m.sc tiffany yarde

About

I stand for the purpose, with abundant energy, to transform people, communities, and organizations. After over a decade working in accounting, marketing, operations, and business development for international law firms, I now focus my energy on a full range of diversity & inclusion initiatives, professional development programs, wine education, and cannabis business ventures in an effort to propel people and organizations into better representatives of the global communities we serve. Specialties: Cannabis Business Startups, Branding and Identity, Lead Generation, Marketing, Project Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Relationship Management, Sales Coaching, Wine Education, Strategic Planning

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

marketing, leadership, management, marketing strategy, budgets, public relations, business development, crm, marketing management, email marketing, human resources, social media marketing, business strategy, public speaking, new business development, project management, recruiting, change management, organizational effectiveness, analysis, small business, proposal writing, brand development, program management, strategic negotiations, corporate events, customer relationship management

Experience

senior operations and marketing professional

skadden, arps, slate, meagher & flom llp and affiliates

Senior Operations and Marketing Professional at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

practice development manager - energy, infrastructure, project and asset finance

white & case llp

2015-2 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

* Proposal writer * Develop and execute strategic business planning for regional section clients * Member of Key Client Accounts team * Manage global directory and league table submissions for project finance group * Section liaison to finance team * Responsible for section statistical reporting to Partners

business development instructor and wine specialist

motovino - professional development and wine education

2014-6 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos

Offering companies and professional organizations a method of professional development for their people through team building workshops and wine education programs. Helping professional adults learn how to use what they know to advance their careers, and gain access to powerful spheres of influence. Relationship management expert, marketing consultant, and sales coach who designs programs that take clients from formulated visions of achievement to tangible outcomes of success. Excursion leader for international wine tourism specializing in itinerary design and cultural immersion.

diversity and inclusion

skadden, arps, slate, meagher & flom llp and affiliates

2016-3 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

* Analyzes and monitors firm diversity metrics and legal industry benchmarks; and helps to generate internal reports and presentations * Organizes D&I responses to firm client and industry surveys and handles requests for communications from other departments including marketing and business development groups * Provides support on the full range of D&I initiatives; works closely with the affinity networks and administrative departments; and ensures follow-up on derivative projects * Stays abreast of local and global trends and innovations in the legal industry related to diversity and professional development, and where appropriate, recommends and implements programs and policies to support talent development consistent with the firm's goals * Sustains relationships with key external diversity organizations and assists with the firm's participation in relevant industry programs and conferences

Education

new york university

communications

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

Coursework included: -Actor's Secrets to Public Speaking -Advanced Copyediting -Grant Proposal Writing

fordham university

accounting

2002-1 - 2006-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu - Jesuit Honor Society, National Association of Black Accountants Inc., Student Government Association Vice President, Student Government Association Treasurer, Budget Allocations Committee Chair, Student Ambassador, Resident Advisor

new york university

2009-1 - 2011-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Coursework included: Capstone- Product Development and Marketing Strategies Quantitative Models for Decision-Making Financial Management Research Process and Methodology Managing Inclusion and Cultural Diversity Human Resource Metrics Advanced Labor Relations Business Strategy and Ethics Organizational Behaviors Information Technology Applications in Organizational Effectiveness- Tools, Trends, and Analysis