Walt Interviews Giovanna Dottore – What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

Stand Up and Speak Up

Are you open to new opportunities? Are you struggling to find your way? Listen as Giovanna Dottore encourages us not to be afraid to explore. Giovanna gets to play on one of the world’s biggest playgrounds, Mattel, Inc. There, she led the merchandising efforts for boys brands at Wal*Mart. She led lean process improvement for Logistics. She ran Mattel’s retail outlet business in the U.S., and she managed Supply Chain organizational development. She is an MBA Intern Program mentor. She combines her business background with her thirst for training and public speaking. A kid at heart, her annual toy drive, “Joy Through Toys,” promotes play and imagination among children. Giovanna is a Toastmasters Past District Governor – ranked 9th out of 82 global districts. She is a 2013 TEDx Youth Bommer Canyon Conference speaker coach. She is also the 2002 U.S. Open Advanced Strictly Swing Dance Champion. She also dabbles in voice-overs. Learn more about Giovanna at www.giovannadottore.com