Recommendations
Referrals I’ve received from my managers, mentors, colleagues, and mentees.
Management & Mentors
Managers and leaders I reported to, and mentors I’ve had the privilege to learn from.
“Niki is outstanding, an exceptional performer, an impactful contributor. As her professor, I and her peers appreciated what she brought to every class and group meeting. I'm impressed with how she's applied her Cal Poly education. Her curiosity and insights shine!”
— Stern N.
Professor, Cal Poly, SLO
“It is with great pleasure—and no small amount of pride—that I recommend Niki Moshiri for any job she wants, to anyone who is thinking about hiring her.
It has been a privilege to have mentored Niki in my capacity as a TrustedPeer “expert” these past two years. She is, in fact, my favorite all-time “protege” and I’ve worked with quite a few over the years.
So, what sets her apart? Everything.
She is an innovative problem-solving tactician with a proven penchant for all things curious, and finding a “better way” to do something....which is usually the “other way.”
Best of all, Niki carries with her a grateful sense for where she is and a perspicacious take on where she is going. And she does so with a gracious aplomb that belies her age.
I get the distinct impression that she is a very evolved soul, and that is something you can’t really teach. Or mentor, for that matter. I haven’t had to do either, as it turns out.
And as someone who has produced hundreds of commercials and rock videos for the world’s biggest brands and bands, I think I have a fair idea of what I am talking about.
I believe—make that “know”—Niki would be a tremendous value-add to any organization.
And so, to whomever might be reading this note? I wholeheartedly endorse Niki Moshiri and recommend that you NOT pass on her when contemplating your next hire.
And if you need more....please don’t hesitate to ask. Because I will tell you more.”
— Brian M.
Mentor, Trusted Peer
“Without a doubt Niki truly is an ideal employee: she is an eager learner, dedicated listener, and is truly devoted to delivering a fully-fleshed and detailed product. While at Optimedia she quickly learned the basics of digital media planning and advertising- providing valuable input during partner meetings, assisting with the development of campaign measurement dashboards, and managing prospective vendor relations. Niki is a capable and beneficial asset to any team and I highly recommend her to any future employer.”
— Christian C. (Manager)
Manager, ZenithOptimedia
“I had the great fortune of recruiting and managing Niki as the Enablement Lead for our consulting program. Three key qualities stand out with her- work ethic, leadership, and execution. Coming from a Sales role, Niki had to learn a new area of business and lead a team of hungry new consultants in their learning journey. She did a phenomenal of job and improved with every cohort she led! In her role, she also had program management responsibility- to refine internal processes and enhance the global program. No other initiative highlights Niki's ability to execute as her design and launch of an Enablement Playbook. It was designed with UX in mind, so it was both informative and user-friendly. Additionally, she sought out and utilized feedback in an iterative process. Mind you, this is a resource to support other Enablement Leads- a role which she herself was new to! Moreover, Niki is an effective facilitator, who got rave reviews for her workshop delivery and coaching to junior consultants. I loved working with Niki, not only because of her work, but also because she is an empathetic and kind person with a unique love for the 100 Grand candy bar :)”
— Ravi D.
Manager, Oracle NetSuite
“Genuine, smart, focused, competent and insightful are just a few words to describe some of Niki's unique qualities. For the past two quarters, it has been my pleasure to work with Niki at Cal Poly State University. Niki worked for me as a Marketing Mentor in my Principles of Marketing classes. A natural and genuine leader, she guided her student groups successfully through their lab assignments, new product marketing plans and group presentations. I am honored to recommend Niki to any future employer.”
— Susan B.
Manager, Orfalea College of Business - Cal Poly, SLO
“I had the pleasure of managing Niki on our Cal Poly Social Media team during the 2015 school year. Her optimistic attitude and marketing creativeness made each day fun and extremely productive. She also brought a wide variety of technical skills to the table. Niki helped to create several videos for our social media channels, each of which garnered hundreds of likes, comments, and shares. She's a quick learner and tackles each challenge methodically with a smile. Niki has a very bright future in whatever path she chooses to take in her career”
— Brian P. (Manager)
Manager, University Advancement - Cal Poly, SLO
Colleagues
Coworkers from previous professional roles I held.
"I was lucky enough to work alongside Niki in more than one endeavor in my undergraduate career at Cal Poly—both in creating multiple professional videos for TrustedPeer and in serving as a Marketing Mentor to students in their initial stages of marketing academia exposure. It's quite literally not possible to emulate her incredible essence in words alone, but if I had to choose two, I would say she's unprecedentedly personable and passionate. She's energetic in her work and efficient in her productivity. She's the type of person I would be thrilled to have on my team for any sort of project or any walk of life.”
— Jenna L.
"She’s a humble student and a confident leader, talented with the ability to bring people together to support a cause, celebrate culture, or implement a new idea. She's a true professional in the workplace, an honest salesperson, and a marketing wizard. Whether it's in sales, marketing, or improving company culture, I hold Niki's work ethic and opinions in high-regard.”
— Davis G.
“Niki was an incredible asset to our team, and directly impacted my performance driving meetings and setting up calls. I'd highly recommend Niki for future opportunities and hope we have the opportunity to work together again.”
— Matthew M.
“Niki is always tackling every challenge with unmatched determination. Always exceeding expectations she exhibits the traits of a true leader, and team player. Being Respectful, and honest are just two of her many admirable qualities.”
— Ahmir W.
Mentees
Undergraduate students I taught and mentored in Principles of Marketing at the Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as a Senior Cal Poly undergraduate.
"Where do I begin describing the qualities that show that Niki is truly the complete package? Niki is professional yet personal, motivated, and most importantly genuinely passionate. During her time as my marketing mentor Niki displayed consistent professionalism to me, my group, the rest of the students, her fellow marketing mentors, and the professor. Even with her professional manners Niki connects with everyone she talks to and creates this unique professional relationship that still feels personal. She possess this rare quality and it will benefit her for her entire career. Niki is always motivated to give her work her full focus, dedication, and energy. As a fellow student I can see that Niki's motivation is not common amongst college aged students, this quality is what sets her apart from everyone who is just trying their bare minimum to get by. Any employer can expect that Niki will be motivated to complete any task to the best of her abilities. This brings me to Niki's final (and what I think is her best) quality. Niki is passionate, when she says she loves something she genuinely means it. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Niki over that past 8 months and while I learn a new quality of her every time I see her, the one that I have seen since day 1 is her genuine passion for marketing. Niki is in this profession because she loves waking up each day and connecting brands to consumers. I have never met someone before who is so genuinely passionate about their degree. I have no doubt in my mind that Niki is a marketing force to be reckoned with, she lives and breathes marketing and will bring whoever she works for success in this field”
— Hillary J.
“Throughout the development of our product idea, marketing plan, and product pitch, Niki was of the utmost help to our team. She is not only very knowledgeable about key marketing concepts, but also is a great facilitator, communicator, and advisor. Her leadership skills were apparent throughout the quarter as she guided multiple groups in meeting their objectives and goals. She was a great asset to our team and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great leader.”
— Vianae J.
“Niki mentored my marketing group for an extensive, quarter long, marketing based project in the Winter of 2016. Niki is a hardworking individual whose dedication and leadership ability motivated all those who interacted with her to perform quality work. Niki demonstrated knowledge in key marketing concepts and conveyed information to her mentees efficiently and professionally. Niki was a vital asset to our team and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a hard working leader who consistently excels in her work.”