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SUMMARY:Other:Pere Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Regatta
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Alum Connection Grad School Series-Master of Business Administration with André Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Alum Connection Grad School Series-Master of Business Administration with André Fisher\n\nAre you interested in a career in business strategy or operations? Do you want to learn how to drive innovation and strategic growth within an organization? Join us as LSA alum André Fisher shares his journey—from his B.A. in Economics\, to earning an MBA from Ross School of Business\, to becoming the AVP for Contact Center Innovation at M&T Bank. Whether you're interested in a career in business\, considering pursuing an MBA\, or still exploring career options\, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from an accomplished leader passionate about driving change in businesses.\n \n\nAbout André Fisher\n\nAs a first-generation immigrant and the first in his family to graduate from college\, André Fisher has always been driven by a deep commitment to continuous improvement. This dedication began in LSA\, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics\, setting the foundation for a career characterized by strategic thinking and a relentless pursuit to drive change.\n\nAfter starting his career as a Pension Benefits Analyst at Willis Towers Watson\, André quickly distinguished himself by developing solutions that continuously reduced client costs and streamlined operations. This talent for identifying opportunities for improvement led him to XPO Logistics\, where he took on key roles that directly impacted the company’s bottom line. As a Commercial Strategist\, he spearheaded initiatives that optimized pricing strategies\, minimized operational costs\, and drove multimillion-dollar revenue growth.\n\nAndré returned to the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to pursue an MBA\, further equipping himself with the skills needed to lead innovation and drive change in the corporate world.  \n\nToday\, as an AVP for Contact Center Innovation at M&T Bank\, André is responsible for driving forward-thinking strategies to enhance the bank’s customer interactions and bring greater value through its communication channels. Beyond his professional achievements\, André is deeply passionate about empowering others to succeed and fostering a culture of support and growth.\n\n \n\nYou should attend this session if you are:\n\n-An undergraduate U-M LSA student \n\n-Interested in career paths available in business strategy and operations\n\n-Thinking about applying to business school after you graduate from LSA\n\n\nWhat you’ll gain by attending:\n\n-Make a valuable connection with a successful LSA alum ready to help you navigate the business school application process\n\n-Get ideas for how to build and grow a career in the field of business strategy and operations\n\n-Gain tips and tricks for building communities and networks past your LSA degree\n\n\n\nRSVP now to be a part of the conversation.
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CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Alum Connections,Alumni,Business,Lsa Opportunity Hub,Open To All Majors,Post-grad Planning,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts
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