OneNote,\u00a0<\/em>and I create folder systems on my computer to make sure I can find what I need efficiently.\u00a0 I now incorporate organizational skills and time management into my sales courses as I find the young people coming through our program have mostly not developed those skills… and they’re essential to be successful.<\/p>\nFabulously Enthusiastic<\/h5>\n
I love what I do.\u00a0 I love media… I love teaching… I love spending time with my colleagues and students.\u00a0 I honestly really enjoy it.\u00a0 This helps immensely when it comes time to be developing solutions to problems, educational or otherwise.\u00a0 There are few things that get me more excited than having a problem to solve.\u00a0 One of the tools I use to accomplish those problem solving tasks is Excel.\u00a0 I learned to use Excel from a colleague years ago and it’s been invaluable.\u00a0 In sales and marketing, we’re frequently presented with moderately complex math problems and it’s great tool to have in your utility belt.<\/p>\n
Righteously Resourceful<\/h5>\n
When I’ve been presented with a design problem in the past that I haven’t had the tools or knowledge to solve… which is, frankly, frequently… I have to go hunting.\u00a0 Without question, the greatest resource at my disposal is the knowledge and experience of my colleagues.\u00a0 I work with an excellent team and our experiences and strengths compliment each other nicely.\u00a0 \u00a0We rely on each other every day to solve problems and collaborate on our shared goals.<\/p>\n
Terrifically Tech Savvy<\/h5>\n
I’ve always been a proud geek and am fascinated by technology and how its application reveals opportunities.\u00a0 In terms of design, I’m fortunate to have worked many years in the broadcast industry which has\u00a0 provided me with a wealth of multi-media skills, which I rely on frequently.\u00a0 I regularly work with tools such photography, videography, graphic design, editing, animation, sound design, and more.\u00a0 These are valuable tools and I enjoy putting them to use.<\/p>\n
Super Listener<\/h5>\n
One of the main tools I use on a daily basis is my listening skills.\u00a0 Both in sales and in an interview setting, it’s important to be able to actively listen to your clients and collaborators.\u00a0 In an effort to establish an understanding of their needs, one must listen carefully for what’s being said, and frequently what’s not being said, which can lead to probing questions to get more information.<\/p>\n
Incredibly Creative<\/h5>\n
I believe my creativity actually stems from a character flaw I possess.\u00a0 I get bored easily.\u00a0 This assists me in my design as I put myself in the position of coming up with new solutions to problems.\u00a0 Sometimes the difficulty comes in curbing the urge to be creative.\u00a0 In many situations, old solutions work well.\u00a0 I have to remind myself not to apply creativity to a problem for creativity’s sake, but to reserve that skill for when it’s appropriate.<\/p>\n
Compassion Power<\/h5>\n
Compassion is essential.\u00a0 If you don’t care about the people for whom you’re building solutions, you won’t have any longevity.\u00a0 One of the greatest joys of my job is seeing the people I work with become successful, at least in part, because of my contributions to their success.\u00a0 This is true for both my students and for the clients of my radio station.\u00a0 A genuine caring for the people with whom I work allows me to dig a little deeper and come up with solutions that benefit them in the long term.<\/p>\n
Magnificently Methodical<\/h5>\n
Finally, one last skill I rely on frequently is my methodical nature.\u00a0 I like to develop systems for completing projects.\u00a0 With that in mind, I look forward to learning more about instructional design models in order to find a place to fit that new tool in amongst these others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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