Even though I was a finance major, my passion was connecting with people and solving problems. That’s why I chose the Sales & Relationship Management track in Synchrony’s BLP. Even as an intern I learned the basics of relationship management, project management and cross-functional teaming. I also learned to golf during the BLP!

From my first days as an intern to today, people at Synchrony have always cared about me and throughout the three rotations, I’ve built authentic relationships. My network made it easier to be away from my family in Puerto Rico and even gave me lots of advice on how to prepare for my first real winter. The access to leadership gave me the opportunity to meet very smart and influential people, which helps get the job done. I have an amazing network across Synchrony thanks to the BLP.

I have developed into a truly well-rounded, cross-functional professional who is working towards to becoming a commercial leader in the future.

I joined the BLP after being an employee in Synchrony’s Call Center in Puerto Rico. I had worked in customer relations and stepping into the Sales & Relationship Management track was natural for me. Also, Synchrony is committed to helping us continually develop, and the BLP was a great step in my career.

The BLP opened many doors—learning about functions across our business, establishing relationships with senior leaders, engaging with our Diversity & Inclusion Networks and more. If we came up with an innovative idea in the BLP we were given full support to test it. I was pushed far outside my comfort zone, but the support is here, and the learning curve is expected and respected.

I joined the Sales & Relationship Management track because I wanted to learn more about how customers interact with and experience the business world. I also wanted to focus on relationship building and influencing stakeholder decision-making.

I’ve gotten all of that, and also been stretched professionally and personally through challenging work. My leaders and peers empowered me to do things I didn’t know I could do. In my first role after the BLP—as a Sales Support Manager in Retail Card—I hit the ground running thanks to how the BLP accelerated my development.

Something else that’s really important to me is that diversity and giving back at Synchrony aren’t just buzzwords—they’re a way of life. Whether it’s working with our African American Network+, or campus recruiting, every day I’m recognized for what makes me unique and I’m learning to be an empathetic leader.