Michelle Shauer

Commander
DISC Type : D

Technical Project Manager at loanDepot

Irvine, California, United States

Overview

Michelle is a seasoned program management and organizational development leader with over 25 years of experience driving change across various industries. Colleagues describe her as purposeful, forward-thinking, and highly effective at managing large, complex projects. She holds a BA from Louisiana Tech University and is passionate about guiding strategic initiatives.

She has recently earned certifications in Generative AI, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Organizational Transformation
Her professional focus is on driving organizational change, success, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, as stated in her headline and career goals.
IT Infrastructure
Managed key on-premise and cloud infrastructure deployments at previous roles, utilizing technologies from Dell, VMware, Veeam, and Palo Alto.
Generative AI
Recently obtained certifications in "Generative AI Overview for Project Managers" and its use cases in cloud computing, indicating a strong current interest in the topic.

Media Appearances

Michelle has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Technical Project Manager at loanDepot
10-2023 - 9-2024
Project Manager at Sidepath
4-2023 - 10-2023
Project Manager at Performance Team a company of Maersk
9-2021 - 1-2023
Sr Program Manager at Genesis Financial Solutions
10-2020 - 9-2021
Project Manager- IT Operations at Avanir Pharmaceuticals

Education

8-1986 - 2-1991
BA from Louisiana Tech University
1983 - 1986
General Studies from Grace King Sr. High School

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Insights For Selling To Michelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michelle is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michelle

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michelle move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Michelle take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Michelle

Personality Compatibility


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