Favorite Parts of Being a Design Professional at Cushing Terrell
Blake enjoys the diverse interactions and continuous learning opportunities in their role, highlighted by on-site experiences where they gain practical knowledge from general contractors about real-world construction challenges that "you wouldn't see in a drawing". Representing the company, team, and service by "being the face of that is an honor," coupled with delivering on promises and ensuring client satisfaction, also brings fulfillment.
Communication, Business Development, Sales, Problem-Solving, Real-World Examples
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Blake Cronin
Business Development | Design Professional
Cushing Terrell
Univeristy of San Diego
Architecture, Interior Design
Architecture, Construction & Design, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Video Highlights
1. Learning from diverse perspectives by interacting with various people, including general contractors on-site, gaining insights into real-world construction challenges not evident in plans or drawings.
2. Enjoying the interpersonal aspect of business development, building relationships, representing the company, and feeling honored to be the face of the team.
3. Experiencing satisfaction from successful sales, client happiness, and consistently delivering on promises.
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What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
I think just being able to talk to all these different people. I get to learn so much.
Going on site and standing there with the general contractor while they're pointing things out is eye-opening. They’ll say, "This is an issue that we didn't see on plan," because you wouldn't see it in a drawing. Real-life conditions are always a little different.
Things that are above you or below you, you can't see, but then you start tearing things apart, and there they are. So, I definitely enjoy meeting a lot of people and learning a lot.
On the business development side, I love just hanging out with people, talking to them. It is sales, you know; we're selling a service, a company, and a team. Being able to be the face of that is an honor and a privilege.
Delivering on our promises feels good. Making a sale is always awesome, but just making people happy and delivering when you say you will is incredible too.