Athena Germano, MBA

Athena Germano, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning across different industries and roles. Athena started their career in 1995 at Dillard's, where they progressed through various positions and ultimately became an Area Sales Manager, responsible for a $10 million annual sales plan. During their time at Dillard's, they built high-performing teams and trained them to deliver outstanding customer service and sales performance.

Athena then moved on to work at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce as a Board Member, where they collaborated with community and business leaders to revitalize the downtown area and ensure the needs of the regional business community were met.

Afterwards, Athena joined Cable ONE as a Digital Project Manager/Integrated Marketing Strategist, where they oversaw and managed enterprise-level accounts. Athena planned, designed, executed, and adjusted business initiatives to improve effectiveness, increase ROI, and meet KPIs.

Following their tenure at Cable ONE, Athena worked at HDS as a Vice President and Operations and Marketing Manager. In this role, they specialized in F&I solutions, compliance, and automotive aftermarket products for auto and RV dealerships. Athena administered contracts, engaged in risk assessment, and assisted dealerships in achieving increased revenue generation.

Athena then joined Strategic Business Systems (SBS) as an Account Manager, where they were responsible for overall business management, quality control, and sales achievement. Athena developed and maintained relationships with strategic partners, administrators, and clients, and utilized their deep understanding of competitors' products and services to develop influential proposals.

In 2019, Athena joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. as a Sales and Training Specialist. Athena was recognized for their ability to grow average client value and attain revenue goals. Athena maintained client records, training materials, correspondence, and reporting using a CRM platform. Athena also coached and mentored individuals and teams for further growth and development to build talented sales teams.

Overall, Athena Germano, MBA has a strong background in business management, sales, and marketing, with a proven track record of achieving revenue goals and building strong relationships with clients.

Athena Germano, MBA, completed their Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue Global from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Kaplan University, and an AAS in Fashion Buying & Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Alongside their formal education, Athena has also obtained several certifications, including "Introduction to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam" from LinkedIn, "Content Marketing Certified" from HubSpot Academy, and various other certifications related to content marketing, email marketing, and inbound sales.