Embracing Change: Navigating a Career in Transition
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You’re invited to an illuminating fireside chat with Tami DeWeese, a seasoned executive whose career journey embodies resilience and purpose. In "Embracing Change: Navigating Career Transitions with Purpose," Tami shares her personal odyssey navigating the dynamic world of technology and telecommunications. From pioneering transformative initiatives as the Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at a top global brand to picking herself up after hearing her role was eliminated, Tami's story is one of resilience and adaptability. Gain invaluable insights on upskilling, stepping out of your comfort zone, and staying focused on a purpose-driven career path. If you are experiencing a career transition or looking to make a pivot, this is the talk to join.
Tami DeWeese (She/Her)
Tami DeWeese is a results-driven executive with over 20 years of large corporate experience in the technology and telecommunications industries at Samsung, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong track record of driving business growth and leading transformative initiatives by setting the strategic direction and leading the tactical execution. She’s recognized as a change agent and culture champion with a commitment to excellence who enables forward progress. Her areas of expertise span across the sales lifecycle, people leadership, and diversity & inclusion. During her 12 year tenure at Samsung Electronics America, Tami held several key roles, including the company’s first Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, where she established foundational frameworks and crafted playbooks to drive company growth for the top 5 global brand. She’s a Modern Chief Diversity Officer program graduate at Cornell University, served on the Manufacturing Institute D&I Advisory Council, podcast speaker, Samsung Newsroom features, and contributed to LeanIn’s Allyship at Work program commercialization. Prior to her DEI role, she was a key leader within a new start-up team focused on developing a suite of enterprise-class services and solutions. She led many strategic implementations including the company’s first 24x7 enterprise tier 3 tech center providing critical support to Fortune 1500 customers, and product launches enabling entrance into new markets advancing the growth of a multi-billion dollar B2B division. Tami spent over 10 years in telecom sales and management growing the System Integrator Alliance Channels at Verizon Business and Lumen Technologies. There she served in different roles substantially growing revenue for new strategic products and by establishing operational efficiency to maximize profitability. Tami keeps busy with her husband and their two high school teens activities. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, restoring furniture and hosting guests at their AirBnB properties.