JYPN Ladder Award - Amanda Burrow

 1.  Tell me about your company and what you do there.
I am the Inside Sales Representative at Continental Utility Solutions. CUSI has been an aggressive software development company for the past 20 years.  I present the solutions developed with the most current technology in the industry to a customer base of over 900 companies. My job requires me to constantly learn new things and manage B2B relationships across the nation.

 

 2. Where are you from and what made you decide to live in Jonesboro?
I am originally from Jonesboro; graduated from Nettleton High School and then ASU with a Marketing degree in 2004. I relocated to Memphis for about 5 years for career opportunities but Jonesboro has always been home and I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to move back in early 2009.

 

3. How long have you been a member of JYPN?
Since July 2009

 

4. Why did you decide to join JYPN?
After moving back to Jonesboro in early 2009, I realized that I was out of the loop. I had been involved in various organizations in Memphis and I know how important it is to have a network of professional peers within my community. JYPN was an obvious choice because it is so well respected and the focus is geared towards young adults and how they can better themselves and the community around them.  

5. Do you serve on any Chamber or JYPN Committees or other organizations in the community?
Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee

 

6. Who is someone who has influenced you professionally?
Candace Martin. She’s my inspiration.

 

7. What do you think is the greatest benefit to being involved in JYPN?
JYPN is an awesome resource for any young professional. The greatest benefit of being involved with JYPN has been the great contacts and wonderful friends I have made. It has given me the opportunity to meet people that I might have missed out on and more productive networking than money could buy. I am so proud to be part of such a great organization.