Welcome to Distance Learning Leanne Vitanzo
The Distance Learning team is excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team, Leanne Vitanzo. Leanne's primary responsibility is to educate customers on our products in our online learning environment. We are all very excited to have Leanne join the Distance Learning team and one of the first things we asked her to do was tell us all a little about herself. Here's what she had to say:
Question: What can you tell us about this picture?
Answer: This picture was taken at a friends wedding in October of 08. I think it's only picture of JUST me taken in the past 5 years! Thank goodness it's a good one.
Question: Where do you live (state/country)?
Answer: Danbury, CT; USA
Question: What is your favorite thing to do when you aren't working?
Answer: It changes with the season. Right now it's reading/playing with my 4 month old son. When it gets warmer it's being outside, walking, hiking, etc. (also with my son now!)
Question: If you could visit one place in the world, where would you go and why?
Answer: I would probably go to Ireland because it's where my ancestors are from. I'd love to see the island and explore my heritage. But there are many, many places I'd love to see as well.
Question: What are your hobbies?
Answer: Reading, Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Computers, and a little bit of Photography
Question: How long have you been at Blackbaud?
Answer: 5 years
Question: What inspired you to work at Blackbaud?
Answer: My sister works for Blackbaud as well and she used to talk about what a great company it was to work for and how much she enjoyed Blackbaud. When I decided to move into the business sector, Blackbaud was my first choice! She was right, it really is a great company to work for.
Question: What do you love most about your position at Blackbaud?
Answer: What I love most about my current position is being able to reach so many clients on a a daily basis. Distance Learning allows me to work with a variety of customers and topics, which in turn allows me to help make many of their jobs easier. I love being able to make clients see how our products can help make them more efficient.
Question: What is your professional background?
Answer: I have a degree in Elementary Education and I taught 1st grade before coming to Blackbaud. I started out in our Customer Support department doing phone support for both The Raiser's Edge and The Education Edge. I worked on the phones for about a year and a half before becoming a Support Education Trainer, training new support analysts on The Education Edge. 6 months later I moved to NYC and Educational Services. I trained onsite with clients, at regional centers and online for 3 years before moving to the Distance Learning team in January of this year.
Question: Is there anything else you would like to share?
Answer: Just that I'm very excited to be part of the Distance Learning team. I'm looking forward to working with such an exciting and dynamic training platform and a wonderful team.
Once again, welcome to the team Leanne and if you ever get to Ireland we would love to see pictures and hear stories of your trip.
Until next time!