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| Tim Nadler Consulting Associate Baltimore, MD |
In this Q&A with risk advisory associate, Tim Nadler, he shares a
bit about himself and how RSM encourages him to be his genuine self at work
(and how he’s helping others do the same).
Tell us three fun facts about yourself.
I love to travel! I have been to all eastern seaboard states,
Texas, Nevada, California, Denver, Ohio, Jamaica, the Grand Cayman, Dominican
Republic, Mexico (4x) and Costa Rica (3x). The Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains,
Niagara Falls and Costa Rica have been my favorite —if I can have 4 favorites. I have a pet pig. He is a five-year-old
Potbelly named Hamilton. His favorite things to do are eat, sleep and cuddle.
He is an escape artist and loves carrots. I’ve never done karaoke, but I do
sing in the shower.
You started as a tax intern, now you are in consulting
for risk advisory (RAS) practice. How did you make that change, and why?
RSM really gave me the
foundation to explore career paths during my two internships here in Baltimore;
first in Tax, then in Consulting. I was able to see the difference between the
two, and I really enjoyed the client interaction that I saw while interning in
the RAS practice. Now as a full time associate, I am rarely even in the
Baltimore office, which I actually love. Most of my time is spent on site at
the client with the team. After my internships, RSM was gracious enough to give
me the opportunity to decide how I wanted to start my career here at RSM. It
meant a lot to me that the firm was supportive of my exploration of the
different lines of business within RSM.
We have a
long standing engagement with a local government contractor that we have
developed a relationship with beyond our day to day consulting work. As a
mid-day break, we go on power walks with key management (on days above 30
degrees and below 85 degrees!) for a little over a mile. We talk about everything
besides work – client’s kids in college, vacations, etc. We get some mid-day
energy going, and we get some cardio in too! We even keep our tennis shoes in
the car so that we don’t get blisters in our work shoes. Overall it develops
our connection on an individual level, so when it comes to client work we
really are creating closer working relationship and building trust within the
client.
Why do you like RSM, what is your favorite part of the
firm?
I really feel that the firm
understands their employees, giving them the opportunity to grow into what each
individual wants out of their own career, while working on firm goals. While in
the Baltimore office or at national conferences, the make-up of our colleagues
is truly inspiring. We really have some top-notch talent within our firm and
it’s great that RSM encourages each one of us to be our best.
You are active in RSM’s employee network groups (ENGs).
Can you tell us why you chose to get involved and what you hope to achieve
through the group?
I have recently taken over
the Pride ENG Baltimore leadership position. The reason that I have decided to
be active in this cause is pretty simple to me; people should be able to be
their genuine self at work. I wanted to promote the opportunity and environment
for individuals to be open, feel safe and be supported for being LGBT within
the workplace here at RSM. RSM, as a firm, does a great job at promoting a safe
work environment for the LGBT community and I thought I could make an impact by
encouraging LGBT allies within my local office as well. So far, Baltimore has
been nothing but supportive of the efforts we are making. Way to go Baltimore!
Any advice to an incoming Associate?
Be prepared to LEARN A LOT!
Ask questions, be curious, and be yourself!
