Joshua Talbott

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DISC Type : dc

Director at Kent State University

Greater Cleveland, United States

Overview

Joshua Talbott is a technology leader and the Director of Information Technologies for the College of Arts & Sciences at Kent State University. He holds ITIL and Lean certifications and is described by colleagues as a knowledgeable and meticulous mentor who is quick to provide solutions. He has spent his career at the university in various technology and media roles.

Outside of his primary role, Joshua is a self-described "maker, technologist, and designer" who is passionate about blending engineering with storytelling. He teaches creative coding as an Adjunct Professor and explores using AI for learning and fun. He also founded Tuttibar™, a company creating 3D-printed modular bike accessories.

He once led a project to 3D scan an Italian statue and print a replica for an exhibition at Ellis Island.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Educational Technology
His entire career is dedicated to managing technology and supporting students and faculty within Kent State University, where he also teaches technology courses.
Creative AI Applications
His posts show a keen interest in using AI as a tool for creativity and learning, such as exploring intellectual property or "vibe coding" an e-commerce platform.
3D Printing & Design
He led a complex 3D scanning and printing project for an international exhibition and founded a company, Tuttibar™, that designs and 3D-prints custom bike accessories.

Media Appearances

Joshua has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2022
Director at Kent State University
12-2019 - 6-2022
Owner at Talbott Solutions, LLC
5-2017 - 3-2018
Application Developer at Studio51VFX
9-2016 - 6-2022
Team Leader at Kent State University
8-2016 - 8-2018
iOS Developer at Lucy Junior, LLC

Education

2002 - 2012
Masters of Science; Bachelor of Science; 2005 Associate Degree from Kent State University
2001 - 2012
Technology from Kent State University

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Exp : 19 Location : Greater Cleveland, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Kent State University
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Insights For Selling To Joshua

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joshua is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joshua

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joshua move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Joshua take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Joshua

Personality Compatibility


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