Jen Fournier Quinn
Jen Fournier Quinn
Class Year
’06
Current home
Winthrop Harbor
Major(s)
International Political Economy
Current Position
Sales Manager at Uline
Jen Fournier Quinn ’06 attributes her successful career to the skills she developed at Carthage. It was through courses with Professor Art Cyr and Professor Brent McClintock that Ms. Quinn’s passion for economics and political science history grew. Post-graduation, she turned her passion into a career.
As sales manager for Uline, she oversees a regional team and the company’s development of the national government sales program. Her responsibilities include negotiation of supply contracts with the Department of Defense and implementation of sales programs with the U.S. Government
These days, Ms. Quinn’s career takes her throughout the U.S. to meet with various companies and federal government entities. Wherever Ms. Quinn travels, she is reminded of the impact that Carthage’s IPE program continues to have on her.
What have you enjoyed most about your career?
“Traveling all over the U.S. to meet with many different companies and federal government entities. It has helped educate me in many different areas like contract management, negotiation, sales, marketing, and finance.”
How did Carthage prepare you?
“My experience at Carthage with writing and presentations was the best preparation for my transition into corporate management. It helped put me ahead of my peers who attended larger schools and did not have the writing and speaking skills.”
How has your liberal arts education benefitted you?
“Over the years, I have worked with various Department of Defense customers to help negotiate supply contracts. My critical thinking skills and presentation skills I learned at Carthage helped me successfully create and implement these sales programs with the U.S. Government.”