Carissa Destinia, CSM

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Associate Director, HR Digital Transformation at Cognizant

Redmond, Washington, United States

Overview

Carissa is an Associate Director of HR Digital Transformation at Cognizant with over 15 years of experience focusing on employee experience. She leads modernization initiatives using technologies like Workday, Oracle, and ServiceNow. Colleagues describe her as innovative, dedicated, and creative.

Outside of her corporate role, Carissa is an accomplished fashion designer. She founded her own label, Carissa Destinia Fashion Design, and her work has been showcased at major events, including New York, Portland, and Seattle Fashion Weeks, reflecting a strong passion for creative arts.

She merges the analytical world of HR technology with the creative sphere, having had her own fashion designs featured in New York Fashion Week.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Upfront

ROI Conscious

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Employee Experience
Her entire professional focus is on leading HR transformations through the lens of employee experience to unlock engagement and business value.
HR Digital Transformation
She has extensive experience leading global initiatives for HRIS systems, including Workday, UKG, and ServiceNow, focusing on modernization and automation.
Fashion Design
She founded her own fashion label, which has been featured in New York, Seattle, and Portland Fashion Weeks, indicating a significant personal passion.

Media Appearances

Carissa has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
Associate Director, HR Digital Transformation at Cognizant
Designer at Carissa Destinia Fashion Design
3-2016 - 2-2022
Consulting Manager, HR Digital Transformation (Employee Experience) at PK
Sr. Product Manager Developer Loyalty Program at Microsoft
Sr. Product Manager for Solutions Offerings at Symphony Teleca

Education

2008 - 2011
MBA from Keller Graduate Management
2013 - 2013
Scrum Master from International Scrum Institute

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Exp : 9 Location : Redmond, Washington, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Associate Director, HR Digital Transformation at Cognizant
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Insights For Selling To Carissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Carissa is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Carissa

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Carissa move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Carissa take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Carissa

Personality Compatibility


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