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Anna

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Anna

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Anna

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Anna

strategy + Innovation

I'm on a journey to reach self-actualization - to realize my full potential. My career is an integral source of fulfillment and I want to share what my journey has entailed up to this point with you.

Welcome to my portfolio, designed to give you a glimpse into who I am professionally. Whether you are a business partner, potential employer, or one of my incredible friends, I hope you will find something here that interests you.

-Anna

welcome

to the hub of my

professional brand.

I'm an innovator &
problem-solver obsessed with the client & employee experience.

this is the hub of my

my story

my Role

my philosophy

my toolbox

my values

MY FAQ's

my story

"If you believe that something can be made better, put in the effort to do it."

Bob Iger

Iger's belief in and commitment to the continuous pursuit of perfection speaks to my soul. I'm of the opinion that everyone, everything, and every business can (and should) pursue lifelong betterment. Not because that person, thing, or business is inherently flawed, but because change is constant, and with change comes new opportunities to become even more embodied and aligned.

When reviewing some of my work experience below you'll see some 

throughlines: cross-functional organization, thoughtful and integrated long-term planning, and operational excellence. I obsess over uncovering pain points, inefficiencies, and lackluster outputs that plague the client and employee experience. Once found, I partner with all departments to roll out new and/or revised product offerings, deliverables, processes, dashboards, feedback loops, etc. that were designed with the clients and all business units in mind. 

timeline

2002        2006       2015        2017        2019        2021        2022       2024

I started making and selling necklaces to my elementary school teachers.

Redlining our real estate catalogues that came in the mail became my favorite way to pass time.

Admittedly, I had no idea what I wanted to do professionally after college, so I hardly felt ready to make this decision at the time.

After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Bentley University, I packed up my life and moved to CA.

Convinced a job in Marketing wasn't for me, I became a Property Manager.

Seeking a professional challenge, I took a job in tech as a Client Success Manager (CSM), blending Sales, Ops, and Client Relations.

I also started a side hustle, consulting small businesses on their Ops and Client Experience strategies.

I took my side hustle full-time, serving as an "Outsourced COO/Chief of Staff" to business owners of service-based businesses.

I loved the consulting work and my clients, but, missed the stability of working for an organization. 

An "intrapreneur" at heart, I rejoined corporate America, crafting a unique role for myself where I am involved in streamlining Ops to enhance the client and employee experience.

I started making and selling necklaces to my elementary school teachers.

bitten by the
entrepreneurial bug...

bitten by the entre-preneurial bug...

I've always been wired to spot what can be improved.

I declared myself a marketing major.

with the utmost courage...

Realization: full-time
entre-preneurship isn't for me.

Realization: full-time
entrepreneurship isn't for me.

Because I wholeheartedly believe in continuous improvement, I have embarked on the journey of getting my MBA. Stay tuned!

& to bring it all back to the above  bob iger quote...

2002



2006

2015

2017

2019

2021

2022

2024

Iger's belief in and commitment to the continuous pursuit of perfection speaks to my soul. I'm of the opinion that everyone, everything, and every business can (and should) pursue lifelong betterment. Not because that person, thing, or business is inherently flawed, but because change is constant, and with change comes new opportunities to become even more embodied and aligned.

When reviewing some of my work experience below you'll see some throughlines: cross-functional organization, thoughtful and integrated long-term planning, and operational excellence. I obsess over uncovering pain points, inefficiencies, and lackluster outputs that plague the client and employee experience. Once found, I partner with all departments to roll out new and/or revised product offerings, deliverables, processes, dashboards, feedback loops, etc. that were designed with the clients and all business units in mind.

"what do you do?"

uncover and investigate inefficiencies and pain points that negatively impact the Business

ensure business decisions are made through a holistic and cohesive lens


Track company-wide initiatives against our 24+ month vision


ensure our organization remains on the pulse of industry trends and best practices


Spearhead the planning, development, execution, and elevation of all special projects

"Who do you work with?"

C-suite


Department heads


client-facing employees


current and potential vendors


key accounts/clients

"What makes you feel fulfilled?"

prioritizing continuous improvement


proactively identifing problems, reducing the need for fire-fighting


cross-departmental cohesion; less siloed


improved client loyalty because products, processes, and priorities have been designed with them in mind

my role

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my philosophy

Be who you are and say what you feel, because
those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

Bernard M. Baruch

Find the third door.

Inspired by Alex Banayan

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

Rumi

Read the footnotes.

Inspired by Warren Buffet

If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.

Confucius

Focus on direction, not speed. It's better to go slowly up the right mountain than fast up the wrong one.

