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I'm looking to meet mentors in the project / program management track

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Erik Smolinski Encinitas, CA

I'm refining my career aspirations and beginning to widen my network and am seeking mentors to help me refine my career goals as well as prepare myself for transition.

11 September 2018 8 replies Networking

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Paul Tusting Salt Lake City, UT

With the industries you mention (Aerospace /Defense & Technology/Biotech) a PMP cert may carry a lot of weight. They aren't too expensive or time consuming, and maybe a school/training center convenient for you will accept the GI Bill.
Best of luck!
-Paul

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Erik Smolinski Encinitas, CA

Thank you everyone for reaching out. I'm just getting back from some training and getting back into the swing of things. My undergrad was in Criminal Justice / Statistics. I'm currently working on my MBA and completed an Advanced Project Management Certification through my graduate program.

I'm mostly interested in Aerospace / Defense or technology/biotech. Although, I'm not relegating myself to any one industry since I'll be starting from scratch anyways. I'm mostly interested in finding something that is engaging and I find interesting to work around.

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Paul Tusting Salt Lake City, UT

Hi Erik,
Francis alludes to Project Management being quite diverse.
What industries are you hoping to work in (construction, aerospace, medical, software, etc.)?
Thanks, Paul

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xxxx xxxx San Antonio, TX

Sir,
It would be an honor to talk and mentor you through your transition.

I am a USMC Veteran, providing help to veterans and their spouses with military career transition mentoring, counseling and training. I have over 20 years’ experience Business. This work is both as an employee and as a contractor.
Key Areas of Competency
• Leadership/Mentoring/Coaching/Training/Recruiting
• Process/Change Management
• Project/Program Management
• Quality/Security Assessments
• Quality Assurance/ Control Management
• SDLC Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Information Security
• Business Continuity Management

Richard Buck
914 391 3375
rb2018tx@gmail.com

SEMPER FI

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Jane Ann Pighin Bellevue, WA

Hello,
I would be happy to talk to you about project/program management. I have twenty years of experience in IT project and program management from Boeing. I also am PMP certified along with two Masters PM certificates. There are PM opportunities across many different industries. Let me know if you want to schedule a call!
Jane Ann Pighin

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Nancy Friedman Alexandria, VA

I would be happy to have a conversation with you

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Erik Smolinski Encinitas, CA

Francis,
As for education, I have an advanced project management certification from a graduate program and I’m currently working on my MBA, which I’ll finish after this semester. I did complete a Continuous Process Improvement course in the Marines as well.

I absolutely do not have actual civilian experience in the matter, however I’m hoping to start building my depth on the topic.

Thanks,
Erik

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FRANCIS TEPEDINO, ESQ. San Diego, CA

You did not mention your education: Successful careers in Project Management require knowledge in the areas of engineering; construction; scheduling; prime contractor and sub contractor management; purchasing; negotiations; contracts administration; contract law, etc.

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