IPN Spotlight: Nabeela Alidina (Sr. Vendor Manager, Amazon)
Nabeela is currently pursuing her MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Expected Graduation: Spring 2016). Nabeela has over 10 years of experience in auditing, accounting and finance. Most recently, she was a Senior Associate in PricewaterhouseCoopers’s Risk Assurance practice where she lead SOX and internal audits for multi-national Professional Services firms based in the United States. Nabeela is a licensed CPA.
What skills have helped you in your career?
• Analytical skills
• Networking skills
• And taking a team first approach
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
Everything happens when its supposed to happen; however, I wish I had pursued my MBA early in my career.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
I read the Wall Street Journal every morning as it helps me stay abreast of the issues facing the US and world economies. I take 5 minutes to write a journal every morning/night.
What advice would you offer to others?
• Take a long-term perspective, especially when you are investing in your education
• Be introspective and strive for continuous self-improvement
• Be consistent
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• Personal development
• Business school preparation
• Career development
• & Strategy
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