Kelly Bolander

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Senior Business Manager at Microsoft

San Diego, California, United States

Overview

Kelly is a Strategic Events and Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in orchestrating global initiatives and cross-functional programs. She excels at turning complex problems into actionable solutions, informed by her business degree from the University of Washington and a certification in Change Management.

She is passionate about exploring how technology and AI can be leveraged to create a positive human impact in mission-driven areas. Her interests lie specifically within health, accessibility, and social good, reflecting a desire to connect technology with meaningful outcomes.

Unique fact: Kelly won 3rd place in a National Advertising Campaign Competition where she developed and presented a comprehensive business plan.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Informal

Believer

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Social Impact Tech
Passionate about using technology and AI to enhance human impact in mission-driven areas like health, accessibility, and social good.
Employee Experience
Led a cross-business initiative that directly impacted 15, 000 employees and directed an awards program for 17, 000 employees at Microsoft.
Global Event Management
Has extensive experience leading domestic and international events for both Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Media Appearances

Kelly has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Senior Business Manager at Microsoft
8-2020 - 9-2023
Business Manager at Microsoft at Microsoft
9-2018 - 8-2020
Event Manager at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at Opus Agency
7-2014 - 7-2016
Microsoft Worldwide Partnership Conference Intern at JeffreyM Consulting
6-2013 - 8-2013
Global Health Fellow Intern at USAID

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration from UW Foster School of Business
2007 - 2010
Education details unavailable from Woodinville High School

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Insights For Selling To Kelly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelly is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelly

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelly move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Kelly take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Kelly

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