Career Path Of A Partnerships Manager At Backyard Ventures
Andrew's career path, beginning with a political science degree and an unsuccessful law office internship, unexpectedly led to tech sales at a cybersecurity company and Uber Eats. Following roles at two smaller startups, a shift to the media and advertising industry resulted in Andrew's current position as a Partnerships Manager at Backyard Ventures, where they "monetize content by creating partnerships between content creators and brands," showcasing a successful career pivot driven by exploration and adaptation.
Career Exploration, Sales, Tech to Media Transition, Partnership Development, Content Monetization
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Andrew Parker
Partnerships Manager
Backyard Ventures
UC Santa Barbara
n/a
Humanities, Political Science, American Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Sales and Client Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Andrew majored in political science, showcasing the value of strong writing and analytical skills applicable to various fields.
2. His career path demonstrates the transferable nature of skills; starting in tech sales, he transitioned to advertising, highlighting adaptability and career evolution.
3. Andrew's experience in various company sizes (large corporations like Uber, and smaller startups) offers diverse perspectives on different work environments and career opportunities.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
I majored in political science at UC Santa Barbara. I was drawn to it because I enjoyed writing essays, and the subject matter interested me.
After my sophomore year, I had an internship at a law office. I initially considered that path, but I didn't end up loving it.
Despite that, I stuck with my political science major. After college, some older friends who also majored in political science went into tech sales.
I decided to follow them and pursue tech sales myself. It seemed like a good option because a specific degree wasn't strictly required.
I started my career at a cybersecurity company right out of college. Then, I worked in sales for Uber Eats at Uber.
After that, I worked at two smaller startups. However, I eventually decided I wanted to shift my career away from tech and moved into advertising.
My current role is at Backyard Ventures, a network for content creators like podcasters, YouTube channels, and newsletters. We help them monetize their content by creating partnerships between them and various brands.
So, I've been in sales throughout my career, but I transitioned from tech to media and advertising.