Anne Poynter
Strada Education Network
Indianapolis, IN USA
"Learning continues over a lifetime if you stay dedicated to seeking answers to things that challenge your thoughts."
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Anne's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Culver Girls Academy
Bachelor's Degree
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Indiana University Bloomington
Graduate Degree
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Butler University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Senior Director, Philanthropic Partnerships:
Bachelor's Degree: English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Graduate Degree: English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
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Life & Career Milestones
1.
Out of college, I was thrown into a political campaign to make money. It taught me so many facets of business.
2.
Being in politics exposed me to opportunities in Washington to be around influencers. I learned a lot on what to be and not be in business.
3.
Creativity from college and negotiations from politics led me into sales as an advertising executive. I knew how to read people.
4.
Becoming a mother taught me time management and multi-tasking. I stared my own PR consulting business to make ends meet.
5.
My English lit passion and political experience allowed me to work with a public-private partnership translating Shakespeare's plays into scripts for children.
6.
From the PPP, I built a relationship with the Mayor of a town building a world-class concert hall and was able to help build a performing arts foundation and Hall!
7.
Working on public-private partnerships caught the attention of a consulting firm looking to work with municipal governments and hired me to lead.
8.
Working in consulting, I was hired by USA Funds (now Strada Ed Network), to help with process improvement and data maximization utilizing existing business systems.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Studying English Literature will not help you succeed in a business career.
How I responded:
I was passionate about the subject which advanced my proficiency to learn. Always follow your curiosities. Learning continues over a lifetime if you stay dedicated to seeking answers to things that challenge your thoughts.