If you don’t know Krystal Barnes yet, you want to. She’s a shining star in Inside Sales in Cary, and an all-round wonderful human. Krystal often deflects the spotlight, praising others instead of basking in it herself. But we got her to agree to be featured here in honor of Black History Month. Read on to learn about Krystal.
Where were you born?
Born on Long Island, NY, USA. But raised in Raleigh, NC, since the age of two.
What was your first job?
Footlocker shoe store in North Hills Mall in Raleigh, NC.
In one word, what's the best thing about your current job?
Collaboration.
List three of your favorite hobbies.
Traveling, listening to all genres of music, and leisure cycling.
Describe yourself in three words.
Determined, free spirit, compassionate.
What book are you reading?
The Alchemist.
What is your favorite movie genre?
I LOVE documentaries!
What is the first web page you go to when you start work?
inside.sas.com
If you could have a dinner party with five famous people, who would they be?
Princess Diana, Michelle Obama, Prince, Anthony Bourdain, and Mae Jemison.
What is your favorite podcast to listen to?
TED Talks Daily.
Name one JMP-related achievement that you're proud of.
My team achieving the Elite Sales Circle.
Name one thing most of your colleagues would be surprised to know.
In 2019 I celebrated my birthday in Ghana to commemorate the African Diaspora.
Name one other person in the division who you admire and describe why in three sentences or fewer.
Tough question since I admire quite a few people in the division. However I learned about JMP from Diana Levey who often spoke of JMP's culture of innovation, the product and her amazing colleagues and customers. JMP is truly the best place to work and I'm so grateful to be a part of the JMP family!
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