Smart Sessions
Newbie orientation for first-time ENGAGE attendees, hosted by Prime Consulting
Monday, Oct 7 | 4:30PM - 5:00PM
Details
Is this your first time at Smartsheet ENGAGE? Has it been a few years since you’ve attended? Or are you regular but hoping to get the most out of your week? Join us for the Newbie orientation where you’ll learn how to maximize your time at ENGAGE to network, explore, learn and connect.
Orientation will be in the Experience Hub Theater.
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Content Track Smart Session |
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Location Experience Hub Theater - Level 2 |
Speakers
James Green
Managing Director
James is a Managing Director at Prime Consulting Group, where he oversees the daily operation and delivery of all things Smartsheet. Prior to jumping into the world of Smartsheet, James was a 17 year special operations veteran serving with the Marine Corps. James has in-depth expertise of the entire Smartsheet platform, having implemented every module and connecting to over 50 third-party systems using Bridge by Smartsheet. James is passionate about guiding organizations through digital transformation, ensuring they leverage Smartsheet to foster connection, drive innovation, and achieve strategic goals.
Darla Brown
Process Improvement Manager
Because of Smartsheet, Darla Brown has transitioned from an Executive Admin to Process Improvement Manager for Loews Hotels. This shift in career has also allowed her to move from the sole solution builder to a resource as she is aggressively encouraging leaders to be trained and certified. The company now recognizes Smartsheet as an Enterprise tool based on the Mobilizing Events and strategies held over the past 3 years. She is also a second year Smartsheet Overachiever. Outside of work, Darla enjoys being a background vocalist, nature walks, and volunteering at in her church production team.
Deena Duran
Senior Business Analyst
Deena, a Smartsheet Mobilizer since 2020 and a Smartsheet Overachiever since 2024, has transformed team collaboration at UNM through various efforts (Smartsheet Days and Core App Badge Sprints!) She’s sharing her secrets on leveraging Mobilizer resources to spark excitement and drive adoption.
Shawn Cerretani
Managing Director
Shawn is a Managing Director at Prime Consulting Group, where he oversees the Sales & Marketing motion. Shawn has 15 years of software and service selling and has been managing successful Smartsheet implementation since 2020.
Chika Monu
Senior Technical Program Manager II
Chika began her Smartsheet career in 2017 as a Product Trainer and Consultant. After a couple of years, she joined Smartsheet’s Enterprise Systems team, leading large-scale technical projects. Currently, she leads and manages engineering programs, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams. Additionally, she oversees programs she’s passionate about, including Insights Discovery, where she’s a certified practitioner, as well as Smartsheet's Global DEI Committee.
Mary Ashley Goding
Manager, Talent Experience & Operations
Mary Ashley Goding (she/her) is the Manager of Talent Experience & Operations at Smartsheet, where she builds inclusive programs and partnerships designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Over her last 3 years at Smartsheet, Mary Ashley has produced talent experiences worldwide including the Cinde Job Fair in Costa Rica, Women in Tech Regatta in Seattle, and Turing Fest in Edinburgh, has built strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations such as Out in Tech and Hiring Our Heroes, and spearheaded the successful inaugural submission of the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Before Smartsheet, Mary Ashley spent over a decade working for SaaS and gaming companies in the Bay Area in roles across DEIB, corporate events, and brand marketing. Her love of Smartsheet started when she was leading global communications, events, and operations for the Inclusion, Diversity, and Corporate Social Responsibility team at Electronic Arts. She needed a smart solution to quickly scale programs and visualize impact across a broad portfolio of work, and Smartsheet enabled her to do just that. It has since become a critical element of her work with all her programs managed end-to-end in Smartsheet.
Maxwell Griffith
Senior Web Producer
Max began his journey at Smartsheet just over 4 years ago, originally as a contractor before transitioning to a full time employee. Max's primary focus at Smartsheet is to enhance the digital experience for new, existing, and prospective customers. What does this mean exactly you ask? In short Max focuses on making our web properties easier to navigate, user friendly and tailored for each user. Also fun fact about Max is he leads the Smartpardy (Smartsheet Community's version of Jeopardy) at every ENGAGE Seattle... be on the look out for Alex "Max" Trebek, he'll be ready to test your knowledge at any moment.