Keele Management School Magazine Issue #9 2939 KMS Venture Magazine.Joomag FINAL AMEND MARC | Page 9

Venture / HELLO
Tom’s current role
“I am Director of Strategic Accounts for
TransPerfect, a global translation and
technology company. I oversee the work
we do within the APAC legal sector, working
closely with the company President.
My role mostly focuses on business
development with the end goal to grow the
team and business for us in the region
and segue into more of a management role.
“After a lot of
hard work, months
of planning and
a futile attempt
to keep my bag
underweight! I was
finally on my way
to the airport for
my flight to North
Carolina. The trip
was finally here,
and I will admit...
I was nervous.
I started as a base level account manager
in London and was promoted to Director
Level in five years. Nine months ago I
was asked to move to our Sydney office
to take on my new role, it is challenging
but also fun.”
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How do you think your course
and university experience
has helped in your career?
“It developed my skills in public speaking,
critical analysis, market analysis/marketing
plans for new markets and overall has
made me more confident, enabling me
to progress.”
Finally, any advice for
student’s currently choosing
a course/university?
“If you are interested in a career similar to
mine, you’ll learn a lot but the skills you
build outside of the classroom, and the
people you meet, are just as valuable.
Ensure that your chosen University has the
opportunities that I was presented with.
My time at Keele enabled me to discover
my true self and expand my skill set
e.g. Student Radio, Study Abroad and the
close community of people.”
Tom Balmer on his travels around the United States