What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Graduating from Shawmut’s Construction Management Skills Training program last spring! I was then promoted to Assistant Project Manager and had the opportunity to lead my first project. 

When I’m not working I am…I’m a big comedy fan, so I go to at least one comedy show a month. I played volleyball in college, so I try to continue playing as much as possible. I also enjoy traveling with my friends—we recently returned from Nashville, but I have also traveled to South Korea and Peru. 

What are you doing differently in 2020 that has had a positive impact on your career? I’m trying to focus on taking care of my health—eating well, working out, getting enough sleep. I perform my best at work when I’m healthy, so I know this is important to prioritize. 

What trends are you seeing in your field this year? I’m seeing an increase in technology—everything is being done electronically, and iPads are replacing a lot of the paper drawings. 

Who or what inspired you to join the construction industry? My mom has had a successful career as a project manager for an insurance company. It inspired me to want to work and have a successful career, too. I studied civil engineering in college and had the opportunity to take several construction management courses. Shawmut had a table at a career fair I attended, and the rest is history.