Yolanda Laury, Doctoral Candidate (DBA-ISM)

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DISC Type : c

Manager II, Technology Assets at DeKalb County School District

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Yolanda is an experienced IT professional and Manager II, Technology Assets at DeKalb County School District, with over a decade of hands-on management experience. She is a Doctoral Candidate in Information Systems Management with a Security+ certification. People who have worked with her describe her as energetic, an outstanding talent, and an exceptional supervisor.

Driven by a passion for her work, she is dedicated to delivering superior customer satisfaction through technology services. She has a client-focused background and excels in leading change, strategy formulation, and implementing large-scale projects.

She has a notable background in managing IT for multi-location retail environments from her time as a Director at INTIMACY.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Technology Asset Management
Her current role is Manager II, Technology Assets, indicating a primary focus on managing and overseeing technology resources within a large school district.
IT Project Management
Possesses ten years of progressive, hands-on IT management experience, specializing in the implementation of large-scale projects and process management.
Information Systems Security
Holds a Security+ certification and is pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration in Information Systems Management, showing a deep interest in IT security.

Media Appearances

Yolanda has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Manager II, Technology Assets at DeKalb County School District
2-2015 - 1-2025
Telecommunications Specialist at DeKalb County School District
2-2012 - 2-2015
Director Information Technology Services at INTIMACY {bra fit stylists}
8-2009 - 3-2012
Certified Technical Support Specialist at DeKalb School District
2-2009 - 4-2010
MIS Contractor at Dekalb County School System

Education

1-2021 - 12-2026
Doctor from Walden University
2017 - 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Phoenix

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Exp : 29 Location : Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Manager II, Technology Assets at DeKalb County School District
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Insights For Selling To Yolanda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yolanda is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yolanda

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yolanda move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Yolanda take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Yolanda

Personality Compatibility


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