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The Best & the Brightest - Julie Ishiwara

JULIE ISHIWARA
...account manager, shoe lover, and constant smiler.
We couldn't keep this place running without them, so we thought we should share them with you. This bi-monthly feature is about the people behind the scenes that keep this ship afloat.

Name: Julie Akemi Ishiwara
Title: Account Manager
Age: 311 full moons
Height: 40800 pixels, in high resolution
Nickname as a child: Ju-jube
Likes: Entertaining friends, Fashion, Decorating & I have to admit gambling...
Dislikes: Closed toed shoes (I think my coworkers can attest to that!)

How long have you been at Vision Critical?
I started things off at Vision Critical a year and a half ago, when it was a third of its size. We've come a long way since then and still managed to maintain a diverse group of fun, intelligent, and dedicated individuals.

What role do you play at VC?
I help our clients set up and customize their Panel+ platforms from start to finish.

What accomplishments are you proud of?
I was honored this year with the one and only "Always Smiling Award".

What is your educational background and how does it benefit VC clients?
I have a degree from UBC with a major in Psychology and minor in the English Language. University taught me how to multi-task, build relationships and take in the invaluable knowledge others possess.

What major improvements in products or service delivery have you seen in your lengthy tenure at Vision Critical?
Vision Critical's products and services have come a long way since I first started. I think Fusion and Panel+ are phenomenal research tools, and with each product we sell it's great to see how our clients are taking ownership and making the research world more innovative and exciting.

What do you like most about Vision Critical? I think that each and every employee of Vision Critical contributes greatly to our success in the industry. It also helps that we know how to have fun from time to time while still getting our work done.

This piece was brought to you by: many furry monkeys, the number 4 and the letter J.


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