Growth That Helped a Chief Operating Officer at Christ-Centered Ministries Succeed
Jameese, Chief Operating Officer at Christ-Centered Ministries, found success by pursuing the UCLA Anderson School of Management program while working, describing the experience as "hands-on" and allowing for "real-life application of their training." This approach enabled Jameese to directly apply classroom learning to their current role, resulting in enhanced knowledge retention and career advancement.
Executive/Leadership, Career Development, Real-World Examples, Overcoming Challenges, Achieving Goals
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Job Title
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Jameese Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Christ-Centered Ministries
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UCLA Anderson School of Business - Certificate
General Studies / Not Applicable
Faith-Based Services , Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Pursuing a business-related degree can be beneficial, even if your ultimate career path differs from your undergraduate major.
2. Real-world application of learning is crucial. Supplementing work experience with relevant coursework (like Jameese's UCLA Anderson School of Management program) significantly enhances understanding and skill retention.
3. Consider professional development opportunities while working to gain practical experience and further education. This approach allows for immediate application of new knowledge and faster learning.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
For me, it was different because what I went to school for is not what I'm doing today. I support this agency 24/7. My only opportunity is to learn while I'm at work.
However, taking the UCLA Anderson School of Management course enhanced my education in ways pre-employment learning may not have. I was able to join this program while I was at work, and through their unique studies, I could use my current role and company for real-life application of their training. This made the learning more meaningful and relevant.
Once completed, I was certified with the studies. I recommend this type of development to anyone who is already working and wants to further their education because it's really important. It was hands-on, so I learned a lot faster about their training.
Based on what was happening in my work, when we talked about finance, I brought my real-life finance situation to the class. When we talked about marketing, I brought the challenges of marketing that we have in our company. Anything that we were doing, being trained on or going through the process of development, I was able to apply what I was dealing with at work right then. So, I was able to retain the learning and apply it even further once I got back to work.
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