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Q&A With Monica Black

Favorite color
"Black naturally!"

Interviewed by Monica Black 05/05/12

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Monica Black
Fund Development Manager, THE CONSORTIUM
Location: St. louis, MO United States
Joined: Jul 11th, 2010
About   (request update)
Monica D. Black, M.A., is a qualified Etiquette Consultant drawing from over ten years of corporate experience and certification from The Etiquette Institute in Social, Business and Children’s Etiquette. While working in New York at Fortune 500 companies, Monica received a wealth of knowledge in human resources and marketing functions. Since moving to St. Louis she has gained additional experience in career services, diversity training and relationship management.

My Interview Question
Favorite color
Current Whereabouts:
I created my etiquette consulant business so that I can pass along the tools(soft skills) and help give people the polish they need to get what the want in life and career.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Statistics from Harvard, Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Institute research projects tell us that success in getting, keeping and advancing in your career is 85% people skills and 15% technical knowledge and skills. My company, Etiquette Inclusion provides motivational and inspiring instruction on how to interact and communicate with confidence to ensure that the first impression is a lasting one and your personal best! “Success requires that you are included. My goal is to provide you with etiquette tools for inclusion.” Monica D. Black, M.A.
Website:
http://www.etiquetteinclusion.com
Education   (request update)
Washington Univ in St. Louis class of 2008
Undergrad Major:
Washington University in St. Louis, M.A. 2008 class of
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Experience
I currently work with THE CONSORTIUM as Fund Development Manager
I have 10 years of experience working in the industry.
Fund Development Manager | THE CONSORTIUM
From April 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
 Cultivate corporate sponsors to fund fellowships for underserved minority candidates pursuing MBA degrees. Manage relationships with 70 sponsors and track $2.1 million in annual funding.
Training Consultant | ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
From January 2005 to Current • 21 year(s)
 Enhance understanding and appreciation of cultural differences in school communities and workplace environments through diversity training programs.
Employer Relations, Assistant to the Director/Career Center | Washington University
From January 2005 to December 2008 • 3 year(s)
 Championed and expanded Regional Business Council inspiring major hiring initiative for business school graduates. Managed mentorship programs and executed marketing campaigns to enhance the Olin brand.
Human Resources/Staffing Administrator | Edward D. Jones & Co., Inc.
From January 2003 to December 2005 • 2 year(s)
 Executed special projects focusing on recruitment, development and inclusion of diversity candidates. Managed program communications and community relationships.
Project Manager/Marketing Development; Staffing Administrator/Human Resources | Colgate Palmolive
From January 1999 to December 2002 • 3 year(s)
 Designed and executed grassroots marketing initiatives to increase market share among minority consumers. Recruited at job fairs and coordinated high-profile marketing events nationwide.
Activity
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It's here! Check out my Etiquette Inclusion interview on STL TV Live! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p23ICyglsmM&list=UUWU3FRSmVSxDcuzPDQGe24g&index=6&feature=plpp_video www.youtube.com ...more
Posted by Monica Black on May 5th, 2012 • 404 Views
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Etiquette Inclusion
Guestbook Comments
Hi Monica, Thanks for adding me as a friend. Nice website!
Tagged by WILLIE DYCKS on 03/22/2012  
God's Blessings to you, Monica! This is what I have been preaching for years, when I was teaching. We need to have classes in the High Schools and Colleges on the very thing that you are servicing on your website. It is truly needed for both male and female. Very much needed with our black youth. Keep up the good work and may God continue to Bless Your Process.
Tagged by WILLIE DYCKS on 03/20/2012  
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