What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Within the last 12 months I was given the opportunity to pivot my career. I relocated from Ohio to the East Coast, and from the service industry to now supporting DPS construction management
Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? I have had an amazing experience working with the construction management team at DPS: My fellow procurement specialist, MaryLyke Moattari, has a positive, cheerful attitude that can brighten up anyone’s day.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? After being in the construction world for the last 15 years I am proud to be working for a strong WBE lead by Molly Pidgeon.
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Do not be afraid to stay true to yourself.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In a recently completed corporate interiors project located in Chelsea, MA, I was responsible for leading and/or delegating
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In this past year I passed my final ARE exam and became a licensed architect in Massachusetts. It’s been years in the making (education, grad school,
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Last year we completed a 150,000 s/f project for PUMA in Somerville, MA. I was the lead accountant and it was such an important project for both
Why should women consider a career in construction? More and more women are joining the trades, paving the way for other women and little girls to see we are just as capable of performing the same duties as men. The world is changing.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I led an $8 million capital campaign for Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I was fortunate to have the support of my family. Both of my parents provided me encouragement throughout my life and early on as I took a larger role within the company.
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