CAREER ENABLEMENT
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Christina Pishko is an operator, having spent several years working as a store team member and group sales leader for two big box retailers. When she joined Advance 15 years ago, Christina transitioned to HR, eventually becoming an HR business partner for the company’s Worldpac business. A passionate and invested leader, Christina credits her success in this role to the time she spent in the field, which helped cement her understanding of working in such an operations-focused role. The experience helps her better relate to the team members she supports and better understand the challenges they are facing. She describes her role as that of a problem solver, someone who can help team members get to the other side of a challenge, so they can put their best foot forward. Christina attributes her success in HR to feeling empowered to speak up and recommend changes. Her style is direct and she is willing to challenge the status quo to help create efficiency and effectiveness for the team. Early in her career, a colleague told Christina to always “be open to other perspectives, regardless of the situation you are in” as it will help her find the best solution. In other words, put preconceived notions aside and be willing to see the unique perspective of others, then work together to find common ground. Most of all, Christina believes wholeheartedly in being humble. Confidence with a side of humility always wins the day.
CHRISTINA PISHKO HR SENIOR MANAGER, WORLDPAC YEARS AT ADVANCE: 15 | LOCATION: FRISCO, TEXAS
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