MaryJo Foseid — Mentor profile, Title: Former Global Alliance Sales Director, Former Chair, American Cancer Society WA State Advisory Board, Company: Various, Industry: Sales & Business Development |Business Analytics, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

Former Global Alliance Sales Director with 36 years in high-tech sales, business development, channel and partner alliances.

Currently serving as Chair for American Cancer Society Washington State Advisory Board

Company Description

Technology Sales 

Employment History

Professional:
Global Alliance Manager - Data & Analytics, Amazon Web Services (7 years)
Director Strategic Alliances, Global Eagle Entertainment (1.5 years)
Sr. Business Development Executive, IBM, (10.5 years)

Service:
Seattle Children's Guild Board Trustee, Miracle House Guild Member (25+ years)
American Cancer Society Advisory Board Chair (6 years)

Education

BS, Political Science, Florida State University

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Mentoring Objectives & Scope

For the past 8 years, I have mentored college students and early-career professionals on job searching, networking, interview skills, resume building, and enhancing LinkedIn profiles.

I hope that students will gain both personal insights into their own strengths and ability to recognize and navigate new opportunities. Foundationally, I can help them with the building blocks, but more importantly will help them develop the right skills to approach work. Ideally this results in them achieving their near-term career goals but it starts with building one’s own personal brand and belief in oneself to succeed long-term.  

I ask that you show up for our 1:1 meetings with a clear idea of your goals for the season and for each meeting.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 

- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization

 

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual) I am flexible on meeting cadence and locations. Ideally, we would meet in person but happy to accommodate some virtual sessions as appropriate. Happy to meet near or on campus or other mutually agreeable location.

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