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Cristal Blackwell - Lastra

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Board Member at Tobacconist Association of America
📍 Tampa, Florida, United States

Cristal Blackwell-Lastra is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at J. C. Newman Cigar Co. , with a strong background in sales leadership and team motivation. A Bachelor of Applied Science graduate from Milligan University, she is described as dynamic, motivational, and a great leader, also holding board positions at multiple associations.

A multi-generational Tampa native, Cristal is deeply involved in her community and passionate about preserving its heritage. She serves as President of the Board for the Centro Asturiano de Tampa, a historic club central to her familys history, dedicating her time to honoring her Spanish roots and ensuring the legacy continues.

Her connection to Tampas history is deeply personal, with childhood memories of her mother attending events at the Centro Asturiano.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Senior
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Cristal shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Cristal cares about

Sales Leadership
As VP of Sales and Marketing, she has a proven record of driving growth and leading teams. Recommendations praise her as a dynamic leader and motivator.
Cigar Industry
Holds a senior leadership role at America's oldest family-owned cigar company and is a board member for the Tobacconist Association of America.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Board Member
Tobacconist Association of America
3-2021
President of the Board of Directors
Centro Asturiano de Tampa
6-2015
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
J.C. Newman Cigar Co
3-2010 - 6-2015
Regional Sales Director II SWFL
Dex Media
2-2006 - 3-2010
Mideast Sales Director
Dex One
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Education details unavailable
Hillsborough High School
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
Milligan University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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