Name: Julie
Education: B.S. Hotel Management, Indiana University of PA
Role: Marketing
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Business: Construction Market Team; Architectural Services
PPG Start Date: January 2007
Current Position:
Architectural Services Coordinator; I
strengthen customer relations by providing technical information to clients and architects for
their commercial projects regarding glass, increase channel leverage by supporting our
architectural managers out in the field and optimize business processes by supplying leads to
our certified fabricators
Career Path:
Marketing
Career Highlight:
Convincing architects on some of the most prestigious buildings in the U.S. that our glass is the best choice for their project
Why I Like Working for PPG:
My department and the people make it easy and enjoyable to come
to work each day. We are encouraged to be the best we can be by utilizing the resources that PPG
provides for our career development and our personal health.
Name: Amanda
Education: BS Marketing
Role: Marketing Associate, National Accounts
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - General Office
Business: Architectural Coatings
PPG Start Date: 2006
Current Position:
I support Menard's (home improvement stores) Marketing and Sales teams in defining brand, market and color strategies. Coordinate management of packaging, Point Of Sale materials, production, and effective communication to successfully expand Pittsburgh Paints brand at Menard's Home Improvement Warehouse.
Careers Path:
Marketing so far. However, there are many opportunities within PPG, which will give me choices as to where I want to take my career. I could move towards a career in HR, Operations, Sales or maintain my focus in Marketing. The multitude of career options is a great benefit to working with PPG!
Career Highlight:
One of the best opportunities I have had in PPG was having chance to work in multiple departments in another city, learning other aspects of PPG businesses prior to coming into my marketing role at General Office. It was a great experience!
Why I like working for PPG:
I have enjoyed all of the opportunities I have experienced within PPG and the great people I have been lucky to work with across North America. I enjoy the challenges and fast paced environment; it never ceases to disappoint me!