Vincent Di Paola
About Vincent Di Paola
Vincent Di Paola is an Account Executive, Client Development at Cision in Austin, Texas, with a background in hospitality and a focus on integrating AI tools to enhance client engagement.
Current Role at Cision
Vincent Di Paola serves as an Account Executive in Client Development at Cision. Based in Austin, Texas, he plays a key role in managing and developing client relationships. His responsibilities include client engagement, retention strategies, and leveraging AI tools to enhance client interactions.
Career History at Cision
Before his current role, Vincent Di Paola worked in various capacities at Cision. He began as a Customer Support Specialist in 2021, where he worked for four months. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Account Manager, Client Development from 2022 to 2024. Over these two years, he gained valuable experience that led to his current position. His career at Cision reflects a steady progression driven by his commitment to client relations.
Experience in Hospitality
Vincent Di Paola has a diverse background in the hospitality industry. He worked as a Dining Room Manager at Delicious Hospitality Group's Legacy Records and Charlie Bird in New York. He also worked at Eleven Madison Park's EMP Summer House and EMP Winter House as part of the service team. Moreover, Vincent served as a Dining Room Manager and Support Staff at Union Square Hospitality Group's Maialino. These roles, which spanned from 2016 to 2020, honed his skills in service excellence and operations management.
Transition to Tech Industry
Vincent Di Paola transitioned to the tech industry during the pandemic, a move that took him to Austin, Texas. He started his tech career at Cision, integrating his hospitality-first approach with client relations in the tech landscape. His experience in hospitality provides a unique perspective, enabling him to blend traditional service excellence with modern technological solutions.
Mentorship and Professional Influences
Mentored by renowned hospitality leaders Danny Meyer and Will Guidara, Vincent Di Paola's approach to client relations has been significantly shaped by their philosophies. This mentorship has instilled in him a strong foundation in hospitality principles, which he now integrates into his client development strategies in the tech industry.