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Deanna's work combines: Business, Engineering, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Dayton
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Xavier University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graduate Degree: Small Business Administration/Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I took a co-op job at Duke Energy during my college experience.
2.
Then I graduated during a recession. Due to my co-op I was able to get a job at Duke Energy.
3.
Then I started working on projects for large customers and loved it.
4.
Then I interviewed for an Account Manager job. I was told I needed business experience.
5.
Then I signed up to get my MBA and took a technical job in the Account Manager organization.
6.
Then I took a job creating products for Account Managers to sell. I fell in love with Project Mgmt.
7.
Then I realized I missed working with large customers after working with residential customers.
8.
I accepted an Account Manager job about 4 years ago.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
I never thought you would be a good engineer.
How I responded:
I was so surprised by the comment that I never asked why- now I know that it doesn't matter. You can accomplish whatever you put your mind to. Create a plan, work the plan, add to the plan so you are continually challenging yourself and celebrate your accomplishments no matter how small they seem. Never be afraid to ask for help. The only silly question is the one not asked. Often times someone else has the same questions and will be so grateful you spoke up!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
It was tough leaving my daughter in daycare and going back to work, but I really wanted a career. I was unsure that the daycare could care for my daughter. I spend Friday afternoons there getting to know everyone and realized that it would be okay.