KELSEY DAHL

Marketing Director BRAVERA

"Kelsey is an experienced marketing professional, project manager, graphic designer, and leader. She has quickly made her mark at Bravera with her experience, leadership and passion in our community.”

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:

I was born and raised in Bismarck with my older sister and two parents. I moved to Grand Forks for college to attend the University of North Dakota. After graduating, my (now) husband and I moved back to Bismarck to start our careers and eventually a family. While working full-time, I studied online and obtained a master’s in management from Minot State University. I have branding and marketing experience in healthcare, higher education, and the financial industry, where I reside today. We enjoy raising our boys in Bismarck near family and travel in our spare time.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

I’m motivated by my goals. I’m constantly setting new ambitions for myself that I strive to achieve whether it’s in my personal or professional life. I’m a driven and self-disciplined person so typically find myself building a new goal as soon as my previous goal seems attainable. Ultimately, I’m motivated by the betterment of myself, family, and career.

CHALLENGES

IN YOUR CAREER PATH:

My greatest challenge is my eagerness to learn and grow. At this phase in my career, I am soaking in as much hands-on experience and knowledge that I can. I’m a strong believer that book smarts can only take you half the way, and the most valuable knowledge comes from first-hand experiences, which take time. I’m grateful to have found an employer that gives me the training and career path that I am seeking.

WHAT

ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER OTHER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?

My advice is to ask questions. Growing up, I was the shy kid who wouldn’t speak in class and as I’ve grown in my career and confidence, I continue to speak up and ask questions along the way. From doing this, I’ve gained an immense amount of industry knowledge which is propelling me in my career. My second piece of advice is to get involved – whether it’s sitting in meetings, joining committees or volunteering, the people you meet and experiences you gain are invaluable. It’s easy to sit out, but when you force yourself to get involved, you get a fulfillment that you didn’t know you were looking for.