Greater Chicago Area United States
Relationship Manager: Passionate about new ideas, growing businesses & connecting people on a massive scale
Technology / Software / Internet
In 2006, I returned from a year long trip around the world and as an eager 20 something was ready to figure out what my next adventure would be. I had been an athlete all my life and loved creating things so I thought I would naturally move into sports or marketing.
I ran into a mentor who suggested I apply for a high tech sales leadership program. I had convinced myself I didn't want to be in sales but my network was slim and I was anxious. I was lucky to have mentors and blessed to be curious and ended up joining Cisco during some really exciting times in the industry.
That single connection led to more connections which offered me incremental opportunities to partner with industry ...