My
first week as the Director of Business Development for the Callan Group
By: Jamie Bartholomew
Marathons
are not my thing. In fact, I don't run at all--let alone run MARATHONS.
However, here I found myself, starting my journey with the Callan Group as
their new Director of Business Development, running a MARATHON! We started
the week off on a Friday, (which is a great and terrible idea all wrapped in to
one), meeting with DME in Daytona Beach. We discussed new and exciting business
opportunities for us to venture in to for the coming year. Together, I know we
can make it truly successful for all of us!!
And
thus, the weekend arrives and quickly ends, with Monday culminating with my
"official" training. I happen to have a wonderful trainer and coach
for my "Marathon", Diane Michael. Diane and I share something in
common: one of our first jobs out of school was with the American Cancer
Society. It is literally the best training that any young professional
could have. You are expected to do a little bit everything: recruit new
business, market and handle all public relations for your event and
manage/set up an event that is expected to run for at least 18 hours, sun
up to sun down. Needless to say--it is a daunting task, and quite honestly, it
is it's own marathon of sorts. When we worked for ACS, we were both up to
this task and excelled at it!! We met a ton of awesome and inspiring people and
learned so much, while giving back to a passionate cause.
Fast
forward to today: I am a working mom of a bubbly and energetic 4 year old boy,
I am new to the community (I hail from Gainesville, FL) and I am not sure
WHAT to expect with my new position. But let me tell you--so far, working for
the Callan Group has been a total treat! Within the span of one week, I have
met many fabulous, wonderful and successful people. Many of them own a small
business, which is something that I am personally accustomed
to (my father and my husband are small business owners). I feel
passionate about helping small businesses market to the ever expanding
community, doing whatever it takes to let everyone know in the community that
we are here and ready to help you!
To contact Jamie email her or call 352-318-7799.
To contact Jamie email her or call 352-318-7799.
