John Athens
About John Athens
John Athens serves as the Finance and Insurance Team Lead at Shift, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in finance, insurance, and real estate, with previous roles at companies such as Sunrun and Cassidy Turley.
Current Role at Shift
John Athens serves as the Finance and Insurance Team Lead at Shift, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the finance and insurance operations, ensuring that the team meets its objectives and delivers quality service to clients. His extensive experience within the company has equipped him with the necessary skills to lead effectively.
Previous Experience in Operations and Sales
Before his current role, John Athens held various positions at Shift, including Senior Inside Sales and Inside Sales Representative. He worked in these roles from 2017 to 2020, gaining valuable experience in sales operations. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Field Operations Manager at Sunrun in 2015, where he managed field operations in San Jose, CA.
Internship Experience in Real Estate
John Athens began his career with internships in commercial real estate. In 2014, he worked as a Commercial Real Estate Intern at Cassidy Turley for three months in Palo Alto, CA, and later as a Commercial Real Estate and Property Management Intern at Sequoia Realty Services for two months in Redwood City. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in the real estate sector.
Educational Background
John Athens earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from Saint Mary's College of California. He attended the college from 2011 to 2015, where he developed a strong understanding of business principles and marketing strategies, which he has applied throughout his career.