Sumayya Holmes, PHR, SHRM-CP,CPCC

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President at WHITTLEY AGENCY LLC

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Sumayya Holmes is a business and talent management executive, serving as the President of WHITTLEY AGENCY LLC and the Founder of Ops By Design. She specializes in creating infrastructure and operational systems for entrepreneurs and public figures. A graduate of Hampton University, she holds PHR and Certified Professional Career Coach certifications.

She is focused on fostering growth for founders and agencies, actively participating in programs like the TAP Forward Agency Accelerator to enhance her strategic skills. She is passionate about supporting visionaries in bringing their ideas to life, whether through backend operations or brand visibility.

Unique fact: Sumayya co-authored a public health research paper on adolescents access to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Personality Overview

Generally Skeptic

Fast But Wary

Objective Thinker

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Operational Infrastructure
Her firm, Ops By Design, focuses on building scalable systems, teams, and processes to ensure consistency and clarity for growing businesses.
Agency Growth Strategy
She recently participated in the TAP Forward Agency Accelerator and consults on growth, differentiation messaging, and internal sales strategy.
Founder Mentorship
Her work is centered on supporting entrepreneurs, creatives, and public talent by managing the crucial business operations behind their brands.

Media Appearances

Sumayya has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
President at WHITTLEY AGENCY LLC
12-2019
Founder at Ops By Design
5-2019 - 11-2019
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Assurant
10-2017 - 3-2019
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at Grady Health System
8-2015 - 10-2017
Talent Acquisition Consultant at Kinetix

Education

8-2008 - 5-2012
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Hampton University
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)- Honors from Hampton University

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Insights For Selling To Sumayya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sumayya is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sumayya

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sumayya move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Sumayya take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Sumayya

Personality Compatibility


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