May Medallada Robinson

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DISC Type : DSI

Communications Manager at KABOOM!

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

May Medallada Robinson is a Communications Manager at KABOOM! with over 15 years of experience in public relations and strategic communications for nonprofits. An Adjunct Professor at Towson University, she holds degrees from Towson and Gonzaga. Colleagues describe her as positive, intelligent, and a brilliant marketing mind.

Her lifes purpose is to amplify the stories of marginalized communities through communication and education. As a writer, she explores her personal experiences as a multiracial immigrant to build empathy and community. She is passionate about bridging gaps and fostering a sense of belonging and humanity.

Unique fact: May is a published writer who shares powerful personal essays about navigating her multiracial identity and the importance of cultural respect.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Ending Playspace Inequity
As Communications Manager for KABOOM! , her work is centered on the nonprofit's mission to end playspace inequity, particularly in Black and Brown communities.
Community Storytelling
Views storytelling as a tool to amplify the voices of often-silenced communities, build common ground, and increase empathy, which she describes as her life's purpose.
Multiracial Identity
She writes publicly about her personal experiences as a multiracial (Filipino and white) immigrant to advocate for authentic representation and cultural respect.

Media Appearances

May has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Communications Manager at KABOOM!
1-2020
Adjunct Professor (Communication Studies) at Towson University
8-2021 - 8-2022
Lecturer (Mass Communication) at Towson University
7-2022 - 7-2023
Associate Director Of Communications, Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University
6-2021 - 6-2023
National Vice President at Alpha Xi Delta

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Towson University
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Gonzaga University

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Insights For Selling To May

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with May is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from May

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will May move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can May take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And May

Personality Compatibility


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