Type Of Business:
Information technology company
Expertise:
Relationship building; Bringing people together in conversations that explore possibilities; Business planning
Major Product/SVS:
Information technology solutions and services
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2000)
Affiliations Awards:
Women in Technology; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her parents, who instilled in her a good work ethic, taught her the values of working hard, and served as great mentors; they were instrumental in her professional development.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was offered an internship to help develop "The Virtual Corporation," a collaborative effort between the multidisciplinary schools of the university.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Hawkins is energetic, driven and passionate. As a woman in today's world, she feels adversity is one of the things that has contributed to her success. She advises young women entering the workforce to get an early grasp on their personal brand. She states that exposure and social networking are so important in today's world.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Recruiting new partners to the program; Providing training to new partners with EMC tools and resources; Developing business plans; Handling demand generation; Conducting internal and external communications with all district managers, sales representatives, and established and new partners
Education Certifications:
Certification in ITIL V3 Foundation
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hawkins aims to progress into management or branch off into direct sales for global accounts.