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The Job Title is Temporary. The Skills Are Not. | Next Level Careers
Featuring Nick Tooker, Head of Partnerships and Corporate Development, Expensify

Nick Tooker went from picking up an NBA agent's dry cleaning to building investor relations at a public company and says it's basically the same job. A conversation about skills over titles.

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Transferable Skills: What They Are & Why They Matter

Whether you're switching industries, returning to work after time away, or making a case for a promotion, you're not starting from scratch.

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The Surprising People-Centric World of Procurement | Next-Level Careers
Featuring Joshua Glazer, Vice President Procurement Services, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

A grounded look at what it’s like to work in procurement for a Tribal enterprise: purposeful work, real collaboration, and long‑view growth at San Manuel.

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The Art of Managing Up

Your relationship with your manager shapes your workday more than almost anything else. Learn strategies and habits for managing up with Next Level Careers.

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Building a Career at the Intersection of Creative and Data | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jordan Abidor, Sr. Manager - Strategic Content Marketing (Worldwide Seller Communications) at Amazon

From high school t-shirts to Amazon keynotes, Jordan Abidor's career shows why the best marketing careers are built on both creative and Data fluency.

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Leading Through Complexity Piece by Piece | Next Level Careers
Featuring Rhonda Washington, Vice President, Enterprise Portfolio Management at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

How a career pivot from finance to project management led Rhonda Washington to lead with trust, break down complexity, and put people first.

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Building Trust in Development Marketing | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jessica Reynolds, Senior Vice President - Communications at Banbury Development

Jessica Reynolds shares what it takes to market a place before it exists, and how honest communication carries a project through years of evolution.

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Balancing Sales Goals With a Member-First Culture | Next Level Careers
Featuring Lyon Lazare, Director of Sales at Monarch Beach Golf Links

A look at how Lyon Lazare balances revenue pressure with long-term member loyalty, and what any relationship-driven industry can learn from it.

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The Invisible Skillset of a Finance Leader | Next Level Careers
Featuring Janice Fitzpatrick, Vice President Finance at Palms Casino Resort

After 40 years in gaming finance, Janice Fitzpatrick shares what actually separates a competent finance professional from one who moves a business forward.