A day in the life of Mariana Dorsey, Product Specialist

Mariana was born in Bogota, Colombia but moved to the States when she was 6 years old. She studied international business and started off her professional career at Under Armour on the supply chain team, then moved to Exxon and now she’s here!  Prior to joining the company, Mariana worked at ExxonMobil as a Crude Scheduler. Fun fact: I recently taught myself how to crochet. Designing and creating your own clothes and gifts for friends is a lot of fun.

What does day-to-day life in your role look like?

I ensure our clients, partners and prospects are extracting as much value from our product and services as possible. 

What would you say is the most interesting aspect of your role?

The fact that our product is constantly evolving means that there’s always more to learn and offer to our clients. Every day is different, and I collaborate with many aspects of the business, which makes this role very interesting. 

What was your path to joining Vortexa? 

Before starting here, I worked in the oil and gas industry. I'd always been intrigued by tech companies, although I was uncertain about how my experience would translate. Vortexa turned out to be an ideal match for me. It allows me to leverage my past experience in scheduling while also offering me the opportunity to thrive in this innovative environment.

What kind of qualities does a person need to have to succeed at Vortexa?

They need to be able to succeed in a fast paced setting, be open-minded and self motivated.

What do you like about the culture? 

It’s a very welcoming environment, everyone is happy to be a part of the team and help one another out.

Who do you collaborate with?

Mainly with our product development, customer success and analysis teams.

What are the first three things you do on a Monday morning?

Coffee, slack and emails, and a weekly team huddle. It’s a nice start to the week to chat with my teammates about what everyone has going on in the coming days. 

What energizes you most about working as a Product Specialist at Vortexa?

I’m able to very quickly see the impact my work has and it’s really rewarding. That’s what’s great about working for a fast paced and fast growing company.