With a rapid ascent from entry-level analyst to Principal TPM and Data Scientist within 6+ years in tech, and a proven track record of successfully navigating multiple career transitions, including shifts between job families, Nicole empowers students and professionals to achieve their ambitions. Having worked within both workforce planning and talent acquisition organizations, she possesses in-depth knowledge of the hiring process, evidenced by her extensive experience conducting and participating in over 100 interviews. Nicole specializes in career strategy, including resume optimization, interview preparation, tech upskilling, soft skills development, and promotion planning, while also providing proven strategies to prevent burnout, establish work-life balance, and ensure long-term career success.

Having successfully passed the challenging WSET Level 3 blind tasting exams, Nicole offers engaging wine education sessions tailored to your interests. Learn the fundamentals of wine tasting, explore exciting wine and food pairings, and develop your blind tasting abilities. Nicole can also cover winemaking basics, delve into diverse wine regions and grape varieties, and explore the impact of climate on wine production. Unlike formal introductory courses, Nicole's sessions are designed for those seeking to cultivate their wine appreciation without the commitment of certification. Private session pricing is listed on her scheduling page, with semi-private and group rates available upon inquiry.

Drawing upon 2 years of successful Squarespace blogging experience, Nicole guides aspiring bloggers through the entire setup process, offering a cost-effective alternative to costly website designers. These comprehensive sessions cover essential aspects: setting up and designing your own first Squarespace blog, mastering the art of publishing engaging blog posts with effective keywords and SEO strategies, discovering valuable plugins, subscriptions, and tools, exploring Pinterest marketing strategies (Nicole's account boasts 12-16K monthly views) and learning the basics of affiliate marketing, understanding and implementing essential legal requirements, and learning how to track Google indexing and inject custom code. Nicole empowers you to build a successful blog while minimizing costs and maximizing your online impact.

Nicole's diverse interests, reflected in her blog categories (Lifestyle, Beauty, Restaurants, Working in Tech, Cocktails + Wine), demonstrate her passion for a wide range of niche topics. A strong advocate for authentic brand partnerships, Nicole integrates affiliate marketing seamlessly, featuring products she genuinely uses and loves. Her sponsored posts are carefully curated to align with her brand identity and resonate with her audience. With over 160 Google-indexed pages, many ranking prominently in search results (including surpassing established publications like Eater LA, Times Out, and Forbes), Nicole's blog consistently attracts significant organic traffic, averaging ~1,000 clicks per month. Her affiliate marketing efforts have generated over 66,000 clicks year-to-date. In addition to sponsored posts, Nicole is also available for guest blogging opportunities.