Jordan Wehe
Director of Marketing, Jade Communications
Gladys Camacho Cruz
Alumni
Sr. director category management, Medtronic
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.
I was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. I earned a bachelor’s degree in physics engineering from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (TEC de Monterrey). After graduation, I joined Sony Electronics as a product engineer and took roles of increased responsibility. During that journey I moved from engineering to supply management, and I soon realized that supply management was the area I wanted to focus on and develop my career. After 10 years with Sony Electronics I joined Medtronic in Tijuana in 2003, where I worked as site purchasing manager for eight years. Then, 10 years ago, the company relocated me to Boulder, Colorado, to support the local new product development sourcing team. I’ve now been with Medtronic for 18.5 years, and Medtronic is truly helping me to achieve my career goals.
Why did you choose MBA@Denver?
I choose the MBA online program at at the University of Denver University because of the convenience and flexibility of the program, due to my busy work schedule. The classes offered after working hours were a great fit for my busy work schedule. Also, the University of Denver is a recognized university, very prestigious and with excellent professors.
How has the program impacted your current work and prepared you to be a leader in your industry?
The MBA program impacted my current work, especially the finance classes I took. Learning more about NPV, capital, equipment depreciation, etc. has been impactful for my day-to-day job. The leadership classes offered helped me to enhance my leadership skills to further advance in my career.
What career successes did you see after graduating from MBA@Denver?
I experienced several career successes within my company, gaining knowledge, self-confidence, and access to additional leadership programs and new job opportunities within my company.
How did this degree move you closer to your long-term career goals?
I am a firm believer that self-development and continuous education are the key to progressing our careers, and I knew that pursuing an MBA would help me achieve my career goals. After graduating from the University of Denver, I have been promoted twice for different roles in supply management, more recently as a senior director for category management. MBA@Denver has opened many doors for me, and I am sure it will continue to do so.
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