In my career I want to work in the industry in a hands on field. Majoring in Chemical Engineering I see myself becoming a project supervisor, working alongside other engineers. Long term I could see myself going into management of an engineering firm. To be a successful engineer you need to be a great leader. I believe that my experiences have developed a lot of my skills, and I hope that by the time I graduate I will have strengthened them.
In high school I worked several jobs. A common theme in them was teamwork and communication. When I worked at The Home Depot as a sales associate, I worked hands on in product placement and customer service. This job was very project focused which strengthened my organization and time management skills. Being a sales associate I also had to grow in my interpersonal skills in customer relations. I learned to be knowledgeable about the products we were selling and be able to connect with the customer to make successful sales. I liked this job because it gave me lots of responsibility but I managed it with those I worked with.
As a STEM Ambassador for AICHE I have learned to acknowledge my audience. Presenting to 7th graders has been a challenge however it has made me quicker to adapt to ensure information is being presented clear and efficiently. As an engineer communication is crucial and you have to be able to effectively deliver information. Working at INPREM food bank during my year of service has been a great way to show my leadership, being able to help assist in current projects at the site. Whether the drive-thru service or internal inventory I was able to step up when needed and could listen then communicate to others the needs of the agency.