Favorite Parts Of Working In The International Development Industry As A Project/Program Manager
Alexandra enjoys the constant learning and diverse collaborations inherent in international trade and development. The work exposes Alexandra to "a lot of different industries" and "really interesting people," including private companies and governments across Europe and beyond.
Project Management, International Relations, Networking, Communication, Problem-Solving
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Alexandra Banning
Project/Program Manager
NGO/International Trade and Development Office
UC Santa Barbara
N/A
Communications
Government & Public Sector, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Exposure to diverse industries and stakeholders (private companies, governments, NGOs)
2. Continuous learning and skill development opportunities
3. Networking and collaboration with interesting people from various backgrounds
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
The thing I enjoy most about the industry I'm in is that there's so much to learn, in a positive way. It goes back to being exposed to a lot of different industries and connecting with many different stakeholders.
We work with private companies, governments in Europe, and sometimes connect them with governments here or non-governmental organizations. It's about learning a lot and meeting interesting people, which is the highlight of working in this space.