Consultant Spotlight - Christine: Connecting Paths, Building Bridges

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May 13, 2024
Consultant Spotlight - Christine: Connecting Paths, Building Bridges

A Mosaic of Experiences

Christine's journey represents a testament to the rich tapestry of experiences that can shape a person's professional trajectory. Born in the Philippines, she moved to the US at a young age, settling on the East Coast and making New York City her home. Her educational path led her to Boston College, where she majored in Marketing, setting the stage for a career marked by diverse experiences and unwavering determination.  

Upon graduation, Christine embarked on a career that showcased her adaptability and yearning for knowledge. She started with internships, where she gained valuable insights into business operations, market entry strategy, and the interconnectivity of organizational teams. This early experience laid the foundation for her understanding of the importance of knowing one's role and its impact on others, a principle she carries with her to this day.

“It’s important knowing what your role is and how it impacts people around you.”

Connecting the Dots

Her professional journey brought her to the financial services industry, where she navigated the complexities of Equity Derivatives Operations, client experience, strategy development, and data analytics. It was here that Christine honed her ability to learn and excel in challenging environments. These experiences not only challenged her professionally but also ignited her curiosity to explore a career she might love even more– one in marketing. To better understand the field, she took on a role within the consumer-packaged goods industry that allowed her to collaborate more closely with marketers. With the increased facetime with her creative counterparts, Christine was convinced that committing to a career change in marketing would be the right next step for her.  

She pursued an MBA from the University of Michigan, where she had opportunities to expand her network and gain a broad range invaluable experiences, including opportunities to study and work abroad.  

Upon graduation, Christine returned to New York and began working in a marketing role where it was integral to connect various teams, ensuring a seamless customer experience. Her background in operations and data-driven decision-making proved invaluable as she worked on direct mail and email marketing for premium small business products, and later in the business development and lifecycle marketing of a net-new cross-sell initiative. Her ability to empower and collaborate with colleagues, navigate complex data, and understand its impact on branding showcased her analytical prowess and strategic thinking.

A Journey Into the Unknown

Christine's career path took a new turn when she and her husband ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, opening and managing a fitness studio. This experience, while foreign, allowed her to apply her familiar Sales and Marketing expertise in a new setting, highlighting her adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit.  

Market shifts brought on by the pandemic led Christine to Blend, where she found a new opportunity to utilize her skills and passion for marketing, data, and working collaboratively. Her role at Blend allowed her to continue her journey of personal and professional discovery. Here, Christine naturally found her fit working with clients to develop marketing strategies that drive growth and success.

"A recent marketing project focused on growth within the small business space was very meaningful to me personally because of all I had went through with my own experience.”  

Throughout the variety of experiences over the growth of her career, Christine stayed focused on learning as much as possible from as many people as possible. Outside of her professional life, Christine is a wife and parent of three, titles that bring her immense joy and fulfillment. Her ability to balance her career with her family life is a testament to her resilience and determination.    

In all aspects of her life, Christine exemplifies the qualities of a true leader— she manages her career with compassion, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Her journey serves as an inspiration to those around her, showcasing the power of perseverance and passion in achieving one's goals.

A Mosaic of Experiences

Christine's journey represents a testament to the rich tapestry of experiences that can shape a person's professional trajectory. Born in the Philippines, she moved to the US at a young age, settling on the East Coast and making New York City her home. Her educational path led her to Boston College, where she majored in Marketing, setting the stage for a career marked by diverse experiences and unwavering determination.  

Upon graduation, Christine embarked on a career that showcased her adaptability and yearning for knowledge. She started with internships, where she gained valuable insights into business operations, market entry strategy, and the interconnectivity of organizational teams. This early experience laid the foundation for her understanding of the importance of knowing one's role and its impact on others, a principle she carries with her to this day.

“It’s important knowing what your role is and how it impacts people around you.”

Connecting the Dots

Her professional journey brought her to the financial services industry, where she navigated the complexities of Equity Derivatives Operations, client experience, strategy development, and data analytics. It was here that Christine honed her ability to learn and excel in challenging environments. These experiences not only challenged her professionally but also ignited her curiosity to explore a career she might love even more– one in marketing. To better understand the field, she took on a role within the consumer-packaged goods industry that allowed her to collaborate more closely with marketers. With the increased facetime with her creative counterparts, Christine was convinced that committing to a career change in marketing would be the right next step for her.  

She pursued an MBA from the University of Michigan, where she had opportunities to expand her network and gain a broad range invaluable experiences, including opportunities to study and work abroad.  

Upon graduation, Christine returned to New York and began working in a marketing role where it was integral to connect various teams, ensuring a seamless customer experience. Her background in operations and data-driven decision-making proved invaluable as she worked on direct mail and email marketing for premium small business products, and later in the business development and lifecycle marketing of a net-new cross-sell initiative. Her ability to empower and collaborate with colleagues, navigate complex data, and understand its impact on branding showcased her analytical prowess and strategic thinking.

A Journey Into the Unknown

Christine's career path took a new turn when she and her husband ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, opening and managing a fitness studio. This experience, while foreign, allowed her to apply her familiar Sales and Marketing expertise in a new setting, highlighting her adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit.  

Market shifts brought on by the pandemic led Christine to Blend, where she found a new opportunity to utilize her skills and passion for marketing, data, and working collaboratively. Her role at Blend allowed her to continue her journey of personal and professional discovery. Here, Christine naturally found her fit working with clients to develop marketing strategies that drive growth and success.

"A recent marketing project focused on growth within the small business space was very meaningful to me personally because of all I had went through with my own experience.”  

Throughout the variety of experiences over the growth of her career, Christine stayed focused on learning as much as possible from as many people as possible. Outside of her professional life, Christine is a wife and parent of three, titles that bring her immense joy and fulfillment. Her ability to balance her career with her family life is a testament to her resilience and determination.    

In all aspects of her life, Christine exemplifies the qualities of a true leader— she manages her career with compassion, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Her journey serves as an inspiration to those around her, showcasing the power of perseverance and passion in achieving one's goals.

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