Stuck in the Elevator with… Stephanie Kollasch, Business Development Executive

From the Jazzy Jumpers jump rope team to Techbuyer… Read our interview with Techbuyer Business Development Executive, Stephanie who has lived in four different states and can deadlift an impressive 205 pounds!

Where did you grow up? I was born in Rochester, MN, and lived here until I was 4. Then, we moved to Aberdeen, SD where I lived until I was 6. My dad found a new job in Columbia, MO, and we lived there until I was 10. Then we moved to Minot, ND where I lived until I was 13. Then we moved back to Rochester to be closer to family again… I have been here ever since.

What's your first memory? My parents were pretty young when they had me – 21 and 22. The TV was my babysitter most of the time. I guess I really liked music (and still do), so they would turn on MTV and I would be fascinated by music videos. Watching Metallica’s Enter Sandman is one of my first memories… it also gave me nightmares.

What did you want to be when growing up? An Olympic gymnast!

What is your favourite memory at Techbuyer? When Marcus from the UK office came to visit, and we all went bowling!

What do you like about working in the IT industry? Learning the newest and latest tech trends. The casualness of the industry. The fact that it is needed in every business.

Where did you work previously? I have been in sales for 6 years. I was previously with a company that sold office technology services and equipment.

If you weren't working in the IT sector, what would you be doing? Selling Bugatti’s.

What were your first impressions of Techbuyer?! Hard working people, relaxed atmosphere, and everyone is extremely helpful.

What is your favourite thing to do out of work? Watch TV, eat food, and go to the gym.

Tell us something we don't know about you... I don’t really like sweets, I rarely chew gum, I floss every day, my PR for deadlifting is 205 pounds. When I was 7, I was in a competitive jump rope team called the Jazzy Jumpers!