Blue Young
About Blue Young
Blue Young is a Senior Sales Development Representative at Adpearance, drawing on a diverse career that includes roles in education and marketing. With a background in biology and business management, she leverages her experiences to enhance sales interactions and foster enthusiasm for learning.
Current Role at Adpearance
Blue Young serves as a Senior Sales Development Representative at Adpearance, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on enhancing sales interactions by leveraging her diverse career background. Young utilizes her life experiences and broad perspectives to connect with clients and foster relationships. Her enthusiasm for working with individuals who share a passion for learning contributes to a collaborative environment within the company.
Previous Experience at Foureyes
Prior to her current role, Blue Young worked as an Account Executive at Foureyes from 2018 to 2020 in the Portland, Oregon Area. During her two years at Foureyes, she developed skills in client management and sales strategies. This experience further solidified her expertise in sales development and prepared her for her current position.
Education and Academic Background
Blue Young holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Whitman College, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at George Fox University from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Science Education from The City College of New York, studying from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and scientific literacy.
Teaching Experience in New York City
From 2015 to 2016, Blue Young worked as a Teacher of Physics and AP Biology at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. This role allowed her to apply her educational background in a practical setting, focusing on developing students' scientific understanding. Her teaching experience has influenced her approach to sales, bringing clarity and enthusiasm to her interactions.
Career at adidas
Blue Young's career includes a significant tenure at adidas, where she worked as a Footwear Marketing Merchandiser from 1997 to 2001. In this role, she managed product lines for children's footwear and was involved in project management for promotional t-shirt design and production. Her experience at adidas contributed to her skills in merchandising and marketing within the footwear industry.