Here is another example of possible ways you can shape your college experience by being involved in leadership student organizations, job opportunities, and career development (Lean/Six Sigma Certification, Project Management Professional Certification):
Heather Kinsy was born and raised in the Valley of the Sun! Heather completed her Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering with an emphasis in Global Leadership in 2004 at Arizona State University. During her college years she held several jobs to pay for college, including on-campus jobs such as Resident Assistant and off-campus retail jobs. It was during her time at ASU that Heather developed a passion for leadership in student organizations, as she was a member and officer of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Heather started her career in the Aerospace and Defense industry, working at Honeywell, and KPMG in various engineering, operations, and consulting roles. Her passion is process improvement through Lean/Six sigma tools. It wasn't long before she was eager to pursue an advanced degree and other professional credentials. Heather completed her MBA at ASU in 2007. She then became interested in Project Management, and earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2009. In recent years, Heather has transitioned into the healthcare industry, where she is interested in contributing to the meaningful use of patient data to improve health outcomes. Heather is presently a Project Manager at Outcome Sciences in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
I believe that my background in engineering coupled with an MBA has allowed me to take my career in just about any direction I desire. Having a technical background is solid skill set that is respected in any industry.
As Heather pointed out coupling an engineering background with an understanding of the business aspects can open more horizons in your career. John Corella, the Phoenix College alumni who was in the panel for the Phoenix College STEM Alumni Forum also recommended to combine engineering with business. However, don't forget about your technical skills as technology advances exponentially and we have to keep up with the current technology. Therefore, strengthen your technical skills.
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