I began the new year with a wonderful professional development opportunity. On January 7 and 8, I attended Presentation Academy at the McGraw-Hill offices in Burr Ridge, IL. Above is the picture of our building. My classmates and I were given many useful tips for delivering successful sales presentations and I am very excited to use what I learned in my new role as sales consultant! This was the best professional development opportunity I have ever had during my 3 1/2 years working full time for McGraw-Hill.
After our first day of training we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant . The private dinner allowed me time to socialize and to get to know my co-workers. We had three wonderful teachers at the academy: Kathy Nauman (National Sales & Product Training Director), Cathy Allison (consultant manager for the Central Region and my manager), and Jacquie Salvator(consultant manager for the North Region). All three teachers are dynamic presenters and I learned a lot from each of them. At the end of the two days we had a mini graduation ceremony where we were presented with a graduation certificate and a beautiful Cross pen and pencil set. What a wonderful way to kick off a new year!
Kathy Nauman, me, and my manager, Cathy Allison.
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