Sara

Senior Marketing Coordinator, Corporate Marketing

Tell us about your job. What do you do?
I support the planning, design and production of a variety of communications and public relations materials, presentations and projects, including:  print, website, sales collateral, magazine advertising, direct mail pieces and case studies.  I am also responsible for performing research, planning, data collection and reporting on a variety of marketing projects and studies while ensuring quality and consistency with company objectives.  I provide support for tradeshow and event planning, which includes reviewing exhibitor guidelines, assisting with booth selection, ordering goods and services to meet logistical needs and coordinating lodging for exhibit staff.

How did you begin your career at West? How did you advance through the company? What’s made you successful?
I began my career at West in October 2005, after graduating college from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 

What do you love about your job?
I love that everyday brings a new, unique challenge, allowing me to not only gain more knowledge about the company, but I’m also continually learning the most up-to-date marketing techniques and trends.  In addition, I love working with everyone in the Sales & Marketing department.  Each person brings a different personality and a unique set of talents to share.

What’s the best thing about working here? What makes you proud to work for West?
I enjoy working for West because it has allowed me to take all of the knowledge I learned in college, and truly apply it in the real world.  I’m proud of working for West because I can say I’m part of a company that has not only been nationally recognized as a leader in their industry, but has also played a key role in helping many of our clients receive awards of customer service excellence.

What would you tell someone who was thinking of beginning a career with West? What does it take to succeed here?
West provides a breadth of opportunities; whether you have tenured experience, or you’re just starting your career, there’s a spot for you.  Working with West Corporation means that you’re not only working for one of the best corporations, but you’re also working with several of the country’s leading Fortune 1000 companies.

What three words would you use to describe your job? What three words describe West?
My job is challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. West is innovative, growing, a leader.

How has West’s management team shaped your experience? What kind of support have they provided you? What has been most valuable about your interaction with the management team(s)?
The West management team has always provided me with ongoing guidance and support, helping me develop my skills as a professional.  If I ever have any questions about a certain project, or even just the company as a whole, I know that my supervisor is always just a few steps down the hall if I need him.  He’s always open to new ideas and is constantly encouraging me to excel in my position.