Rachel Schwartz
About Rachel Schwartz
Rachel Schwartz is an SMB Account Executive at Handshake, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Double BA in Communication and Psychology from the University at Buffalo and has extensive experience in fundraising and program management.
Work at Handshake
Rachel Schwartz currently holds the position of SMB Account Executive at Handshake, a role she has been in since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Handshake from 2022 to 2023. In her current position, she focuses on supporting strategies for diversifying candidate pipelines and improving engagement at career fairs. Additionally, she is actively involved in expanding employer branding on campus.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Schwartz studied at the University at Buffalo, where she earned a Double Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology from 2013 to 2017. This educational background equips her with skills in effective communication and understanding human behavior, which are essential in her roles in account management and sales.
Background in Fundraising and Management
Rachel Schwartz has extensive experience in fundraising and management roles at Ruffalo Noel Levitz. She served as a Student Fundraiser from 2014 to 2017 while at the University at Buffalo. She later took on various managerial positions, including Program Center Manager for Enrollment Management at Pace University from 2018 to 2019 and Engagement Center Manager for Fundraising Management from 2019 to 2021. Her roles involved overseeing fundraising initiatives and managing teams.
Internship Experience
In 2016, Rachel Schwartz gained practical experience as a Media Intern at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, where she worked for two months. This internship provided her with insights into media operations and enhanced her communication skills, further supporting her career development.
Additional Work Experience
Rachel Schwartz has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Account Executive for The Spectrum Newspaper at the University at Buffalo in 2016 for four months. Additionally, she served as a Camp Counselor at Hidden Pond Day Camp in 2015 for two months. These roles helped her build teamwork and leadership skills.