Your Name (optional): |
Mary Traynor |
Male/female: |
Female |
City: |
NYC |
State/Province: |
NY |
Country: |
USA |
Industry: |
Toy Industry |
Company (Optional): |
Mattel |
Job: |
Systems Analyst |
Community Service Organization: |
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Education: |
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Masters Degree, Masters Degree in Computers
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Training/experience required (years, other jobs): |
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10 Years IT Experience |
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Systems Analyst: Provide support on all in-house Business applications. Provide support to the creative teams, such as Engineering, Design and Packaging. |
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Why should kids choose your career path? |
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If you are a Systems Analyst it allows you to be versed in the Business and Technology. |
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What would you recommend career wise and how should kids approach/develop their preparation for a working life? |
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Go to college! |
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Lessons learned: If you started all over again what would you do differently? |
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Take High School more seriously. |
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A favorite anecdote, phrase, or expression relating to business that inspires you: |
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Carpe Diem "Seize the Day" |
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Other suggestions or relevant information you would communicate to kids regarding careers in general: |
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Work with your Guidance Counselor to investigate all potential career options. |
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