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Say hello to Emily, an Associate Regional Manager on our Community team! Emily is celebrating a monumental milestone in her #FiveStarCareer journey – 10 years at Yelp 🎉 Over the last decade, Emily’s life, both personally and professionally, has grown and evolved – from taking a leap of faith and making a career change to getting married and welcoming two children.❤️ Learn about Emily’s 10 years at Yelp on our blog.
In 2022, Justin was searching for a new career opportunity, and he was looking for a company that aligned with his values. He had been a longtime Yelp user, so when he came across a listing for an open sales position, he was eager to apply. “Yelp provides growth opportunities and an unmatched culture. I found a home at Yelp and have enjoyed my #FiveStarCareer ever since! My team challenges and supports me in every way. We want to see each other be successful and happy in our careers, which is what matters most to me.” Learn more about what Justin’s journey has looked like so far, what surprised him most about working at Yelp, and more on our blog.
Say hello to Rich, a Senior Midmarket Account Executive on our Restaurant Sales team 👋 Rich’s #FiveStarCareer journey began in January 2017 when he made the leap to sales from his previous role in education and mental health. “I legitimately tell people that I think I have the best job in the world. I love restaurants, and I love helping others. The fact that the results of a partnership with Yelp for Restaurants can be so immediately tangible means that every time I approach a restaurant, I can do so with confidence that I can help their business.” Learn more about why Rich says he has the best job in the world on our blog.
“I wanted to work at Yelp because I love the product! I still use Yelp nearly every day, but what keeps me working here is the people. I am grateful for my mentors on my team and the friends I’ve made along the way.” Meet Lexi, a Senior Associate on our Acquisition Marketing team! Lexi recently celebrated her 6th Yelpiversary, and she is reflecting on her journey so far, her connection to our mission, and more on our blog.
What does a #FiveStarCareer look like after nine years? 🤩 Say hello to Randall, an IT Technician here at Yelp! Randall joined our Workplace Services team in 2014, where he would go on to work for the following four years before transitioning to our IT team as an IT Coordinator. “I love helping people with their IT needs. When someone is having tech issues, it can ruin their day. It’s always rewarding to hear that we were able to find a solution or get someone the equipment they need so that they can quickly get back to work!” Learn more about Randall’s journey at Yelp on our blog.
“Yelp gives me the space to be authentic and root for the underdog. I immigrated to the United States 13 years ago, and I felt so insecure. So many of us have the same story, and there is something about finding an accepting community with shared values and interests that feels like home.” Meet Jara, a Community Manager for the Yelp Central Coast team 👋 Two years ago, Jara joined our Community team after spending 10 years as an emergency room nurse! She was drawn to Yelp because she is passionate about building a space to connect people with great local businesses and helping business owners’ vibrant stories shine ⭐ Find out more about her #FiveStarCareer journey on our blog.
“I can’t believe how much I have developed personally and professionally since starting my journey at Yelp. This job has shown me my strengths and weaknesses so clearly, and it has taught me how to fine-tune my interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.” Meet Vishal, a Strategic Account Executive 3 on our Restaurant Sales team! Six years ago, Vishal began his #FiveStarCareer journey, and to celebrate his recent Yelpiversary, he is sharing what surprised him about working at Yelp, what a typical day looks like working in Restaurant Sales, and more on our blog.
Meet Ariel, an Elite Account Executive on our Local Sales team! In 2022, Ariel decided it was time for a change, and she made the transition from working in dentistry to joining our Local Sales team. As she stepped into her new role, she didn’t know the accomplishments, obstacles, and journey that lay ahead. “I’ve truly found a career that allows me to grow, evolve, and flourish into my best self, and I am so excited about what is ahead.” Learn more about Ariel’s #FiveStarCareer story on our blog.
Say hello to Gretel, a Community Director on our Yelp Phoenix team! Gretel recently celebrated her 4th Yelpiversary, and she is sharing a look into her journey on our Community team, why she continues to choose Yelp every day, and more on our blog ⭐ “I’ve always been passionate about helping people and connecting with my community, and my role directly contributes to Yelp’s mission of connecting people with great local businesses. I get to plan fun events with local businesses and interact with passionate locals while helping those businesses thrive.”
Mark your calendar 📅 Yelping from Home presents: A Scalable Approach for Addressing Technical Debt Across Teams on October 26 at 9:00 AM PT! During this virtual talk, Hanna F, Engineering Manager, will dive into the processes and tools we have developed to help our teams visualize their required migrations and health requirements, along with size estimation to help teams include those tasks in their planning. Hanna will also address the strategies we've used to raise awareness and help organizations plan for migrations and health tasks in the areas of security, reliability, code quality, and developer velocity. This virtual event is free and open to all!
