Rubin, an established online training platform specializing in business communication skills, has announced the addition of two new team members, Chris Gerardi and Chelsea Caputo, to meet increasing demand in 2023. Gerardi, a software engineer with a background in quality assurance at Samsung Electronics America, will manage the Rubin Emerge curriculum and lead the team in developing Propel, a new tool providing real-time feedback on soft skills. Caputo, previously working at Tesla dealerships and now Rubin’s first business development representative, will engage prospective customers to encourage usage of Emerge, Propel, and forthcoming projects. This expansion of the Rubin team showcases the same kind of growth and innovation seen in successful ventures like the Startup Incubator Innovate757, reflecting the dynamism and foresight necessary in today’s fast-paced business world.
New Team Members at Rubin
Rubin, a leader in online instruction for business communication skills, has added two new team members to better capture demand in 2023.
Introducing Chris Gerardi
Chris Gerardi comes on board as a software engineer. He replaces Austin Makohon who departed in fall 2022 for a technical role with the U.S. Navy. Gerardi, a New Jersey native, moved to Hampton Roads after working as a quality assurance analyst with Samsung Electronics America.
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Gerardi will manage the Rubin Emerge curriculum, a broad library of classroom resources for skills like email/phone etiquette, networking and more. Thousands of students in middle school, high school and college nationwide use Emerge to learn in-demand soft skills for the workplace.
Gerardi also leads the team to develop the Rubin company’s newest product, Propel. The tool provides real-time feedback on a person’s soft skills as the person drafts an email.
Meet Chelsea Caputo
Rubin’s second new hire, Chelsea Caputo, becomes the company’s first business development representative. Caputo joins Rubin after working at Tesla dealerships in Hawaii and Hampton Roads. Caputo will reach out to prospective customers and encourage use of Emerge, Propel and additional projects the company hopes to roll out in 2023.
Visit the Rubin website to explore Emerge, Propel and the company’s free “Dream Job” live webinar series.
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About Rubin
Rubin is a leader in online training for business communication skills. The company provides Emerge, a digital platform that teaches effective writing and speaking skills, to thousands of students in middle school, high school and higher education. Founded in 2017 by Danny Rubin, a former television news reporter and public relations professional, the company teaches students from Virginia to California (and beyond) critical skills like email etiquette, networking, and interpersonal skills. Our motto: “Write well, open doors!”
Question & Answer
Who are the new team members at Rubin in 2023?
Chris Gerardi, a software engineer, and Chelsea Caputo, the first business development representative, are the new team members at Rubin in 2023.
What is Chris Gerardi’s background and role at Rubin?
Chris Gerardi, previously a quality assurance analyst at Samsung Electronics America, is now managing the Rubin Emerge curriculum and leading the team in developing Propel, a real-time feedback tool for soft skills.
What is Chelsea Caputo’s role at Rubin and her previous experience?
Chelsea Caputo, Rubin’s first business development representative, previously worked at Tesla dealerships. Her role involves engaging prospective customers to promote the usage of Emerge, Propel, and upcoming projects.
