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Rita's work combines: Business, Technology, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Trina Padilla de Sanz HS
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Averette College
Bachelor's Degree
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Training and Development Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Organizational Communication, General
Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources Development
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Began in America One GOLD, we were redeployed when it shut down, transferred to. Speed Racer/CS
2.
Wasn't happy on Speed Racer, my cube mate would get praise for making illegal sales tactics.
3.
Wanted to show others the right way to approach sales and other service products, not by deceiving.
4.
Transferred to the Account Supervisor Team, because of my scores I was asked to assist with training.
5.
I enjoyed training and noticed a difference in results when you give the right tools from the start.
6.
I gained interest in joining Quality Assurance, I would be able to use my bilingual language skills.
7.
Made it, demonstrated ability as a Trainer, our VP personally reached out to me, offered me the role.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Why would you want to do that? That's not a fancy job.
How I responded:
My parents always taught me, do what you love. If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. I don't know if I necessarily agree w/never working a day in your life, but I can tell you that I love training. Seeing the success of my trainees when I can certify that they know the work I taught them and are self-sufficient to do it on their own is a great sense of accomplishment for them, which then turns out to be a great accomplishment for myself.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
There are so many resources out there. Go to your local Credit Union, go to your church, go online. Talk to your counselor, dedicate yourself to being a good student. The funds are available, you just need to know how to look for them.