Nakia A.

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DISC Type : i

Senior Manager, Contingent Workforce Programs at DoorDash

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Nakia is a seasoned leader in procurement and contingent workforce programs at DoorDash. Her expertise covers people operations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, leveraging an MBA from American InterContinental University and a B. S. from Stillman College to manage complex workforce solutions.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

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

Contingent Workforce
Her entire career, including her current senior role at DoorDash, has been focused on managing and optimizing contingent workforce programs.
Strategic Sourcing
This is a key area of expertise listed in her professional summary, indicating a focus on high-level procurement strategy.
Supplier Management
A core competency highlighted in her professional profile, central to her procurement and workforce leadership roles.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Senior Manager, Contingent Workforce Programs at DoorDash
Independent Consultant at Confidential
4-2019
Program Manager, Contingent Workforce at AgileOne, Yoh Services
Staffing Account Manager at Randstad USA
Program Consultant & MGR, Contingent Workforce at Pontoon Solutions

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from American InterContinental University
B.S. Degree from Stillman College

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Insights For Selling To Nakia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • 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 Nakia is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nakia move?

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

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

You And Nakia

Personality Compatibility


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