EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE
Meet David​​
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David Solomon is an inspiring and dedicated business leader, advisor, and mentor with over 30 years of experience.
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His career journey spans a diverse range of industries and company sizes, making him a trusted guide for students navigating internships and job searches. ​​​​​
David's has specifically recruited for the following companies & Industries:
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Sustainability / Environmental (Sapient Industries, BlocPower)​
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eCommerce, logistics, digital marketing, and customer service (eBay, PayPal).
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B2B SaaS start-ups (Inturn.co, Sapient Industries, TeeTimes.com).
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Investment banking/mergers & acquisitions (Kidder Peabody, PaineWebber).
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Management consulting (Booz Allen & Hamilton).
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Owning and managing a manufacturing company (DSS Communications).
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Aerospace engineering (Hughes Aircraft Co.). ​
Education
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Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduating with a major in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
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Graduate School: The Wharton School graduating with a major in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management (MBA).
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Alumni: David has engaged with UPenn for over 25 years by volunteering to help undergraduate and graduate students explore and research career choices as a:​​
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Student Mentor: Job counseling freshman through seniors regarding all areas of career strategies.​​
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Judge: Penn's Senior Engineering Design Competition.​
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Admissions: Member of Penn's Alumni Admissions Committee​
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Job-Shadowing: Penn Engineering Job-Shadowing Program
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SKILL SET
David’s extensive experience provides students with a true understanding of what employers look for during the selection process. His guidance helps students develop compelling personal stories that resonate in interviews
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This helps students best present themselves with strong personal stories.
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David's background enhances his credibility as a coach for students seeking real industry expertise:​
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Sales: Driving sustainable revenue.
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Account Management: Building lasting client partnerships.
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Finance: Crafting comprehensive P&L statements, budgets, and forecasts.
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Development: Establishing strong channel partnerships.
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Human Resources: Developing high-performing teams.
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Collaboration: Fostering effective cross-functional teamwork.
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Legal: Navigating and negotiating commercial contracts.
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Leadership: Proposing strategic, efficient workplace solutions.
CAREER COACHING
​David has discovered a strong passion for guiding individuals at the beginning of their professional journeys.
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This includes high school students exploring student internship opportunities, college students preparing for summer internships, and graduates stepping into their first roles .
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With extensive experience interviewing candidates and collaborating with recruitment firms, David has successfully hired employees at all levels, from interns to senior executives.
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