901 Advizers
Giovanni
Senior Sourcing Analyst (former)
NASCAR
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey: MBA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giopieve/
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Q1Career path
MBA
Sourcing and Procurement
Career Path
2:02
"I worked in a lab there and just kind of realized it wasn't for me."
Q2Main responsibilities
Sourcing and Procurement
Project Management
Data Analysis
1:31
"I was suggesting new ideas, new ways to improve systems, and I was kind of the project manager for those systems improvements."
Q3Day in the life
Data Analysis
Project Management
Communication
1:24
"Every day was a little different because every day I would focus on different things."
Q4Most important skills - role
Data Analysis
Communication Skills
Data Visualization
1:34
"It's really important to learn how to, in a sense, teach."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Cross-functional Collaboration
Process Improvement
Project Management
1:16
"Working with the people at NASCAR in kind of a cross-functional manner was a lot of fun."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Fast-Paced Environment
Change Management
Stakeholder Communication
1:59
"You have to always be on top of things."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Event Planning
Teamwork
Motorsports Industry
1:05
"Motorsport is, it's a fun industry. I think it's very, uh, tight knit. People in motorsports really wanna help each other."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Motivation
Go-Getter
Problem-Solving
1:04
"People who thrive in motorsport, um, are go-getters. They're problem solvers."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Industry Pace
Internship Experience
Excel Skills
1:06
"Probably would've been good to have a better feel for how fast we move. And I'm not just talking about race day. I'm talking about as an industry"
Q10Entry-level positions
Motorsports
Partnership Marketing
Internships
1:41
"First thing I would encourage is internships. The NASCAR Next program is a great program."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Company Culture
Proactive Learning
Strategic Thinking
2:46
"If you have a strategic idea, something you think could benefit the company, talk to someone about it."
Q12College ideas for success
Interdisciplinary Learning
Extracurricular Activities
Diverse Skillset
1:39
"They're not necessarily looking for the cookie cutter employee. They're looking for somebody who can innovate."
Q14Most impactful experience at W.P. Carey
Career Change
Internship Impact
MBA Experience
1:29
"I realized, wow, I'm enjoying this. I'm succeeding in this. I can do well. I think that really impacted me."