In this month’s “In the Limelight” employee spotlight, meet Sierra Anderson! As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sierra supports one of Broadleaf’s largest MSP accounts. Sierra’s positivity, transparency, relationship-building skills, and willingness to learn new things have made her an invaluable member of the team. 

Life Before Broadleaf 

I grew up in Fort Washington, Maryland (about 15 minutes outside of Washington, D.C.) and still live in that area now. I went to Norfolk State University in Virginia and actually studied Criminal Justice. My goal was to be a defense attorney, and I wanted to work with Amnesty International helping exonerate people who are falsely imprisoned. After school, I ended up starting a career in sales. I worked at T-Mobile for 6 years and went from being a Mobile Expert to having a career on the Mobile Showroom Truck, which allowed me to attend several events across the east coast, not only selling our products and services but also finding great new people to join the team. 

As I became more involved in the interview and hiring process, I fell in love with people development and helping them find new jobs and grow in their careers. Once I was pregnant with my youngest daughter, I decided that it was time for me to find a career that would allow me to be home more for my family, and that is what led me to Broadleaf. 

Opportunities for Learning 

Life at Broadleaf is amazing! Compared to my other professional experiences, I really appreciate how much knowledge is shared throughout the organization. I have learned new ways to tackle problems just by picking the brains of people within and outside of my own team. 

What excites me most about my work is fixing problems. I can use my critical thinking skills to develop strategies that help our clients. It’s what keeps my brain going every day. 

A Good Fit 

My previous experience as a Retail Associate Training Store Manager at T-Mobile definitely prepared me for my current role at Broadleaf. I was not only trained in sales and relationship-building but was also a certified training specialist. I led our new hire classes and got to watch their journeys throughout their tenure at T-Mobile. I was able to see the recruitment process from start to finish.

One of my biggest strengths is relationship-building. I pride myself on clear communication and keep my relationships strong by being transparent and accountable. Doing my job correctly is something that I take very seriously. I strive to be the best I can in any role because I want people to be proud of my contributions and always have positive things to say about my work ethic. 

Outside of Work 

Family is what keeps me busiest outside of work. We all live within 30 minutes of each other, so we always get together and play cards, eat crabs, or just enjoy each other’s company. Recently we have been doing a family video call to watch The 1% Club together and see who can get the most questions right—I usually get them all correct! I also LOVE sports. I try to go to as many sporting events as possible. I am a HUGE Philadelphia Eagles fan, but I enjoy any sport from football to pickleball. 

I am most passionate about equality. As the mom of a daughter with a disability, I try to advocate as much as possible for individuals who may be living with a disability in any way, shape, or form.