Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The Classroom Calls

It is fall and I'm going through school withdrawal. Don't get me wrong, I like to sing, "no more pencils, no more books..." But, I'm a geek and I really REALLY like being in school. I've enrolled in this running program at my firm where I learn about various asset management vehicles and of course, I'm tearing through my reading list and "A** University."
I've also been researching a couple of other options. This whole stylist/ image consultant thing has been in the back of my mind since I've been in Middle School and I get this unbelievable high any time I am able to find something for my clients that enhance their natural good looks, presents a positive image and is super functional. I'm trying to find a good pricing model. There's a certificate that I can get at the Fashion Institute of Technology on Image Consulting which will really give me the fundamentals and the business model. I'm particularly excited about the following classes in that certificate program: The Great Designers, and Business Essentials for Success.
There's also an awesome class at Make (yes, the pottery painting place and so much more!) where you design and make your own shoes! I have so many ideas and this will give me the basics and I'll get the perfect shoe that I want.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Investment Management Forum 2008

I'm so excited! This still has to be approved by my boss but I just registered for this all-day seminar organized by my Wellesley little sister's law firm. Not only do I get to get out of the office, meet new people, and eat all day, I get to learn stuff (you know what a big dork I am):

- SEC audits, sweeps and enforcement actions
- Current issues affecting hedge funds and their managers
- Regulatory developments in OTC derivatives and Credit Market Transactions
- Investment Advisers: new developments and hot topics
- Trends in structuring Private Equity and Real Estate Fund