College Experiences That Helped A Senior Manager Fleet Marketing At Amazon Succeed
David, a Senior Manager at Amazon, suggests supplementing a non-business undergraduate degree with "basic business classes," such as accounting and business strategy, to build a foundational understanding of the business world. This helped David, whose undergraduate degree was in international relations, to better navigate career choices and ultimately contribute to success in their current role.
Business Fundamentals, Career Planning, Strategic Thinking, Industry Exploration, Academic Curiosity
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
David Marshall
Senior Manager - Fleet Marketing
Amazon
Baylor University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey - Masters Business Administration (MBA)
International Relations & Affairs
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Business Strategy
Disabled, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Veteran, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Take business courses as supplemental classes even if your major is different.
2. Understanding basic business principles helps in figuring out your preferred industry or company.
3. Consider your interests and how they align with potential career paths, exploring different options before committing to a specific field.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I forced myself to take some basic business classes, covering everything from accounting to business strategy. Even though my undergraduate degree was in international relations, I was able to take some basic business classes as extra courses.
I think that helped me gain a bit of understanding as I started to figure out what type of industry or company I wanted to work for.