College Experiences That Helped a Project Director In Global Logistics Succeed
Tony credits a multi-faceted college experience, going beyond academics ("I studied hard... it really stretched me.") to include dense union politics to learn leadership, playing a big role in a religious community to stay focused, and involvement in the Rotary Club which instilled the value of volunteering that translated directly into career contributions such as volunteering in a clinic. According to Tony, serving as a president of pharmacy students and involvement in student government, in general, are invaluable experiences that teach crucial life skills applicable to "strategic partnership management, stakeholder coordination, [and] managing people."
Leadership, Politics, Community Involvement, Volunteering, Time Management
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Tony Anammah
Project Director
Global Logistics and In-Country Support Services Provider
University of Nigeria
Masters in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of Salford Manchester, United Kingdom
Medical, Sciences & Related
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. Studying hard in a challenging pharmacy degree program: This demonstrates dedication and the ability to handle demanding workloads, crucial for career success.
2. Active involvement in student union politics: This provided opportunities to develop leadership skills, understand political dynamics, and learn people management, all valuable in professional settings.
3. Participation in organizations like Rotary Club: This fostered a sense of community involvement and volunteerism, which translated into valuable experiences such as volunteering in a clinic, showcasing a commitment to service and a well-rounded profile.
Transcript
What did you do in college that set you up for success in your career?
I would say I studied hard. Doing a pharmacy degree wasn't very easy and it really stretched me. But aside from academics, I equally did some union politics to learn leadership and politics.
So, after college, I said I'm done with politics. That was a personal decision. I was also part of my religious community, which helped keep me focused.
I was also part of the Rotaract Club, which is the youth arm of Rotary Club International. Through all those activities, I kept myself busy.
Not too much sports, but all those things I did helped set me up. Rotary Club instilled the value of volunteering, which I was able to carry on as part of my career.
These are the things I did to set me up for success in my career. I told you what I learned as president of the pharmacy students: the many life skills in people management and leadership.
If you're taking a course, like your MBA, play a role in student government. You'll learn the things you need to know as you move up in life: strategic partnership management, stakeholder coordination, and managing people.