I'm a business development professional focused on networking and collaboration. Connecting with different people and engaging with different perspectives, is the most exciting part of Business Development.
In addition to networking, I'm involved in various community initiatives and industry groups. Not only does this expand my professional network, but it also allows me to stay up-to-date on trends, gain fresh perspectives, and identify potential opportunities for future partnerships. I find that face-to-face interaction and participation in real-world events is often the best way to make genuine connections that can lead to fruitful collaborations.
While business development can involve a significant amount of prospecting and outreach, I find the most value comes from nurturing relationships over time through honesty, open communication, and a genuine willingness to help others achieve their goals. If we have shared objectives, I'm confident we could identify ways to support each other and grow our businesses together.
Throughout my career, I've been privileged to explore my strengths alongside some exceptional leaders and mentors and have identified that one of my steadfast qualities is my respect for, and adoration of, people.
Though a proud introvert through-and-through, I excel in building relationships and enjoy the feeling of establishing a genuine connection. This has led me to excel in customer service, hospitality, sales, leadership, and now professional recruiting. My controlled people-pleasing, negotiation, and communication skills have enabled me to consistently advocate for my team, customers, candidates, and clients, and implement best possible outcomes for everyone.
I believe that hard work always pays off, that tough news (and critique) can always be delivered with kindness, and that the world would be a much better place if we had never put pineapple on pizza.