Caroline Gifford

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Associate at A.W. Miller Search

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Caroline Gifford is a recent Magna Cum Laude marketing graduate from Florida State University, now an Associate at A. W. Miller Search. She partners with technology startups to advise on hiring and building winning teams. People who have worked with her describe her as diligent, creative, hard-working, and a genuine "people person. "

Outside of work, Caroline has a strong background in community building and event management from her time as Academic Chair for an FSU living-learning community. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy, and was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority during her time at university.

During an internship at the law firm Akin Gump, she researched Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics extensively.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Startup Talent Strategy
Her current role involves advising Seed through Series C technology startups and VCs on hiring, talent acquisition, and building effective teams.
Event Planning
She has expressed a strong interest in event planning and has practical experience organizing a firm-wide event during a legal internship and for a university organization.
ESG Initiatives
As an intern at Akin Gump, she conducted extensive research on topics and companies related to Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria.

Media Appearances

Caroline has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025 - 12-2025
Associate at A.W. Miller Search
9-2024 - 5-2025
Brand Advocate at Strategic Group
8-2024 - 5-2025
Academic Chair at FSU Exploration & Discovery Living-Learning Community
1-2022 - 5-2025
Member at Delta Zeta Sorority
6-2024 - 8-2024
Client Value/Practice Initiatives Intern at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Education

8-2021 - 5-2025
Bachelor of Science - BS from Florida State University - College of Business
9-2017 - 6-2021
Regents Diploma from Fontbonne Hall

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Insights For Selling To Caroline

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Caroline is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Caroline

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Caroline move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Caroline take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Caroline

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