Spotlighting Associate Business Development Manager Jelani Gibson

Why do you love working with this employee?
His continuous enthusiasm and willingness to tackle new things.
—Erika Rockwell, VP Group Director - Commerce Marketing

Jelani is always bringing passion to the table, regardless of the topic for discussion. You can bet that he'll bring the enthusiasm, the cross-collaborative thinking and new ideas that energize the whole team.
—Kayla Miller, Sr Account Executive

Jelani's eagerness to learn and challenge himself, and do so with a smile on his face, make him a joy to work with. His positivity is contagious and he exemplifies what it means to be a real team player.
—Caitlyn Haugen, Account Supervisor

What’s something this employee does better than anyone else?
Leverages his network to find solutions and answers
—Erika Rockwell

How does this employee make you better at your job?
He keeps me grounded on the needs of our associates at his level
—Erika Rockwell

How does this employee make AUC better?
He shares his perspective and new ideas
—Erika Rockwell

Jelani makes AUC better with his contagious passion for executing relentlessly.
—Kayla Miller

Jelani is a true "people person" — he's an expert at making meaningful connections. He brings positivity and a fresh perspective to every project.
—Caitlyn Haugen

 
From Jelani

What’s your secret advantage at work?
I make an effort to approach every conversation with clients and colleagues with a genuine interest in who they are outside of work. There is always more to learn about a person, and I aim to discover something new in each interaction.

What do you love most about working in commerce?
What I love most is witnessing our clients' success. I often see where they started with us, and it’s rewarding to observe the transformation from our collaborative efforts. Seeing these partnerships result in measurable success is fulfilling.

What work of art changed your life (book, movie, album, painting, building, recipe)?
The book The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz had a profound impact on me. I love books that inspire new ways of thinking, and this one is all about how to think and believe bigger. It will always be on my list of book recommendations.

Dream vacation?
My dream vacation is to solo travel to at least ten countries in Europe and Africa in one year. This journey would be dedicated to learning about human history and experiencing different cultures.