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  EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE  

Expertise & Experience  
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Meet David​​

  • David Solomon is an inspiring and dedicated business leader, advisor, and mentor with over 30 years of experience.
  • 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:
  • Sustainability / Environmental (Sapient Industries, BlocPower)​
  • eCommerce, logistics, digital marketing, and customer service (eBay, PayPal).
  • B2B SaaS start-ups (Inturn.co, Sapient Industries, TeeTimes.com).
  • Investment banking/mergers & acquisitions (Kidder Peabody, PaineWebber).
  • Management consulting (Booz Allen & Hamilton).
  • Owning and managing a manufacturing company (DSS Communications).
  • Aerospace engineering (Hughes Aircraft Co.).  â€‹
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Education
 

  • Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduating with a major in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).

  • Graduate School: The Wharton School graduating with a major in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management (MBA).

  • 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:​​

    • Student Mentor:  Job counseling freshman through seniors regarding all areas of career strategies.​​

    • Judge: Penn's Senior Engineering Design Competition.​

    • Admissions: Member of Penn's Alumni Admissions Committee​

    • Job-Shadowing: Penn Engineering Job-Shadowing Program

  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:​

SKILL SET
  • Sales: Driving sustainable revenue.

  • Account Management: Building lasting client partnerships.

  • Finance: Crafting comprehensive P&L statements, budgets, and forecasts.

  • Development: Establishing strong channel partnerships.

  • Human Resources: Developing high-performing teams.

  • Collaboration: Fostering effective cross-functional teamwork.

  • Legal: Navigating and negotiating commercial contracts.

  • Leadership: Proposing strategic, efficient workplace solutions.

 CAREER COACHING

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​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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