JULIA BROWN
New York
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in recruiting, training, and development, excelling in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, combined with a motivation to learn and adapt. Proven track record in crafting and implementing effective recruiting strategies, facilitating seamless onboarding processes, and delivering impactful training for new hires.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Development Officer
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
Manhattan, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw development of internship strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals across four office locations in NYC metro area.
- Advised office leaders and managing directors on strategic leadership development initiatives.
- Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs aimed at developing three new college unit directors.
Director of Training
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
Manhattan, NY
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Organized and delivered 12 (monthly) training classes.
- Maintained oversight of internship program, achieving a ranking of #11 across the company.
- Spearheaded implementation of business development training programs to elevate advisor production.
Director of Internship Development
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
Manhattan, NY
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented a year-round recruiting strategy to enhance campus partnerships and attract top talent.
- Established a structured onboarding and training process aimed at equipping interns with necessary skills and knowledge for success.
- Implemented targeted internship program improvements, resulting in a significant rise in full-time hires from 2 to 11 year over year
Training & Development Coordinator
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
Manhattan, NY
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Mastered internal onboarding software and state insurance licensing registration processes.
- Orchestrated monthly onboarding sessions for new hires to ensure seamless integration into the firm.
- Facilitated organization and scheduling of monthly training sessions for new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature
Fordham University
Bronx, NY05-2021
Skills
- Campus recruitment
- Conversational Spanish proficiency
- Performance coaching
- Curriculum design
- Leadership development
- New hire on-boarding
Timeline
Internship Development Officer
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
01.2026 - Current
Director of Training
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
01.2025 - 12.2025
Director of Internship Development
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
08.2022 - 12.2024
Training & Development Coordinator
Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
11.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature
Fordham University
AWARDS AND HONORS
Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honors Society), Phi Beta Kappa (Liberal Arts Honors Society), Extra Mile Award (Northwestern Mutual- Park Avenue, 2022)