Emily Haines
About Emily Haines
Emily Haines serves as the Director of Account Management for Mid Market at Handshake, where she has focused on democratizing access to opportunities for students and alumni. She has held various roles in account management and sales at companies including Houzz, Spotify, and aaro Entertainment.
Current Role at Handshake
Emily Haines serves as the Director of Account Management, Mid Market at Handshake since 2022. In this role, she focuses on democratizing access to opportunities for students and alumni. Previously, she held the position of Interim Head of Account Management during the Vice President's sabbatical and parental leave, demonstrating her leadership capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience at Handshake
Emily Haines has a history of roles at Handshake, having worked as an Enterprise Account Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as Manager of Account Management, Mid Market from 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Handshake spans various responsibilities, contributing to her expertise in account management and client relations.
Career Background at Houzz
Prior to her tenure at Handshake, Emily Haines worked at Houzz in several capacities. She began as a Sales Development Representative in 2014, later advancing to Sales Manager-SDR from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Account Manager for Professional Development and Client Success from 2014 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in sales and client engagement.
Educational Background
Emily Haines earned her Bachelor's degree in Arts Media and Entertainment from the University of Arizona, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also attended the University of Richmond for 11 months in 2013, further enhancing her educational credentials.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before her roles in account management, Emily Haines gained experience as a Campus Representative for Spotify from 2013 to 2014 and worked as a Marketing and Promotions Assistant for University of Arizona Athletics from 2011 to 2014. She also worked as an Independent Contractor in Digital Media at aaro Entertainment from 2015 to 2017, broadening her skill set in marketing and digital media.