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Jennifer's work combines: Technology, Business, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Industrial Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor's Degree
Systems Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Kennesaw State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Chief Executives:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Industrial Engineering
Bachelor's Degree: Systems Engineering
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Took a 50% pay cut to start a new career with less travel and improved my quality of life.
2.
Relocated my family many times to pursue job opportunities.
3.
Got a promotion and took on a big job when I was 7 months pregnant.
4.
Went back to school to get my MBA while working full time.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Engineering is a male dominated field.
How I responded:
Don't let people put limits on what you can achieve. Ban the word "can't", believe in yourself and just go for it!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Stay at home husbands/fathers are a rare breed, and it works for our family. "Team Van Buskirk" decides, as a unit, what is best for our family. My husband, children and I are all on the same page and we face the consequences of our choices together.