Tracy Taddonio

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Supply Chain at Shield AI

Redmond, Washington, United States

Overview

Tracy Taddonio is an award-winning supply chain executive, currently serving as the Director of Supply Chain at Shield AI. Her career includes senior management roles at SpaceX, where she focused on the Starlink program, Honeywells aerospace division, and Aerojet Rocketdyne. She holds an MBA from Campbell University and has been recognized as a Top 100 Supply Chain Professional.

During her time at Campbell University, Tracy was a dedicated student-athlete. She was a forward on the womens soccer team, where she was a multi-year starter and a key offensive player for the team.

Unique fact: Before becoming a leader in the aerospace and defense supply chain industry, she was a collegiate soccer player.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Aerospace Supply Chain
Her entire career has been leading supply chain operations at top aerospace and defense companies like Shield AI, SpaceX, Honeywell, and Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Talent Recruitment
She has publicly posted about her focus on bringing "exceptional talent and humans" to her supply chain team at Shield AI.
Satellite Technology
Managed strategic sourcing and planning for electronics for the Starlink satellite program during her tenure at SpaceX.

Media Appearances

Tracy has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Director of Supply Chain at Shield AI
2-2023 - 12-2024
Sr. Manager, Starlink Planning and Electronics Sourcing at SpaceX
10-2020 - 2-2023
Manager, Strategic Sourcing Starlink Electronics at SpaceX
8-2019 - 10-2020
Sr Manager, Materials and Logistics at Honeywell
11-2017 - 8-2019
Supply Chain Manager, Master Scheduling and Materials Planning at Aerojet Rocketdyne

Education

2001 - 2006
MBA from Campbell University

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Exp : 18 Location : Redmond, Washington, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Supply Chain at Shield AI
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Insights For Selling To Tracy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • 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 ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tracy is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tracy

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tracy move?

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

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Tracy

Personality Compatibility


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