August Member Spotlight: Jackie Zizic

by Larissa Pienkowski

Introducing Jackie Zizic, the new Client Account Manager within the IT department of the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation and proud member of Business Relationship Management Institute! Jackie can best be described as a BRM powerhouse, as she has utilized the discipline throughout the better part of her career in areas such as strategic planning, human resources, and now account management.

When Jackie talks about business relationship management, it’s clear that this is exactly what she’s meant to be doing. We asked her about what draws her to the field, and she hit the nail on the head when she replied, “I really like the opportunity for diverse groups of people to sit down together and collectively find a way to meet all our goals. The conversation always reveals information that someone will find useful to their situation.” She describes herself as a “big-picture person” with an affinity for the “bird’s-eye view,” and she finds constant inspiration in the very nature of her work.

We all know that isn’t always an easy task when a formal BRM capability is newly put in place, though. However, Jackie seems to have taken the challenge head-on, taking advantage of her new role to build plans for improved resource management, project prioritization, and risk tolerance through open feedback and discussions. She’s passionate about making people’s lives easier, and even in the infancy of her position she’s shown her commitment to prioritizing that passion.

You can find Jackie following the rest of her passions outdoors, where she splits her free time between gardening, cycling, and socializing with friends. We learned that what she values most in her BRM membership are the invaluable training opportunities, resources, and informative templates, webinars, and blogs—all of which have helped her establish the BRM capability and plan meetings at her organization!

We’re extremely excited to have Jackie on board as a member of Business Relationship Management Institute. Are you interested in learning more about what a BRM Institute membership can do for you? Read more about benefits, opportunities, and resources here!