Robert Parsons

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DISC Type : DI

Director of Public Policy and Finance at Oakland Thrives

Oakland, California, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Persuasive

Values Relationships

Charismatic

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They like to keep things under control. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2025
Director of Public Policy and Finance at Oakland Thrives
9-2024 - 5-2025
Deputy Director of Public Policy at Oakland Thrives
9-2023 - 8-2024
Policy Fellow at Oakland Thrives
5-2023 - 8-2024
Fellow at National Urban Fellows
4-2021 - 10-2024
Young Adult Consultant at The Capacity Building Center for States

Education

6-2023 - 8-2024
Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Michigan State University

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Exp : 7 Location : Oakland, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Public Policy and Finance at Oakland Thrives
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Insights For Selling To Robert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Robert is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Robert

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Robert move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Robert take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Robert

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