Sahil Bloom

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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from my alma mater, Bentley University. I'm a self-professed nerd. I love to learn, study, and challenge myself. I seek opportunities to soak up knowledge from others, I expose myself to new and/or different ways of doing things, and am energized by gleaning strategies (what worked and what didn't) from others. My hunger to expand my views, practices, and strategies is one of my greatest tools and is what makes me a top performer.

Rarely a week goes by where I haven't consumed multiple podcasts and books. I also make it a point to frequent conferences and consume industry literature regularly.

go-to sources:

Forrester
ad week
Harvard Business Review
McKinsey & Company
ted
The sociology of business newsletter

education:

If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room" - Confucius

It wasn't until about 5 years into my career that I realized I needed to seek out mentorship. I looked to people, particularly women, I emulated and from there built our my own board of professional mentors. Some I meet with on a regular basis, while others I reach out to at random when questions and curiosities arise.

Personally, I'm confident I wouldn't be where I am today, professionally, if it weren't for my mentors. While I've always had an unquenchable drive, having the guidance and support of my mentors have given me confidence that, frankly, I lacked early in my career.

who's on my board:

Chief operating officer
Chief Marketing Officer
chief Client officer
Director of Human resources
Director, integration & optimization

some of the ways they support me:

career navigation
negotiating compensation
personal branding
risk mitigation & conflict resolution

Mentorship:

my toolbox

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Mentorship:

If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room" - Confucius

It wasn't until about 5 years into my career that I realized I needed to seek out mentorship. I looked to people, particularly women, I emulated and from there built our my own board of professional mentors. Some I meet with on a regular basis, while others I reach out to at random when questions and curiosities arise.

Personally, I'm confident I wouldn't be where I am today, professionally, if it weren't for my mentors. While I've always had an unquenchable drive, having the guidance and support of my mentors have given me confidence that, frankly, I lacked early in my career.

who's on my board:

Chief operating officer
Chief Marketing Officer
chief Client officer
Director of Human resources
Director, integration & optimization

some of the ways they support me:

career navigation
negotiating compensation
personal branding
risk mitigation & conflict resolution

Mentorship:

Mentorship:

education:

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from my alma mater, Bentley University. I'm a self-professed nerd. I love to learn, study, and challenge myself. I seek opportunities to soak up knowledge from others, I expose myself to new and/or different ways of doing things, and am energized by gleaning strategies (what worked and what didn't) from others. My hunger to expand my views, practices, and strategies is one of my greatest tools and is what makes me a top performer.

Rarely a week goes by where I haven't consumed multiple podcasts and books. I also make it a point to frequent conferences and consume industry literature regularly.

go-to sources:

Forrester
ad week
Harvard Business Review
McKinsey & Company
ted
The sociology of business newsletter

education:

my values

personal      professional

&

be guided by intuition.

remain curious.

trust the process.

seek to evolve.

stay self-aware and personally accountable.

honor your needs.

demonstrate integrity. always.

remember to rest.

the end

I am an ISFJ, which stands for
Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging.

Common characteristics of an ISFJ are "Quietly Warm, Factual, Sympathetic, Detailed, Dependable, Organized, Thorough, Conscientious, Systematic, Conservative, Realistic, Caring, Practical, Stable, and Helpful."
Myers & Briggs Foundation



What's your Myers Briggs Type?

Futuristic - "You are inspired by the future and what could be."
Relator - "You find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal."
Responsibility - "You take psychological ownership of what you say you will do."
Learner - "You have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve."
Individualization - "You have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively."

What are your top 5 CliftonStrengths?

3 Wing 2 - The Enchanter

3 Wing 2s "tend to be ambitious, charming, and enthusiastic in their behavior. They are driven and love to achieve. They tend to adapt their attitude to their environment, which can make them very effective communicators."
Crystal

What's your Enneagram?

To give the commencement address at my alma mater, Bentley University.

What is your greatest professional aspiration?

Steven Bartlett
Melissa Wood Tepperberg
Donald Bren
Amelia Earhart
Alex Banayan
Kobe Bryant

Which 6 people (dead or alive) would you invite to a dinner party?

Oh so much... 1) there is no formula or "right" path; 2) be patient; 3) pay attention to the things that feel like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole - they probably aren't meant for you; 4) networking is inherently uncomfortable, but do it anyway.

What would you tell your younger self?

FAQ's

-Anna

All my best,

so there you have it...

I so appreciate you taking the time to read about who I am, where I invest my time and energy, and how I want to leave my mark professionally. 

I'll be preparing another page focused on my personal life, but in the meantime, below are some FAQs to help add even more color. Enjoy!

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