KATHRYN KEETON:Retail Development Consultant

kathryn.keeton@retailsolutions.com@kmskeeton

JOB

TIMELINE

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8months

LESSONS LEARNED

1 Find Mentors (internal & external)

2 Volunteer (projects, committees, cross departmental)

3 Get Involved (company’s hobby – golf, fishing, etc.)

4 Play Nice (don’t get sucked into the rumor mill)

5 Network (with everyone, everywhere, at every chance)

LESSONS LEARNED

1 Entrepreneurial Spirit

2 Communication & Presence

3 Own Your Expertise

4 Be A Conduit

5 Take Risks

IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN…

1 Negotiate (job, promotion, when you deserve it etc.)

2 Ask For Help (without looking weak)

3 Take Notes (know the rules before you change them)

4 Know Answer Before You Ask

5 Set Boundaries (time, personal info & values)

NETWORKING TIPSIn Person:

• Smile/Confidence• Ask Questions• Find Commonalities

• You Today/Tomorrow• Exchange Contact Info• Follow Up & Check In

Linked In: Your Most Valuable Asset• Maintain Profile• Post, Like, Share• Recommend/Endorse

• Join Groups• Follow Companies• Connect & Ask Q’s

Staying Relevant: You’ll Never Be Stuck• Industry News• Social Media

• Your Network• Ask “What’s Next?”

QUESTIONS?

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