Jennifer Wagener
Vice President, Professional Services
Hobsons
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Sports was my thing growing up. Made international volleyball team as an alternate.
Went away to college to play volleyball.
College was hard - but loved it in the end. Done pursuing education.
Lived and worked (and survived) New York City. Worked all the time!
Relocated to DC area for a better lifestyle. Had great opportunity to work at a start-up.
Helped build a successful small business (which was acquired by current employer).
Looking for better work-life balance and considering my next step.
Education
High School
Career
Vice President, Professional Services
I manage anything related (directly or indirectly) to our Higher Education clients.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Education
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
I oversee all the operations and activities for our clients. I work with happy clients and unhappy clients. I work with happy staff and unhappy staff. It is like having a super large family where someone is always needing attention. I like to solve problems and make things better. I like to see clients and staff succeed.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Every job is an opportunity to build customer service and communication skills. You can learn something from every person you work with. Be willing to do anything that is asked of you and use it as a learning and growing opportunity.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You shouldn't live so far from home and work so much."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
