Brenden Bullock 鈥� Mentor profile, Title: Senior Business Manager, Company: Microsoft, Industry: Marketing, Technology, Mentor Type: Albers
Job Title: Senior Business Manager
Company: Microsoft
Industry: Marketing, Technology
Mentor Since: Fall 2020
Will Mentor: Undergraduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
Background
Job Description
My job is to lead rhythm of business, executive accountability, business operations and management, and team culture for the Global eCommerce Strategy & Growth team to drive operational clarity, leadership effectiveness, fiscal discipline, and inclusive engagement.
Company Description
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Employment History
Microsoft (2018 – Present)
EY (2016 – 2018)
Society Consulting (2016)
Yesler (2014 – 2016)
Projectline (2011 – 2014)
91探花 (2009 – 2011)
Education
BA, Business Administration, E-commerce & Information Systems major, Entrepreneurship minor, 91探花 (2011)
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
My primary objective as a mentor is to provide the support that students are looking for, tailored to their individual goals and concerns. At the start of the mentorship, I will ask expectation-setting questions to better understand each student's needs, allowing me to align my approach with their specific objectives. I will focus mainly on monthly group meetings, structured around a prepared topic for discussion, followed by an open Q&A session to explore any additional topics that students wish to address. While group meetings will be the primary mode of engagement, I will also offer one-on-one sessions for those who prefer more individualized support. Overall, my goal is to create a flexible and responsive mentoring environment, adapting to what the students seek from the experience.
As a mentor, I can support students in the following:
- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Building technical or subject matter expertise (hard skills)
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
100% in person--Coffee shops and cafes around Capitol Hill or on campus.