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Victoria Harkes

Written by Guest Author | Jan 8, 2024 6:12:02 PM

 

How many years have you been in marketing (or doing what you’re doing)?

I’ve been working in Marketing for about 9 years, and CRM Operations simultaneously for the
last 5 years.

 

What industries have you worked in?

I’ve worked in Education, EdTech, Communications, SaaS – HRTech, Sales and MarTech, and a
few more I’m sure I’m forgetting.

 

What talents do you have?

I can speed read around 700 words per minute, bake some realllly tasty things (like lemon
cheesecake cookies), and I have created every resume, birthday invitation and business card for
my friends and family for the last several years. I also happen to be, according to previous
colleagues, the “queen of HubSpot workarounds” and I live for complicated workflows.

 

What outside interests do you have?

Besides reading and baking of course, I am what most would call a massive nerd, from gaming
(video, board, and tabletop of course) and anime to crafting and musicals. I love finding new
hobbies and ways to learn or create things.

 

What is your favorite movie line?

“Both? Both. Both is good.” – The Road to El Dorado

 

What is the Buzz about you (accolades or certifications)?

I currently hold over 40 certifications (and those are the ones that I remembered to add to my
LinkedIn), including around 25 HubSpot certifications. I complete a few courses or certifications
every month, so I have, in reality, closer to 75-100 in total that are currently valid.

 

Why do you like working here?

The people, no doubt. The combination of folks that are not only great at what they do, but are
genuinely fun and engaging to work with is incredible.

 

What gets you up in the morning?

My first Diet Pepsi of the day and picking out my cool glasses (I have around 200+ frame tops).

 

What is your BuzzWord?

Pronoia (it’s the opposite of paranoia, thinking that things are happening in your favor)

 

Favorite candy bar

Mini Eggs for life, but the Dairy Milk with Mini Eggs is pretty fantastic