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Sandra'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
Mount Avernia high
Bachelor's Degree
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Central Connecticut State University
Graduate Degree
Analysis and Functional Analysis
Central Connecticut State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Operations Research Analysts:
Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Graduate Degree: Analysis and Functional Analysis
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Fast food restaurant employee
2.
Pursuing an undergraduate degree at Central Connecticut State University while working at fast food restaurant
3.
Working in a Travelers internship while pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full-time student and still working at fast food restaurant
4.
Graduated with a bachelor's degree and accepted a Claim Adjuster job at Travelers
5.
While a working as a full-time Claim Adjuster, started to pursue MBA/Business Analytics
6.
Part-time MBA student, received job promotion to General Liability Notice of Loss Coordinator
7.
Full-time Travelers employee, graduated with MBA
8.
Received promotion to Operations Analyst at Travelers
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
Are you sure this is cut out for you? You may not be able to finish and get stuck in a office filing papers.
How I responded:
Have a curious mind! I was willing and open to step out and explore because I had never participated in a internship before so I had no idea what to expect until I joined Travelers EDGE and received guidance. It is my personal goal to strive for success in everything I do and am involved in. Another great value was to pair myself with mentors who I believed were genuine, had my best interest at heart and truly contributed to my development. Stay focused, determined, resilient and work hard!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I used to save coins/loose change as I got them and at the end of the year cashed them out. Seek grants if possible. I tried to purchase my text books used. Participate in an internship (paid if possible) to save towards tuition/living expenses.