Career Path Of A Strategist At 3M
Bryanna's career journey began with two years as a fifth-grade math teacher with Teach for America, extending to a third year and then transitioning to their national recruiting staff. Following an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis, where their experiences included consulting work and roles in education and philanthropy, Bryanna joined 3M as a strategist in their leadership development program, demonstrating a commitment to "education" while also showcasing a diverse skill set across multiple sectors.
Education, Nonprofit, Leadership Development, Career Pivoting, MBA
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Bryanna Brown
Strategist
3M
Georgia State University c/o 2015
Washington University in St Louis - Olin Business School, MBA
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Engineering
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Bryanna's career path showcases the value of diverse experiences. She transitioned from teaching to recruiting, then pursued an MBA, working with various companies and a foundation before joining 3M.
2. Her MBA provided opportunities to work with companies like Calypso (Rockwell Automation's consulting arm) and an education startup, demonstrating the practical application of business skills.
3. Bryanna's experience highlights the possibility of combining passions (education) with a business career, showing how transferable skills from one field can be valuable in another, such as her teaching experience informing her current role at 3M
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?
Right after undergrad, I joined Teach for America as a fifth-grade math teacher in Atlanta. I was in the classroom for two years and decided to extend my time there for an additional year.
After finishing in the classroom, I joined Teach for America's full-time national recruiting staff to attract diverse talent. From there, I knew the classroom wasn't my permanent place, but education was.
So, I pursued an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis. There, I worked with companies including Calypso, Rockwell Automation's consulting wing, and Friday, an education startup.
During my MBA, I was also the director of a program within the Schusterman Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works to increase understanding of Jewish principles in the US. I've had a diverse background of experiences during my MBA.
Following my MBA, I joined 3M as a strategist in their leadership development program, commonly called Strategy and Marketing Development. That is where I currently am.