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Introduction – Sr. Dir. Global Marketing Operations
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What the Job Entails
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Impact of the Pandemic
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Education - Undergrad – B.S. in Business majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
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learnt about various jobs by interviewing a lot in Sr. Yr of undergrad – sometimes knowing what you don’t want to do can help you figure out what you do want; more important to find something that you enjoy
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Use Opportunities to Learn
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Little Known Facts
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Work Hours
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Culture before COVID-19 required physical presence in an office building; things have changed; lot of efficiencies and cost savings from not being on the road/train/plane; but unusual to not be working closely with the team; new normal still being defined
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Geo-Political Impacts
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love the creativity and level of autonomy to build/solve for new needs of the business; love the diversity of the team
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Entry Level Position
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Process for Advancement
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Unknown Factors for Success
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Work/Life Balance
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Importance of Technical Skills
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impact of changes (technology, communication, collaboration), others such as health guidelines and dietary needs (food pyramid); impact of policies on sustainable sourcing (where are how raw materials are grown, how farmers are treated), sustainable farming practices
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Diversity and Equity
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cocoa sustainability, mint sustainability, ethical farming, environmentally safe packaging, etc.