Monday, March 1, 2010

The Sandbox Kid. Mercedes-Benz Anyone?


A little bit about M.E. (my.experience.)
Name: Jonathan Chiriboga
Nickname of choice: Sweetpea
Current industry: Automotive
Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys: Spice Girls, Posh Spice all the way


My roots.
Hometown: Toronto, Kanata
School attended: Ryerson University
Program: Marketing Management
Approximately how many classes I slept through: Absolutely none. I am a keener.
Favourite crunch-time snack: CHIPS!!!

In the beginning.
Favourite first industry-related job or internship: Account Management
Company: Maclaren McCann
How many years ago:  5
What this experience taught me: Everything they say about advertising is true and really great friendships can be made in an agency. 
The one thing I can’t believe I did here:  Accept a job for 28K.

Why I’m cool now.
Current employer: Mercedes-Benz Canada
Position: Marketing Planning and Integration Specialist
Cubicle, desk or office: oPEN cONcept cubicle
Favourite song to get you pumped for work: A Millie - Lil Wayne
What’s interesting about what I do: Everything
What I love about this job: I learn every day
Work I would prefer to give to the intern: Calling angry dealers.

How can you be as cool as me?
Never leave home without: A Plan
Just say 'NO' to: People who wear Graphic T's to the office.
Advice for people wanting to take your job: Get ear-plugs.
Caveats of the industry: You can know nothing about cars and still be hired as a Supervisor.
Kick-ass perks: Get to drive a Mercedes every now and then...did I mention the 20% discount on a Mercedes...
You wouldn’t believe me if I told you: Everything you learned in Marketing class....throw out the window. Everything you learned when you were 5 playing in the sandbox, apply in the office.

Closing statement:
Visit me on my blog oPEN cONcept @ www.jgchiriboga.wordpress.com, where I touch upon everything from great marketing campaigns, to rules of the office to great marketing books to read.

Jon's self-portrait. Sure, why not. 
Have any other questions for Jon? Leave them below...
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