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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.

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From Politics to Tribal Government Communications | Next Level Careers
Featuring Ashleigh Pisarcik, Director of Strategic Communications

From Capitol Hill to tribal government communications, Ashleigh Pisarcik reflects on reinventing her career without losing the skills that got her there.

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Building a Career That Spans Worlds: From Federal Service to Media to Corporate Leadership
Featuring Steven Gomez, Chief Physical Security Officer at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Steven Gomez reflects on building a career from the FBI to ABC News to leading security at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel, and what keeps it all connected.

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Going Back for Your MBA as a Seasoned Professional Can Redefine Your Career | Next Level Careers
Featuring Dianna Scina, Director of Experiential Marketing at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

There’s no direct path in a gaming career. Dianna Scina shows us the value of investing in yourself and trusting your instincts to have a successful and fulfilling life and career in gaming.

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Career Advice for Women in Leadership | Next Level Careers
Featuring Laura De La Cruz, Assistant General Manager of Palms Casino Resort

Laura De La Cruz went from answering phones to Assistant General Manager of Palms Casino Resort. Here's how women can build real leadership careers in gaming.