Clint Funk

 I would like to introduce you to Clint Funk.  Clint is a Sr Solutions Consultant for Adobe.  His main function with Adobe is to support the sales team and customers.  He is the man that will explain to his sales reps why or why not a task can be done.  Clint started his career as a photographer for a newspaper.  When publishing started, he then pursed graphic design.  He would work mostly with commercial printers at first and consulted through the 1990’s teaching others how publishing works.  Eventually he got hired in the public sector.

 He has been with adobe for roughly 17 years.  When he first started at Adobe he worked in the commercial and education department.  Clint has enjoyed his time with them as he has learned and grown in his career.  He has learned different products Adobe offers and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.  He also enjoys working with many different sectors within the company.  There are some obstacles he has had to overcome along the way.  Such as learning the new technology as it develops.  And how to work with a variety of people and unhappy customers.  With his upbeat personality he does try to please everyone he encounters but it does come with challenges on certain days.

 Clint works with a great team.  He couldn’t stop speaking highly of them.  He emphasized what a great company Adobe is and how his team has helped him along the way.  There are times though when he must be too honest then he would like.  And when the team doesn’t make their numbers, it can be hard.  Everyone on his team has something to contribute to his success and they all learn from each other.  In their own way they are everyone’s mentors. 

 The best advise Clint could give is to do your best.  A little extra effort will be worth it in the long run.  Don’t just be on time to meetings but be early.  It shows you care and motivated to be a team player.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions during the meeting.  You don’t need to know the answers to the questions, but you do need to ask the right questions.  And another important tip of advice he would like to give is, to find a mentor.  You just might be able to find the correct answer to your question by asking your mentor.  Clint has received a couple awards throughout his career such as the Core Value award, the Solutions Consultant Quarter award 3 times now and the Make it happen award. Much of his success for winning the awards have been knowing the correct answers for customers and not breaking bridges.  He didn’t always have the right answers right away, but Clint was resourceful to look for the correct answers and respond back to the customers in a timely manner.

 Clint is all about work.  He doesn’t have much of a work life/personal life balance by his own choices.  He loves what he does and enjoys working.  It keeps his mind active and fresh.  He loves public speaking and likes what he does.