How Identity Has Influenced A Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist's Career At Northrop Grumman
Marissa's career benefited greatly from strong female leadership, stating "I've had a lot of female bosses, executives," and this positive experience highlights the importance of mentorship and allyship in navigating a male-dominated field; lacking such support, finding colleagues who will "advocate for you and share your ideas" is crucial for professional success.
Leadership, Mentorship, Networking, Advocacy, Overcoming Challenges
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Marissa Simone
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Pepperdine University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey, MBA in Supply Chain
Political Science, American Studies
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Marissa's career benefited from many women in leadership roles, highlighting the importance of female mentorship and representation.
2. She emphasizes the value of having allies who advocate for you, especially in situations where your voice might not be heard.
3. Finding mentors and allies who will champion your ideas even when you are not present is crucial for career advancement.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a woman, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
As a young woman, I was fortunate to have a lot of female leadership around me. It started my career. I've had many female bosses and executives.
Even in my current role, where there might not be many women in the industry, I have a lot of female leadership and executives. The CEO of my company is a woman. So, I'm very grateful to have many women to look up to.
For those who don't have that, it's important to try to find allies. I know it's sometimes hard to get the opportunity to speak up or be heard in a meeting. Someone once told me it's important to have someone, whether a mentor or a boss, who can speak for you when you're not in the room.
If you have those people, even if you feel you're not getting a platform or a voice in a meeting, someone advocating for you and sharing your ideas when you're not being heard or are not present will really help. So, definitely try to find fellow women who can support and mentor you. If not, find colleagues who can be allies and advocate for you.