About Me

Founder & CEO of Underdog Career Coaching and multipotentialite, I am a career coach passionate about empowering professionals through transformational person-centered career coaching, helping them identify and pursue their passions and goals in a way that is authentic and fulfilling. I have always been fascinated by the way that work shapes our lives, and I believe that finding a career that truly fulfills us is one of the most important things we can do.

I'm a lifelong learner who is enthusiastic about overcoming new challenges and immersing in different cultures and have lived and worked in America, China, and South Africa. I have 18+ years of work experience with a background in global talent acquisition, sales, marketing and leadership and an extensive cross-functional skill set derived from working in the Technology, Education, Healthcare, Logistics, and Space sectors.

During my career, I have helped many people navigate the often-complex process of finding and securing the right job, giving me a proven track record of success in this area. My expertise includes structuring, presenting and negotiating high-value job offers with annual compensation packages up to US$750k at companies with market values exceeding US$1 trillion.

Highlights of my career include strategically executing high priority recruiting initiatives, supporting the growth of teams for Amazon, DHL, Meta, Microsoft, NASA, and startups in Silicon Valley; led contract hiring for Lunar Rover Project for Artemis Mission to the Moon, Astrobee on International Space Station (ISS), and Mission Control Software; trained on technical talent profiles and technology stacks by a NASA Principal Engineer; helped Amazon grow their team of robotics researchers developing beyond state of the art technologies; led a sales and marketing team to achieve US$50 million in annual revenue.