Kalindi Garvin

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Director of Engineering Career Services at The University of Iowa - College of Engineering

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Overview

Kalindi Garvin is the Director of Engineering Career Services at the University of Iowa, where she connects engineering students with career opportunities. She is also a Prosci-certified Change Management Strategist and the founder of Career Communication Strategies. Colleagues and students describe her as inspiring, patient, and a highly skilled communicator.

Beyond her professional roles, Kalindi is a published author who co-authored a book focused on the personal stories of cancer survivors. This project highlights her dedication to storytelling and supporting people through significant challenges, showcasing her deep sense of empathy and passion for resilience.

She co-authored a book titled, "Beyond the Battle: Cancer Survivors Stories of Resilience, Recovery, and Hope. "

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

Fast But Thoughtful

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Engineering Career Development
Her work at the University of Iowa and her own consultancy is dedicated to helping engineers and technical professionals build compelling career narratives and land next-level roles.
Student Success
Organizes career treks, fairs, and peer advising programs to help students find their passion and connect with employers like Lesaffre and G&W Electric Co.
Change Management
As a certified strategist, she has experience creating communications and change management plans for large-scale corporate projects, such as at Collins Aerospace.

Media Appearances

Kalindi has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Director of Engineering Career Services at The University of Iowa - College of Engineering
4-2019 - 7-2024
Director Of Career Services at Mount Mercy University
Founder & Chief Communication Strategist at Career Communication Strategies
Senior Change Management Specialist at Collins Aerospace
Senior Communications Specialist │ Employee Communications at Rockwell Collins

Education

2016 - 2018
Master of Arts (M.A.) from University of Iowa
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Mount Mercy University

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Insights For Selling To Kalindi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kalindi is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kalindi

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kalindi move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kalindi take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kalindi

Personality Compatibility


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