Favorite Parts of Being a Technical Marketing Manager at Edmund Optics
Cory, a Technical Marketing Manager, most enjoys "teaching people," ranging from satellite engineers to children—as evidenced by their current children's book, *Larry Laser Finds a Spark*. This passion for education, combined with involvement in projects improving lives ("a satellite that can get amazing images" or "a self-driving car"), makes the role fulfilling.
Technical Applications, Teaching and Education, Marketing, Innovation, STEM
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Cory Boone
Technical Marketing Manager
Edmund Optics
University of Arizona, Graduated in 2016
M.B.A. from University of North Dakota
Biology & Related Sciences
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Teaches diverse audiences, from professionals working on complex projects (like satellites) to children (through a children's book he's writing).
2. Enjoys applying his technical knowledge to real-world applications that improve people's lives.
3. Found a way to teach that suits his personality and preferences better than traditional teaching methods
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
What I enjoy most is teaching people. It's a general, overarching statement, but that's truly it.
This can range from teaching someone how to use the right tools to make a satellite that takes images from space. It also extends to kids. I'm actually writing a children's book now called "Larry Laser Finds a Spark."
The book is about explaining what lasers are used for. So it covers that whole spectrum, from technical applications to educating children. Teaching people in general is absolutely exhausting, though.
I've found a different method to teach that I enjoy more personally. I also like being involved in technical applications. For instance, being involved with a satellite that can capture amazing images or a self-driving car that improves safety is really cool.
It's about being involved in an industry that leads to great improvements for many people's lives. And then, simply teaching those people.