I am an IT Specialist for IBM.
I am responsible for solving problems, creating solutions, and figuring out how to integrate them into existing systems for the federal government.
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Why do I work in IT with IBM?
I like being able to solve business challenges with computer solutions.
I like to work face to face with customers, and I like to see the direct result of my day-to-day job.
6:30 AM
Wake up and begin to get ready for work
9:00 AM
Arrive at work, check e-mails, meet with team
1:00 PM
Completing my tasks, writing reports, following up on phone calls
4:00 PM
Finishing up my work and attending the last meeting of the day
7:00 PM
Getting home, taking care of things at the house
One obstacle I faced while growing up was people making fun of me because of how I looked. I was always the tallest girl in elementary and junior high school and I was very skinny. I overcame this by accepting my body the way it was.
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Middle School:
George Washington Junior High School (VA)
High School:
T.C. Williams High School (VA)
Summer jobs:
McDonald's, Anthony's Pizza and Blue Cross Blue Shield National Capital Area
College:
John Hopkins University
Other:
John Leland Center for Theological Studies
Favorite classes:
Accounting, English, and math
Activities/interests: Black Students Association
People With This Job:
People In This Industry:
Angie A., Bruk B., Christine B., John B., Lisa B., Melissa B., Anthony B., Mary Ellen B., Jason C., Ricardo D., Nicole D., Dave E., Torin E., Jeremy F., Duff G., Damion H., Tamara H., Scott I., Rex L., Erika M., Luci M., Ovie M., Bill M., Ronald N., Adam O., Kennie R., Margaret R., Kevin S., Andy S., Jackie S., Donna W., Greg W., Gabe Z.
Favorite Subjects/Classes: English , Math
Tell us about your jobHow did you get your job?I sent my résumé into a minority recruitment program at IBM called Project View. You had to be a minority, computer major, and have a GPA of at least 3.0. IBM flew me to Santa Monica, CA, for two days of interviews with IBM managers around the country.
What are the best and worst parts of your job?The best part of my job is the flexibility. I do not have set hours. This allows me to pursue other activities, such as working on my second master's, church-related activities, and volunteering to speak at elementarty/middle/high schools. The worst part of my job is being called an expert in a field that is ever-changing.
What perks or other tangible benefits do you get?Cash awards and travel, stock options, certificates, flexibility, and community service opportunities.
What [school] subjects do you use at work?Advanced computer skills, math, communication skills, and problem-solving skills
Getting to where you are nowWho inspired you growing up?My parents. They worked hard to give us things we wanted. My mother is the picture of sacrifice. She often would go without so that my sister and I could be in activities and have material things.
What critical choices did you make growing up that helped you get to where you are today?To do well in school. My parents were big on education.
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