the New England Vice President of Operations for Verizon. Joe is a graduate of Holy Cross College and the PMD program at Harvard Business School.
Cindy Klein Marmer, Babson MBA 2002
Associate Director
MBA Career Education
781-239-5716
Cindy is an alumna of the F. W. Olin Graduate School of Business with over 11 years of industry experience. Cindy has successfully reinvented herself from a CPA and former Director of Accounting and Finance to a career management professional. With experience at Lee Hecht Harrison, Dale Carnegie, and her own practice, Cindy has facilitated and coached individuals and groups on the career transition process including selling themselves. At Babson, Cindy is responsible for creating and cultivating employer relationships to engage corporate partners in the graduate school. Cindy also operates as a strategic partner for MBA students during their career search. Prior to joining Babson, Cindy worked at Primedia’s Channel One Network, Citibank, and Ernst & Young. Outside of her MBA, Cindy holds a BS in Accounting from University of Delaware.
George Lee
George Lee brings over 30 years of experience in technology research and management leadership to the MBA Center for Career Development. He has a strong background in new materials research for the chemicals and electronics industry that has been coupled with extensive experience in new product and business development. In addition to these capabilities, he has led initiatives in intellectual property management, value chain analysis and strategies, and team development activities. He is a working consultant to Boston area firms, providing assistance in the area of commercialization of advanced technology research ideas. George specializes in helping working professionals, particularly those with a science or technology background, develop career transition strategies. George holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Williams College and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Colorado.
Susan Lemke
Senior Associate Director
Career Education
781-239-3836
Susan has worked at the MBA Center for Career Development since January 2005. She manages the consulting and professional services vertical working with both students and employers and providing career education. She is a specialist in Career Assessment. Susan also has 30+ years of corporate experience, including marketing and management positions with James River Corporation and American Can Company, and as the Principal in Management Ingenuity – a consulting firm that focused on human resource, marketing and productivity issues for entrepreneurial ventures. Before Babson, Susan worked for Right Management Consultants for 11 years most recently, as a Senior Consultant for Right Management Consultants in their Hartford, CT office providing executive coaching, and leading groups and seminars. Over the years, she has worked with corporate employers in NY, CT and MA and managed nine different Career Transition Centers. She also has her own private practice focusing on career exploration, job search & executive coaching, and psychotherapy. She is qualified in the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs Type Indicator and the Birkman First Look, holds a BBA in Marketing from Pace University, an MBA with honors from the University of Connecticut and is a licensed Psychoanalyst.
Linnea Löf
Senior Associate Director
International Career Education
781-239-4216
Linnea has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, a corporate manager and an academic administrator. As Director of Global Career Development at Hult International Business School (formerly Arthur D. Little School of Management), Linnea directed the career and corporate development office, creating career skills programming and corporate relationships for international MBA students and alumni. Prior to Hult, she managed professional development for Oracle Corporation's national sales teams. For 5 years prior to Oracle, Linnea worked at the Brandeis University International Business School as Assistant Dean, managing global executive education programs in Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, as well as providing career, IT and student services. Linnea also ran her own consulting firm providing energy saving alternatives to energy services companies and clients. Linnea has a BA with honors in Business Management from Boston College and an MSF from Brandeis University. She has worked in Bogota, Caracus, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghi, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Frankurt, Vienna and London as well as cities throughout the United States and is an expert in global career consulting.
Terence (Terry) Shanley
Operations Manager
781-239-5003
tshanley@babson.edu
Terence Shanley has over five years of industry experience. Terence joined the Division of Human Resources as an Employment Associate. In 2005, he joined a three person team at the Lally School of Management (RPI) as the MBA Career Advisor responsible for job search and professional development support. He later became the sole member of the Career Services department and was responsible for all elements of the Career Services offering. Terence attended Fairfield University and Lorenzo D’Medici Institute in Florence, Italy where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He received a Master of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2007.
Jessica Teplow
Associate Director
Corporate Relations
(781) 239-4618
jteplow@babson.edu
Jessica has 12 years of corporate experience, primarily in business development, brand strategy and marketing communications with organizations in the healthcare industry. As an independent consultant for Tufts Medical Center, she has developed and implemented strategic plans designed to facilitate physician specialist outreach and drive profitability for the organization's diagnostic imaging center. In prior roles as a client service and management executive at creative agencies LehmanMillet, Inc. and BBK Healthcare, she was responsible for developing agency teams, establishing key business development relationships, and providing senior counsel in business strategy and brand planning for clients such as Abbott Diagnostics, Cytyc Corporation, Johnson & Johnson (and several of their Operating Companies), McKesson, Amgen, Centocor, Pfizer/Pharmacia, and others. Jessica's career on the professional services side of healthcare has afforded her access to and experience with leading, global organizations, often known for their different styles and operational excellence. She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Vermont, and is a current MBA candidate in Babson's Fast Track program.
The Graduate Fellow Team
The Graduate Fellow team will support our key initiatives focused on enhancing the Babson MBA program in the marketplace and optimizing our customer service delivery to both our internal and external clients.
