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Aaron Gray

Advisor

Role and Company

Sr. Mgr. Client Services, Skills for Chicagoland's Future

Expertise

6 years experience in financial services

Location

Chicago, IL

About Aaron

I am currently working in Business Development at a nonprofit called Skills for Chicagoland's Future (www.scfjobs.com). We aim to put Cook County residents back to work.

Previously I worked at Global Payments as Director, Corporate Development and help drive their domestic and international corporate development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives for worldwide expansion and growth.

Prior to joining Global Payments, I served as Manager, Strategic Business Development / Corporate Strategy for The Home Depot. I executed extensive research on market trends to identify key issues and their impact on core business strategies as well as provided analysis and recommendations on strategic business and operational initiatives to the executive leadership team.

I have also served as Business Development Analyst for Fandango, Inc. where I performed detailed merger analyses and through his competitive intelligence and identification of strong strategic partners, responsible for the execution of major deals for the company. I began my career as an Investment Banking Analyst for Goldman, Sachs & Co. where I evaluated strategic alternatives for clients across the technology, media, and telecom sectors.

I graduated with honors from Florida A&M University and has a Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Aaron's Recent Answers

10 years ago

Job Opportunities for Accountants in Chicago

Jamaal, Nice to meet you. If you are still in the market for new opportunities, check out the nonprofit Skills...

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12 years ago

Consulting

I have access to a great PPT deck from HBS on how to start independent consulting business..email me at...

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12 years ago

What are the basics of starting a small business?

there are tons of online resources to get your standard boilerplate basics like business plan, strategy, etc. but I think...

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12 years ago

Which job offer would best position me for a top MBA program?

I think the Allstate offer will provide a better experience, but to get into a top MBA program, I agree...

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12 years ago

Does anyone have any experience with Bridgewater Associates?

I agree with Amy. Bridgewater is one of the best in the business and people harass them all the time...

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