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Women in Manufacturing North Region Keynote Speech
Kathy and I had the opportunity to speak at the Women in Manufacturing North Region meeting. We recorded our presentation beforehand then answered questions from the group live. It was such a great experience to connect with women that share our passion. In the...
Realities – Contract Negotiations
Things don't always go as you envisioned but staying true to your values can help you navigate these experiences. My third assignment in HR was to be a negotiations coordinator…which is a glorified term for gopher, I do believe. Our contract was expiring, and I was...
Relationships – Opportunities to Make Connections in the Workplace
Take the opportunity to cultivate relationships through small moments of positivity After I returned from my first semester of school, I was again put in Human Resources. This was a very different assignment from the Suggestions Department. The plant was doing very...
Realities – Starting a Manufacturing Career: Introduction to the Real World
Not all assignments are glamorous but all can provide valuable learnings. I was 17 years old on my first day at the auto assembly plant. My first assignment was in the Suggestions Department. My orientation was a little less formal than the orientation I have given...
Realities – Starting a Manufacturing Career: Kathy’s Story
Some times we find ourselves on paths that we didn't know existed. The thing to remember is stay open to all possibilities because you never know where they may lead. Any of you that have ever heard me speak have heard me say that my dream job would be to run an...
