Meet Charlene

Hi, I’m Charlene! Thanks for stopping by. I’m an International Speaker, Published Writer, & Coach. I help women skip the most common career mistakes, move from fear to confidence, and enhance their professional profile so that they can create a life that is better than their dreams. You can have career success and a lifestyle you love!

I landed my first corporate internship at 16, started my career at a Big Four Accounting Firm at 19, and received a full-time offer at one of the most powerful banks in the world during the 2008 recession.

I truly believe that you can land your dream job no matter what is going on around you. All it takes is being prepared for what you seek! Keep building your skills, networking, and learning from coaches who have achieved what you aspire to do.

Private Career Mentoring

• Are you ready to take your professional profile from invisible to irresistible?
• Are you anxious to move from fear to confidence in order to attract the beautiful career that you deserve?
• Do you need a sparkling resume that mesmerizes employers?
• Have you leveraged LinkedIn in order to boost your credibility and establish yourself as a thought leader?
• Do you need motivation to help you obtain the most coveted certifications in your industry?
• Are you seeking to position yourself for opportunities that align with your passion and interests?
• Do you need a mentor who can accelerate your results?

I’ve helped many individuals achieve career success. Let’s talk to determine the best strategy to take you from where you are to where you want to be! 

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Charlene is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Project Management Professional, Distinguished Toastmaster, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and Certified Fitness Instructor.

Charlene landed her first corporate internship at the age of 16 while a student at Whitney Young Magnet High School. By the age of 19, she was one of the youngest students in the country selected as an ExCeed Scholar and Intern at Big Four accounting firm PwC.

Ranking in the top 10% of the College of Commerce, Charlene graduated with a double major in Accounting & Finance with a minor in Community Service Studies. While at DePaul, Charlene served as President of the Golden Key International Honor Society, Vice President of the National Association of Black Accountants, Student Leadership Institute Fellow, Vincentian Mission Fellow, M3C Fellow, and AmeriCorps member. She was recognized as a DePaul University Student Lincoln Laureate which is awarded to one graduating senior from each 4-year University in Illinois.

Charlene spent her professional career at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. She worked as a financial analyst before receiving multiple promotions and high-profile assignments in the Commercial Banks Controller’s Group and Community Development Banking. Under Charlene’s leadership and accounting guidance, the bank executed the first $100MM loan to the city of Detroit, representing the largest investment made by a bank to a bankrupt city.

Charlene is the recipient of the 2015 Illinois CPA Society Young Professionals Leadership Award and the 2014 National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Chicago President’s Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to NABA’s mission of “Lifting as We Climb.” 

Charlene was also recognized as “One of the Most Powerful Women on the South Side of Chicago” and was featured in Essence magazine for strategically applying for over 200 scholarships in college and receiving over $100,000 in scholarships, internships, and traveling opportunities. 

When Charlene’s not being an overachiever, she’s spending time with family, listening to her favorite pop jams, traveling around the world, and helping others to share their story.

If you are seeking energy, education and inspiration, book Charlene to speak at your next event! Contact form below.