Whitney Davis
Sales Director
CBT Nuggets
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Studied abroad in Ecuador and taught in a local school.
Realized I had a passion for equity and education.
So, I joined Teach for America and taught elementary school in the Bronx.
To gain a broader perspective, I taught high school in Seoul, South Korea.
I then went back to school to get more knowledge about educational leadership and policy.
After researching education and developing innovative tools, I discovered my passion for technology.
So, I searched for an e-learning company that improved access to knowlege and provided equity.
Now I support the team that helps get our training into the hands of eager IT learners.
Education
High School
Bachelor
University of St Thomas
University of St Thomas
Career
Sales Director
I manage a sales team that sells IT Training!
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Technology
Helping People
Day to Day
A lot of my job is solving problems and finding ways to improve our internal processes and external relationships. I have to listen carefully to people's concerns, ideas, goals, etc. and I use this feedback to innovate on the way we do things. My main task is to never be satisfied with where we are at today and to be thinking about how we can grow in the future. I love working with others to find creative solutions. I get the opportunity to work with all departments, constantly learning.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for middle school students
Learn how to collaborate and refine your critical thinking skills. Never stop asking questions. Be authentic and listen. Don't stop learning. Ever.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You're too optimistic and change isn't possible."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
