“Trainer's industry knowledge and large number of relationships with the press and analyst communities is outstanding. This, combined with the firm's results-based focus and strategic expertise, makes them a truly exceptional communications firm, delivering results consistent with business goals.”
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former Vice President Marketing, ONStor
Sonja brings a unique perspective to Trainer Communications having worked on the “client side” in executive administrative operations, finance, and marketing for a technology start-up company in the electronics industry. Driven by an entrepreneurial mind-set, Sonja brings superior client service and a laser focus for finance and technical solutions to Trainer. A business economics major, Sonja started her professional career in operations in the mortgage industry in the early 90’s. She then acquired her real estate license, earning several President Club awards in recognition of being a million-dollar sales producer, motivational leader in sales originations, and marketing and business management expertise. In early 2003, Sonja was presented with an exciting job opportunity to work with a start-up company. She decided to utilize her entrepreneurial mind-set to venture into the technology world and pursue a new career in operations and finance. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she presently resides in San Ramon with her husband and two daughters.
Q&A:
Most unique hobby? Sonja acts on-camera and has starred on the Fox Family Channel in the re-enactment of a true story “Courage,” narrated by Danny Glover.
Top achievement outside of your “real job”? Sonja was awarded best commercial look at the prestigious IMTA (International, Modeling and Talent Association) in New York. Her latest accomplishment was an employee corporate training video for Safeway Grocery Stores.
Motto to live by? Success is living and loving passionately, achieving your dreams, desires and ambitions, and then sharing success with others!
