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Racquel's work combines: Design, Technology, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Management Information Systems, General
State University at Albany
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Information Technology Project Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: Management Information Systems, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Interned at a consulting firm through the INROADS program.
2.
Graduated college with a degree in Management Information Systems.
3.
Employed at a major consulting firm in NYC for several years, which allowed me to work within various industries. I started my career as developer then moved to project management.
4.
Recruited by a Fortune 500 company to work as an independent consultant. I spent several years being self-employed at this company.
5.
I got married and relocated from NYC to CT. I took a year off from work after having my first child.
6.
Re-entered the workforce as an independent consultant at a financial company in CT.
7.
I took eight months off after having my second child.
8.
Re-entered the workforce at Travelers. I started my career at Travelers in project management. I then took roles in strategy, product management and am currently in eBusiness.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Technology is a male-dominated field and you should consider other disciplines.
How I responded:
I focused on gaining experiences in competencies that I enjoyed and allowed me to learn. I realized that I shouldn’t expend energy trying to prove myself to others, but focus on improving myself. This mindset empowers you to control your career progression by being a continuous learner that always has fun.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me