Debra Brinkman
About Debra Brinkman
Debra Brinkman is a Senior Product Marketing Manager with extensive experience in product marketing and business strategy development. She has worked at Device42 since 2022 and previously held similar roles at INAP and ServerCentral Turing Group.
Work at Device42
Debra Brinkman currently serves as the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Device42, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on product marketing strategies that align with the company's goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing marketing initiatives and collaborating with various teams to enhance product visibility and market reach.
Previous Experience at INAP
Before joining Device42, Debra Brinkman worked at INAP as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she was responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that supported the company's product offerings. Her work contributed to enhancing INAP's market presence and customer engagement.
Professional Background
Debra Brinkman has a diverse professional background in product marketing. She worked at ServerCentral Turing Group (SCTG) as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she held the position of Marketing Leader at Arthur J. Gallagher for the Retail Commercial Insurance Brokerage Division from 2006 to 2010. Her experience spans various industries, focusing on business strategy development and marketing.
Education and Expertise
Debra Brinkman holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Marketing from Roosevelt University. She also completed Executive Education in Marketing at Northwestern University and earned PMA Certification from Product Marketing Alliance. Her educational background supports her expertise in business strategy development, process redesign, and contract development.
Skills and Specializations
Debra Brinkman specializes in business strategy development, process redesign, and contract development. She possesses strong problem-solving abilities that enhance her capacity to understand stakeholders' needs. Her skills include research and analysis, metrics, marketing, communications, training, negotiations, and customer relations. She is recognized for her leadership and interpersonal skills, which aid in delivering projects effectively.