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Say hello to Michael, a Systems Engineer on our Client Platform Engineering team! Michael’s #FiveStarCareer journey began in November 2017 when he joined the team as the leader of IT infrastructure for our former Washington D.C. office. With the transition to remote work in 2020, the opportunity to join the Client Platform Engineering team opened up — a dream he had since his first week at Yelp. From his in-office days to his team's innovative projects like Over the Air provisioning for our macOS fleet, Michael's story is one of growth, passion, and excellence. His advice for aspiring tech professionals? Start with a help desk role and learn a single-machine language to automate tasks and showcase your skills!
Meet Lauren, a Senior Community Manager on the Yelp Washington team 👋 Lauren’s #FiveStarCareer journey began in 2016 as a Marketing Assistant before eventually transitioning to a full-time Community Manager. Want to learn more about her story? Head over to the Yelp Careers blog.
Meet Amy, a Senior Executive Assistant (EA) on our EA team! Since joining Yelp in 2018, Amy has become a leader on the team, supporting multiple executives and helping to drive the team’s success. From managing complex schedules and navigating unexpected changes to creating efficient routines, no two days for Amy are alike 🌟 “I love having the flexibility to step out during lunch for a little movement and a mental reset before diving back into the afternoon. I am about to hit my 200th Lagree class this month, and I couldn’t be more proud! I’m so thankful that Yelp supports a work-life balance that makes this possible.” Learn more about Amy’s #FiveStarCareer story on our Careers blog.
Meet Kent, a Director on our Core Experience Engineering team! Kent recently celebrated his 10th Yelpiversary 🎉 Starting as an Engineering Intern, his decade at Yelp has been full of growth, mentorship, and dedication to helping others succeed. Learn more about Kent’s 10 years at Yelp on our Careers blog.
Say hello to Katie, a Senior Community Manager (CM) on our Yelp Bay Area team! Before starting her #FiveStarCareer in 2021, Katie was an active member of the Yelp Elite Squad, where she discovered her passion for connecting people with great local businesses 🌟 Now as a CM, Katie’s typical day involves engaging with her community of Yelp Elites, hosting events, and supporting the incredible businesses that make the Bay area so special. Learn more about Katie’s #LifeAtYelp, her top productivity tips for remote work, and what makes her role so rewarding on our Careers blog,
Say hello to Chinaza, a Software Engineer on our Multi-Location Business Ad Products team! Chinaza’s #FiveStarCareer journey began in 2022 and has been full of growth and opportunities. From tackling multi-team projects to taking on leadership roles, he has gained both technical skills and valuable experience. Guided by our mission to connect people with great local businesses, Chinaza uses this as a framework for decision-making in his role 🌟
Say hello to Stephanie, a Manager on our Restaurant Success team! Stephanie’s #FiveStarCareer journey began in 2019 as an Account Executive, and she now leads a team of Customer Success Managers. Throughout her journey over the last five years, Stephanie has participated in the full lifecycle of our clients, giving her a unique perspective to further understand the varying goals of each business owner along their journey 🌟 Learn more about Stephanie’s #LifeAtYelp on our Careers blog.
Starting in Local Sales as an Account Executive in 2013, Ryanne quickly immersed herself in the world of local businesses, helping to connect business owners to Yelp’s advertising solutions. After thriving in this role, she transitioned to supporting clients on a larger scale on our Multi-Location Sales team. In 2016, Ryanne took on a new challenge: co-piloting what is now Yelp’s Agency Partnership team. Today, Ryanne is a Regional Director on our Partner Sales team, and she describes her role as the perfect blend of her experience – serving local businesses, now at an enterprise scale.
Meet Dominique, an Account Executive on our Local Sales team! As a member of our Local Sales team, Dominique plays a key role in driving customers to local businesses through Yelp’s various advertising programs 🌟 Head over to the Yelp Careers blog to learn about Dominique’s advice for handling a tough day in sales, a typical day in her role, and more.
“Working on the Community team has allowed me to be creative because I can put my own twist on most of my tasks. I also enjoy working with businesses that I am passionate about. My colleagues are very supportive and driven, which motivates me daily.” Say hello to Evan, a Senior Community Manager on the Yelp LA team! Whether they’re hosting epic events, meeting with business owners, or socializing with other Yelpers (and so much more), our Community team’s work helps cultivate vibrant, exciting, and engaged communities of Yelpers all over North America.
