University Relations and Campus Recruiting Program leader
- Program Development and Execution
- Leadership of Recruiting, Evaluation and Experience team members
Experienced analyst within the management consulting space, client engagements have included: human capital consulting; executive search, assessment and development
- multi-million dollar business dispute and litigation engagements
- asset valuations
- healthcare strategy and employee benefits consulting, budget and rate development
- vendor evaluation and procurement (RFP's),
- merger integration and consolidation
Industry experience includes: healthcare, financial services, pharmaceutical, and utilities among others
Specialties: Financial Analysis, Benefits Consulting, Vendor and Client Management, Current Events
Associate, Health Practice and Co-Program Manager, University Recruiting Program @ Associate, Health Practice
- Medical Device and Diagnostics Segment
- Human Capital and Strategy consulting services to senior management and c-suite level
Co-Program Manager, University Recruiting Program
- Lead a national team in developing, executing and scaling a flexible University Relations Program including best-in-class Intern & Co-Op Program of 60+ year round interns, reporting directly to the VP of US Research
- Partner with hiring managers and key stakeholders to position the program as the #1 feeder of new full time hiring, including an annual average of 20+ analyst offers while aligning with corporate manpower planning
- Drive the overall strategy and "soup to nuts" execution of the program including: full-cycle cyclical recruiting on-campus at top ranked universities, program development (intern experience), participant evaluation and intern-to-analyst offer & close process From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Greater Boston AreaSr. Analyst, Med Device and Diagnostics @ Medical Devices and Diagnostics Segment
Co-Head, Seasonal Analyst Program (Intern Program)
- Co-lead a team of 30+ colleagues responsible for our national Seasonal Analyst Program, this includes:
- recruitment to the program through on campus recruiting
- mentorship/coordination during the program - keeping the trains running on time
- assessment and evaluations during and at the end of the program
- and overall intern experience
The intern program is the primary source of analyst hires for the research team; ~75% of the current research team comes from the seasonal analyst program. From June 2014 to December 2014 (7 months) Senior Analyst, Life Sciences @ Corporate advisory services within the Life Sciences & Healthcare Services Practice:
- Focused on the R&D group within large pharma & biotech
- Regulatory and Quality Assurance functions
- Medical Devices
- Consumer Healthcare and OTC Products and Services
Co-Leader, Intern Recruiting Team
- rebuilt the entire recruiting process from target school selection to on-campus marketing,candidate interview and close process
- Develop and Implement national recruiting strategy including on-campus activities and networking events, career services relationship building, student targeting, and on-campus interview process
- Simultaneously, serve as the School Relationship Manager / Lead for a top ranked Boston based university (drive national strategy on campus, oversee a recruiting team of 4, including 2 former interns) From January 2012 to June 2014 (2 years 6 months) Greater Boston AreaAnalyst @ Strategy, Financial, and Healthcare Consulting to Fortune 500 clients within the Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, and Utilities industries.
Responsibilities included:
- Modeling and developing monthly/annual rates and contributions including various what-if scenarios and plan change situations
- Assessing vendor programs and financial proposals through extensive RFP analysis
- Create and deliver client presentations during status update calls as well as during in-person/off-site meetings
- Ensure clients succeed in their total benefits strategy From April 2010 to January 2012 (1 year 10 months) Greater Boston AreaIntern - Analyst @ Temporary / Internship - Analyst Level Position
Executive Compensation Consulting From January 2010 to April 2010 (4 months) President @ - Organize and lead weekly meetings focusing on current events, career opportunities, and job hunting strategies
- Develop and plan networking trips to Boston and New York City, visiting bulge bracket firms and top professionals
- Mentor and Advise both underclassmen and older students on networking, resumes, and interviewing skills
- Responsible for all alumni relations including visits to campus & group, conference calls, and alumni development initiatives
- Act as a liaison between the club and the Career Center, ensuring that all members are aware of available opportunities From September 2005 to May 2009 (3 years 9 months) Summer Analyst @ Summer Internship: Financial Advisory Consulting
- Multimillion Dollar litigation engagements
- Asset and Intangibles Valuation
- Bankruptcy / Restructuring & Turnaround situations
- Financial Modeling and Forecasting
I was offered a full time position at Huron, however my offer was pulled by the firm after internal changes were made within the Boston office. From June 2008 to August 2008 (3 months) Summer Intern @ Summer Internship: Asset Management & Fiduciary Control Group (middle office role)
- Daily interactions with top investment management clients regarding trade settlement processes
- Shadowed credit analyst on trading floor to learn more about sales & trading
- Served as Intern Site Captain, planned all intern events including lunch 'n' learns and off-site team building trips From June 2007 to August 2007 (3 months)
Bachelor, Business Administration; Finance @ University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management From 2005 to 2009 Certificate of Completion, Leadership @ Dale Carnegie From 2007 to 2008 Westwood High School From 2001 to 2005 James Kenney is skilled in: Forecasting, Budget Analysis, Vendor Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Vendor Relations, RFP, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Healthcare, Employee Benefits, Benefits Design, Group Benefits, Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Market Analysis, Acquisition Integration, Mergers
Websites:
http://www.towerswatson.com