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Norman Woo

Job Title: Manager, Business Applications
Company: Tommy Bahama
Industry: Retail
Mentor Since: Fall 2019
Will Mentor: Undergraduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
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Background

Job Description

Leading an IT Operations team of Systems Administrators and Specialists who support Retail, Restaurant, Supply Chain and Patch Management for over 140 retail stores, restaurants and marlin bars.

Company Description

An American multinational lifestyle brand, manufacturer of casual men's and women's sportswear and activewear, a complete home furnishings collection restaurants and marlin bars.

Employment History

I've worked in technology roles at Nordstrom, InfoSpace, Safeco Insurance, AT&T, Outerwall (Coinstar & Redbox), Tableau Software, Salesforce and Blue Origin.

Education

BA, Business Administration (Information Systems & Finance) - University of Washington. MBA (Entrepreneurship) - LSU Shreveport

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I want to share my experiences working in technology in various industries (retail, internet, insurance, telecommunications, software, aerospace). Also, provide resume and LinkedIn profile review, mock interviews, networking, career development, advocating for yourself, etc.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual). Online or near SU.

Additional Information

I have 2 kids that graduated from SU and the youngest is a junior at Albers.