Shiamante Grimes

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University Relations Lead at Textron Specialized Vehicles

Greater Augusta Area, United States

Overview

Shiamante Grimes is a University Relations Lead at Textron Specialized Vehicles with over a decade of HR experience. Specializing in university recruiting and talent acquisition within the manufacturing sector, she holds a BA from Augusta University and a certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Her personal posts reflect a deep sense of gratitude, purpose, and humility. She is passionate about community work and making an impact beyond metrics, often sharing motivational and reflective thoughts about personal growth and navigating lifes different seasons.

Unique fact: Alongside her extensive HR background, she is also a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

Personality Overview

Challenger

Friendly Yet Blunt

Persuasive & Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Topics They Care About

University Recruiting
Her primary role involves spearheading university recruitment, building relationships with academic institutions, and attracting emerging talent to her organization.
Diversity and Inclusion
Drives diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives as a core part of her role and holds a specific certification in this area.
Developing Young Talent
Her social media shows a passion for mentoring interns and helping young professionals kickstart their careers, celebrating their growth and return to the company.

Media Appearances

Shiamante has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
University Relations Lead at Textron Specialized Vehicles
3-2022 - 7-2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Textron Specialized Vehicles
3-2021 - 3-2022
Site Manager at TRC Staffing Services, Inc.
3-2020 - 3-2021
Recruitment Supervisor at Sitel
12-2016 - 3-2020
Personnel Manager at Walmart

Education

2012 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Augusta University

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Insights For Selling To Shiamante

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.
  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shiamante is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shiamante

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shiamante move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Shiamante take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Shiamante

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