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Brenden Bullock

Job Title: Business Manager
Company: Microsoft
Industry: Technology
Mentor Since: Fall 2020
Will Mentor: Undergraduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
Profile

Background

Job Description

As a Business Manager at Microsoft, I drive strategic initiatives and manage operations to ensure the alignment of our marketing efforts with company goals. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, streamline processes, and deliver impactful results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Company Description

Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Employment History

Microsoft, Ernst & Young, Society Consulting, Yesler, Projectline

Education

BA in Business Administration, E-commerce & Information Systems major, Entrepreneurship minor, Seattle U - 2011

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

My primary objective as a mentor is to provide the support that students are looking for, tailored to their individual goals and concerns. At the start of the mentorship, I will ask expectation-setting questions to better understand each studen's needs, allowing me to align my approach with their specific objectives. I will focus mainly on monthly group meetings, structured around a prepared topic for discussion, followed by an open Q&A session to explore any additional topics that students wish to address. While group meetings will be the primary mode of engagement, I will also offer one-on-one sessions for those who prefer more individualized support. Overall, my goal is to create a flexible and responsive mentoring environment, adapting to what the students seek from the experience.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% in person--Coffee shops and cafes around Capitol Hill or on campus.