Vision Net is pleased to welcome Thaisa Souza as the company’s new Marketing Manager. She brings more than 11 years’ business experience to the role, with much of this gathered from positions spanning industries and countries. Thaisa replaces Nick Schlueter, who retired in December following 16 years with the company.
Thaisa is originally from Brazil, where she earned two undergraduate degrees – the first in Publicity and Advertising, and the second in Business Administration and Management. She continued her studies at the graduate level, earning a Masters’ in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing in 2015. Professionally, Thaisa has carved out a rich and varied marketing career with roles in multimedia, digital marketing and social media management. She led marketing initiatives at business intelligence provider 4zoom, served as a marketing consultant for Multimedia Educacional (where she oversaw the successful creation and implementation of a wide variety of marketing campaigns. Additionally, she was co-founder of Informatica da Comunidade, a business that provided digital inclusion and professional training to disadvantaged communities throughout Brazil. The project was commended both nationally by The Brazilian National Software Association, and internationally by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA).
“Thaisa has proven herself to be a valuable member of our team. Given the rapidly changing digital landscape in which businesses must now operate, it was imperative that our new marketing manager boast strategic vision, significant digital experience, and a deep understanding of best practices. She brings all of this to the role. We’re thrilled to have her take on this key leadership role.”
Corey Jensen – Vision Net CEO
Thaisa moved to Missoula, Montana in 2017, living with a family member while continuing her studies in Business Media Design and English as a Second Language at the University of Montana. It was in Missoula that she met her husband, a Montana native. The two relocated to Great Falls in 2018 and the next year she began work as a marketing assistant at Vision Net. Today, Thaisa is happy to call Great Falls home while leading marketing efforts at the telecommunications solution provider.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to leverage my education and experience on behalf of Vision Net, a leading telecommunications company with 25 years of history in Montana. In addition to the company’s strong reputation, Vision Net boasts an incredibly welcoming culture and an environment that encourages creativity. All of these factors combined to tip the scale for me and made me feel immediately at home.”
Thaisa Souza – Vision Net Marketing Manager