It’s time for our Get to Know ME segment, featuring our Strategic Account Director, Alison Gavitt. Alison is a people person through and through! Read below to learn about her penchant for furniture moving, as well as how she prepares for a good brainstorming session. And be sure to watch her short video too. Do you hear a regional accent? Thanks Alison, for letting us get to know you better!
What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?
I am a Strategic Account Director and I’ve been in the incentive industry since 2009, and in hotel sales before that.
What do you like about your job?
Building relationships with clients and creating strategic solutions. I consider myself an extension of my clients’ team which gives me a great feeling of satisfaction.
What’s something you want to share about the people you work with at Motivation Excellence?
Everyone has a fun spirit – always smiles, kindness and patience going around!
What’s a specific moment in your history that always stands out as a defining moment, and why?
Moving home (Huntsville, AL) six years ago after living in Jackson Hole, WY for the better part of 30 years. I can replay every mile of the 3-day drive.
What’s an unknown or odd talent you have?
An odd thing we do in our family is rearranging the furniture! We all do it – all the time. Upon a simple suggestion, we tend to drop everything and just start moving furniture. From time to time, we change up bedrooms and switch up living rooms.
What motivates you to accomplish things in your life (work or personal)?
My children. I have two girls, one at Wake Forest University and the other is at the University of Alabama.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy being outside as much as possible. Although I am born and raised in Huntsville, AL where I live now, I lived the majority of my adult life in Jackson Hole, WY – so skiing, hiking, biking, camping – are all on the top of my list. I also love going to the lake, SEC football, and traveling.
One thing that always makes you laugh is?
This ridiculous social media reel where two young men take their grandfather to Starbucks and have him make a fake order. I can’t ever get that out of my head, and I’m determined to replicate this with my kids and my mother.
What’s a bucket list item you can’t wait to cross off?
Visiting Japan is at the very top of the list. Iceland and a transatlantic voyage are close seconds.
This month, our theme for social media is “Brainstorming.” Do you have a favorite technique or environment to loosen up your thoughts for maximum idea generation?
I’m a dedicated user of Bose noise-cancelling headphones. I put on my headphones, turn off all devices, and I create and institute a vision in absolute peace.
