How Identity Has Influenced A Senior Manager Fleet Marketing At Amazon's Career
David's military service instilled "resourcefulness" and a willingness to take on challenging initiatives, even outside of their area of expertise. This experience enabled a successful launch of a new program at Amazon, demonstrating how the skills and confidence gained during military service translated into career advancement and success in a civilian role.
Leadership, Project Management, Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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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. David's military experience instilled in him valuable leadership and operational execution skills, directly applicable to his career at Amazon.
2. His time in the military gave him the confidence to take on new challenges and step outside his comfort zone, even when facing uncertainty.
3. He highlights the importance of resourcefulness and problem-solving, skills he developed during his service and successfully applied to launching a new program at Amazon despite having no prior experience in that particular marketing field.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a veteran, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
I take pride in the service I provided to this country and what it taught me over nine years. This includes lessons in leadership and operational execution that I've applied to my job at Amazon.
The military experience has allowed me to try new things I might have otherwise avoided due to discomfort or fear.
For instance, when asked to develop and launch a new program and build a team, it was a daunting initiative. I was working in marketing, an industry where I had no prior experience.
However, my past experiences in the military and my initial years at Amazon gave me the confidence that I could figure it out. Knowing I had that background, that experience, and that resourcefulness as a veteran allowed me to embrace new challenges in ways I normally wouldn't.