A Journey through Life and College to a New Career

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A Journey Through Life and College to a New Career
If I have the opportunity to manage a project from start to finish, similar to the project worked in my senior year of college, would I be up for the challenge? The answer to that question is an emphatic yes. Why do I come to that conclusion? Life has already unfolded a lot of different paths for me up through my graduation. Picking the right path is always a challenge. I have finally found my offerings to society through my life experiences through my parents, being a single mom, employment layoffs leading to my journey through college.
Let me begin by explaining where I come from. My father, who is an architect, is very artistic and detailed oriented. I carry those same traits and naturally apply them to everything I do. I started out drafting railroad electrical circuits on a drafting table in 1992. As time went on, I began transitioning to computer drafting and slowly learning to write programmable scripts to speed up processes or automate functions within the drafting software. In addition to the knack for production and detail, I gained the position to manage the computer assisted drafting and design team. At this point I also discovered that I thoroughly enjoyed working with people and guiding them to a successful project outcome.
Fast forward about fifteen years. I became a single mother and had to learn how to juggle home life and a career alone. I had new challenges to overcome, quickly learning new management skills which apply to my overall accomplishments. However, the challenges don’t stop there. I was learning database creation “on the fly” at work. I have found yet another skill that I enjoy. The company I was working for gave me a project where I had full control ...

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...ows me to practice all the skills I have learned in college and hone them to perfection. With a broad spectrum of studies that one can look at in information technology management, the sky is the limit for gaining a better understanding of how technology works in our society and how to manage it.
College has given me confidence, a sense of accomplishment and the tools to take on larger projects, as well as ways to improve my skills. Since attending college, I am capable of handling new challenges in both my career choices and life. I am a whole new person today with a brand new view of who I am and what my capabilities are. I have made obtainable goals and have the toolset to get there. The opportunities are endless. So yes, I am ready for and welcome the opportunity to manage a project from start to finish similar to the project worked in my senior year of college.

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