John Carney

John possesses extensive experience in the professional services industry, including accounting, sales management, recruiting and placement. John offers a deep understanding of personnel services that complements his proficiency in career counseling.  John’s first job took him to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington, DC. John spent the majority of his career with the IBM Corporation in Philadelphia and Source EDP, a national recruiting and placement firm. John is considered a mentor by his colleagues, as he utilizes his unmatched experience to help coach his employees with client and candidate processes. John was honored with the King’s College Robert J. Ell Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to Alma Mater.

Where did you Grow Up? Montrose, PA. A small farming town, population of 1,500, about 10 minutes south of the NY state border. We still own a home on a lake in the town where I was raised.

Where do you live now? North Wales, PA

First job: Pin setter in the Montrose Bowling Alley followed by working as a soda jerk in a creamery throughout high school.

Where did you go to college? King’s College, PA. The school has a strong connection to Notre Dame as they are both run by the Holy Cross Order.

Favorite quote: From the great philosopher, Lou Holtz “Stop Complaining. Because 90% of the people don’t care and the other 10% are glad you have problems.”

What do you like to do in your spare time? Watch Sports

Favorite vacation spot: The Caribbean

Favorite sports team and why? The New York Giants because I started watching them on a 13-inch black and white TV.

Favorite book: Killing Lincoln. Killing Kennedy. Killing Patton.

Favorite movie: Long Gray Line

Charity that matters to you: Variety Club of Philadelphia because I am the proud father of a son with Down Syndrome.