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How'd She Do It? A Mom Corps Success Story

  
  
  
Caroline S. Mom Corps Success Story

Name: Caroline Smith

City/State: St. Paul, MN

Family: Married with 7-month-old child

Education: MBA from Bethel University, in Human Resources, undergraduate degree from University of Minnesota

Tell us about your professional experience: I've worked in both human resources and the consumer packaged goods industry since 2003, with companies including Target, Costco, Meijer, K-mart, Sams Club, and CVS.  I have experience in customer service, supply chain, sales/marketing, and analysis.  Also have experience leading teams and working in HR.

Why did you seek out Mom Corps? I was looking for a part-time role as I had just had a baby. Michelle Kim with Mom Corps-Twin Cities told me about flexible opportunities available through their clients.

Tell us about the type of position you are currently working through Mom Corps: I am currently a contract, part-time sales analyst working on Target and Sam's Club, working about 8-10 hours a week.

How has having a flexible job through Mom Corps improved your overall work-life balance and your professional and/or family life?  I am able to work from home most of the time, while providing valuable information to a company that values it's employees.

What is your go-to stress reliever? I love to work out, walk the dog, and spend time with family.  This position allows for that.

So, how has this position affected you overall?  I enjoy the flexibility of the job and it allows me to have a great work/life balance to be a great mom.

Comments

How did Caroline land a part-time job as an analyst? I am also a seasoned Consumer Products professional. Having a part-time position in one's field is a dream. However being out of work to raise my family has made it very difficult to get an interview. I could be very productive an efficient working out of my home, doing what I use to do in Consumer Products.
Posted @ Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:05 AM by Christine
Christine, Caroline connected with a local Mom Corps office, in her case the Twin Cities, and shared her experience and ideal work conditions with the team members there. Mom Corps has relationships with many employers across the country who have needs for full-time flexible, part-time and work from home professionals. We also suggest you re-connect/network with past colleagues to see if they may have project work or opportunities that can get you back in the game! Good luck!
Posted @ Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:26 AM by Sherri-Aynn Collins
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