Abigail Thurston
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Growth-oriented professional with a strong record of executing performance-driven strategies, managing complex portfolios, and turning data into clear, actionable decisions. Known for testing ideas quickly, learning from results, and collaborating across teams to improve outcomes. Seeking to apply a growth-operator mindset to music catalog performance across streaming and social platforms.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Otis Elevator Company
01.2023 - Current
- Execute growth strategies across a portfolio of high-value client accounts, consistently optimizing performance through data-driven decision making.
- Regularly analyze market conditions, client behavior, and performance data to uncover opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Design, execute, and iterate on strategic initiatives, testing different approaches and adjusting tactics based on real-time performance insights.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to deploy initiatives efficiently and ensure measurable outcomes.
- Build simple but effective tracking and forecasting tools to monitor results, evaluate ROI, and inform future strategy.
- Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, focusing on the highest-impact actions first.
Sales Specialist
Amtech Elevator
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Identified and pursued growth opportunities through hands-on market research and relationship building.
- Created customized proposals and pricing strategies informed by customer needs, market demand, and competitive insights.
- Tested different outreach and engagement approaches, learning quickly from results to improve conversion and response rates.
- Negotiated and closed deals by clearly communicating value and using performance insights to support recommendations.
- Tracked sales activity and outcomes to understand what was working and where adjustments were needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communications (Business And Professional)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2022
Skills
- Growth Strategy & Execution (Account- and Product-Led)
- Performance Analysis & ROI Optimization
- Market Research & Trend Identification
- Portfolio & Stakeholder Management
- Experimentation, Testing & Iteration
- Data Interpretation, Forecasting & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Engineering, Operations, Marketing)
- Platform & Channel Optimization (Digital Platforms – working knowledge)
- Paid & Organic Campaign Support
- Project Management in Fast-Paced Environments
- Genuine interest in Music, Digital Culture, and the mechanics behind Streaming Performance
Accomplishments
- Top Sales Earner in Repair Sales (2024 & 2025)
- Sold over $250K in repair sales across consecutive months
- Otis Developmental Program Group Award
- Leadership Award – Mock Negotiation Sales Program
Timeline
Account Manager
Otis Elevator Company
01.2023 - Current
Sales Specialist
Amtech Elevator
07.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communications (Business And Professional)
University of Central Florida