Experience

A collection of the experiences that have shaped my professional journey.

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Adobe

Business Development | San Francisco, CA

Starting full-time at Adobe marks the beginning of my professional career in business development. After discovering my passion for relationship-building during my Sales Academy internship, I'm excited to continue helping customers solve problems while growing within the tech industry.

Final recap page for Ash Pickett at Adobe Sales Academy Summer 2025, featuring key metrics, achievements, and reasons for choosing Adobe sales, with icons, a photo of Ash Pickett next to a large illuminated Adobe logo, and contact information at the bottom.
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Adobe Sales Academy Internship

Business Development | San Francisco, CA

My internship at Adobe confirmed that business development was the career I wanted to pursue. Beyond learning sales strategy, I gained experience collaborating with teammates, building customer relationships, and presenting ideas with confidence.

Cal Poly

B.S. Business Administration, Management

Cal Poly gave me opportunities to explore leadership, communication, and community in many different ways. From writing for the school paper to student organizations to campus jobs, each experience helped shape how I work with people today.

Highlights:

  • Orfalea College of Business Ambassadors

  • Delta Sigma Pi

  • Mustang News

  • Dean’s Office

  • Teaching Assistant

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Senior Project

Sales and the Good Life

An in-depth examination of careers in sales, taken from a philosophy and psychology-based approach. I read key pieces of literature and interviewed a diverse handful of sales professionals to inform my findings.

Additional Experience

  • Book editor | Freelance

  • Acorn Publishing | Sales Intern

  • Spark*l Sustainable Jewelry | Lean Operations & Marketing Intern

  • Marco Polo | College Advisory Board Member