Jill Davis
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Columbia, SC USA
"Always do the right thing even if you don't think anybody is looking."
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Jill's work combines: Business, Technology, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science
Rutgers University
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Executive Vice President:
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Raised during the civil rights era by two first-generation college graduates, I was taught from a young age the importance of getting an education.
2.
I went to college as a psychology major but switched my major a couple of times before falling in love with computer science.
3.
After graduating with a degree in computer science, I started my career as a computer programmer.
4.
While discussing technology needs with my clients, I became fascinated with the business decisions they described that were driving their need for technology and code changes.
5.
I decided to go back to school to pursue a master’s degree in business administration.
6.
After graduate school, I ventured through a few different careers before eventually landing at BlueCross BlueShield.
7.
I’ve been with BlueCross BlueShield for 25 years now and currently work as the executive vice president of strategic and diversified businesses.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I'm not going to succeed if I try this. This challenge isn't part of the plan. What if I fail?
How I responded:
Like many others, I've struggled with some anxiety and self-doubt about my path. When you're in those moments of doubt, remember that it's normal. We all feel like that sometimes. Second, know that failure happens. The key is to learn and move forward from failure. If you're worried about succeeding if you go down a certain path, just keep moving forward. You may stumble and you may fall but that's okay. The important thing is that you're moving forward and making progress towards your goal.