Cynthia Adame, CSM

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Senior Director, Strategic Operations at Fotona USA

Trabuco Canyon, California, United States

Overview

Cynthia is a Senior Director of Strategic Operations with over 22 years of experience leading projects from vision to completion. An alumna of Cal State Fullerton, she is recognized for her creative strategy and resource management. Colleagues consistently describe her as a self-motivated, organized, and natural leader.

Outside of her corporate roles, Cynthia has a significant passion for large-scale event management, demonstrated by her experience as a Program Director for Ultra4 Racing. She successfully led volunteer coordination for major outdoor events, showcasing her ability to manage complex logistics and large teams in high-pressure environments.

She once coordinated 200-400 daily volunteers for an event with over 90, 000 spectators.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Values Relationships

Charismatic

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Operations
Her current senior role at Fotona USA involves driving company-wide operational improvements and helping teams navigate change.
Project Management
With over two decades of experience, she trains and mentors teams in project management methodologies to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Team Mentorship
Described as a natural leader, she excels at guiding and motivating team members, fostering an environment where concerns are easily addressed.

Media Appearances

Cynthia has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Senior Director, Strategic Operations at Fotona USA
2-2023 - 12-2024
Program Director at Fotona USA
1-2022 - 2-2023
Program Director at Ultra4 Racing
3-2020 - 12-2021
IT Project Manager II | Lead Project Manager at Applied Medical
9-2019 - 4-2020
Program Manager at Foundation for Ophthalmic Medical Education

Education

2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics
2000 - 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS) from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Insights For Selling To Cynthia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cynthia is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cynthia

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cynthia move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Cynthia take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Cynthia

Personality Compatibility


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