Regional Director - Regional Director Carnegie Dartlet Employee Review

5.0
Feb 17, 2017
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Pros

Other than the day I was married and the birth of our children, the best day of my life was undoubtedly when I began employment with Carnegie Communications. That was nearly 28 years ago and I have enjoyed every minute of every business day. In fact, I awakened each morning looking forward to my next challenge. For me, the satisfaction of the job began at the top with our president and CEO, Joe Moore. He is the most extraordinary and brightest person I know. I think I was the seventh person hired when the company was approximately five years old. It was a fledgling company but I could never have imagined the growth that would take place over those years. Joe had the vision to take Carnegie to the status of being one of the fastest growing and most respected companies of its kind in the country. I admire his character. He never sought attention to himself and is the epitome of a great leader. Every person I know has the greatest respect for him. He is a great role model. In addition to Joe, Meghan Dalesandro is the president and my admiration for her could not be greater. She relates well to people and people respond to her. She is consistently loyal and attentive in her work and shows unprecedented interest in every challenge she undertakes. Most companies have employee turnover but it is very minimal at Carnegie. The family atmosphere has a great deal to do with it along with people who genuinely enjoy each others company. There are many recently hired employees because of the dramatic growth. What a wonderful blessing it has been to be with Carnegie. My wife suffered a ruptured aneurysm several years ago so I am unable to work in a full time capacity but I still treasure my association.

Cons

My only "con" would be I worked remote from the home office and was unable to spend as much time with the employees as I would have desired.

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
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Pros

The people are truly kind, collaborative, and mission driven. Everyone genuinely cares about supporting higher education and helping clients succeed, and that shows up in how teams work together day to day. There are a lot of smart people here, and the culture is collaborative rather than competitive. It feels like everyone wants each other to win. There are strong opportunities to work cross functionally, learn new skills, and try new ideas. There is also real room to fail, test new approaches, and learn without fear.

Cons

The pace is very fast. The work is good and meaningful, but it can feel intense at times. I also wish compensation were higher, especially given the speed and level of responsibility.

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such positive feedback! It is incredibly rewarding to hear that our mission to support higher education resonates so strongly with your day-to-day work. We are very proud of our collaborative team, and knowing that you feel encouraged to cross-train, innovate, and try new approaches without fear of failure is the best compliment we could ask for. We hear your feedback regarding the fast-paced intensity of the work and compensation. We know how hard our teams work, and we are continually looking at ways to ensure our salaries remain competitive and that our workloads remain manageable during busy seasons. If you ever have specific ideas on how we can improve the day-to-day pace for your team, please feel free to share them with us at hr@carnegiehighered.com.
1.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

The client portfolio is genuinely interesting, and the peer-level team is incredibly talented, collaborative, and supportive. There are great people working here at the execution level, and you will build strong professional relationships.

Cons

Retention and management are major issues. Turnover is incredibly high, particularly within the first 90 days for new strategists. The company conducts surveys regarding capacity, but internal data is ignored—workloads routinely exceed promised limits (e.g., managing 12 clients when internal models cap roles at 8). Furthermore, the management style leans heavily toward negative critique rather than constructive coaching, creating a lack of psychological safety. Internal mobility is also poorly handled. Toxic culture.

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