Kristie Mason

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Global Talent Acquisition Partner at Microsoft

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Kristie Mason is a Global Talent Acquisition Partner at Microsoft with eight years of comprehensive HR experience spanning the technology, real estate, education, and manufacturing sectors. A graduate of West Virginia University with a BBA, she specializes in strategic planning, change management, and is a Certified Diversity Recruiter.

A unique aspect of her career is the demonstrated experience in initiating cost containment strategies that have resulted in significant savings for the companies she has worked for.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Acquisition
As a Talent Acquisition Partner for Microsoft's US Sales Team, she focuses on empowering the organization by finding the right people to achieve its goals.
Diversity in Recruiting
She holds a certification as a Diversity Recruiter, indicating a specialized focus on building inclusive and diverse teams.
HR Strategic Planning
Her experience includes collaborating with senior management to conduct strategic HR planning to support and further corporate objectives.

Media Appearances

Kristie has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2017
Global Talent Acquisition Partner at Microsoft
4-2015 - 1-2017
Head of Recruiting at CodeObjects Inc.
2-2014 - 3-2015
Recruiting Manager, Senior Recruiter / AMS at MassMutual
3-2012 - 1-2014
CCAR Recruitment Lead & Recruitment Manager / AMS at Credit Suisse
4-2010 - 1-2012
Project Management Consultant at Albourne Partners

Education

2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from West Virginia University

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Insights For Selling To Kristie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kristie is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kristie

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kristie move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Kristie take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kristie

Personality Compatibility


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