Cherry Tun Smith, MBA
About Cherry Tun Smith, MBA
Cherry Tun Smith, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at Medallia, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in managing global enterprise projects and leading cross-functional teams, she specializes in delivering solutions that align with strategic business objectives.
Work at Medallia
Cherry Tun Smith has held multiple roles at Medallia since joining the company in 2019. She currently serves as Senior Director, Strategic Accounts, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Strategic Accounts - Professional Services from 2021 to 2022 and Senior Manager from 2019 to 2021. In her current position, she communicates big picture goals to clients and project teams, emphasizing execution details. She is known for her ability to manage global enterprise projects and lead cross-functional teams.
Education and Expertise
Cherry Tun Smith earned her MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Applications and Information Systems from the University of Bridgeport, completed between 1995 and 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and accounting applications, Business Intelligence, and various technology solutions. She specializes in designing and delivering solutions that align with strategic business objectives.
Background
Before her tenure at Medallia, Cherry Tun Smith worked at Clarion Partners LLC from 2008 to 2019, where she progressed from Vice President of Business Solutions to Senior Vice President. Her experience at Clarion Partners included managing business solutions in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, she worked at Datalan as a Project Manager and Consultant from 2001 to 2005 and at Modem Media as a Project Manager from 2000 to 2001. This diverse background has contributed to her ability to thrive in global team environments.
Achievements
Cherry Tun Smith is recognized for her role in collaborating with clients to develop strategies and roadmaps for large, complex initiatives. She has extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams and fostering innovation within her teams. Her proficiency in utilizing Agile methodology in project management enhances her effectiveness in delivering solutions that meet strategic business objectives. She directly manages a team of program and project managers, serving as a point of escalation for project-related issues.