Hello all. My name is Katie Thiel. I am a graduate of the Technical Communication program (May '07) and former STC President. I have read many of the posts on the blog. I think this is a great way for past and present Tech. Comm. students to communicate!
I guess I wanted to give a little bit about my story. My title of this post is "A long journey in such a short time..." It definitely has been. I started looking for an internship in the Fall of 2005. I scored a great opportunity in a small town, near my hometown at a company called Magnum Products LLC (www.m-p-llc.com). I currently work there today! Through my time there, during my internship and full-time employment, I have held four different jobs, and now, I would have to say is my favorite position yet! I am now Project Coordinator. Having the opportunity to work with all the departments within the company has been such an eye-opening experience for me. I am able to use my documentation, communication, and social skills to help maintain and drive projects from conception to completion. It's really rather interesting. Yes, the company does build a unique product, not one that many hear of (trash pumps, Mr. Livesey), but all I have to say is, no matter what the company makes, produces, whatever, if you love your job, it makes all the difference.
My best advice for those who are about to graduate: keep an open mind and try you best. There were times I questioned whether I should do something different, but I stuck with it, and I am super happy that I did!
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Trash pumps!
Hi Katie! I just wanted to say good luck, and I think Project Manager sounds like an excellent position for you. :D
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