Favorite Parts Of Being A Consultant And Publisher At Valorena Publishing
Valerie's diverse career path, including roles in tactical marketing and sales planning, unexpectedly equipped Valerie with "transferrable skills" and the "autonomy" valued in current role as Consultant & Publisher. This journey allowed Valerie to "establish [their] voice" and confidently contribute, a significant source of satisfaction.
Career Development, Communication, Confidence, Autonomy, Transferable Skills
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Valerie Williams-Sanchez
Consultant & Publisher
Valorena Publishing
University of California, Berkeley
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism - MS, St. John's University - PhD
Communications
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Video Highlights
1. Valerie's diverse work experience (marketing analyst, sales planning, inventory and logistics) equipped her with valuable transferable skills.
2. She emphasizes the importance of finding a role that allows for autonomy and the ability to confidently express one's voice.
3. Valerie highlights the career progression from being a learner to having the confidence and support to assert oneself and take initiative, which is a key aspect of her enjoyment in her current role as a Consultant & Publisher.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
What's interesting is that the broad variety of different jobs I've held have led me to this place where I've picked up unexpected, transferable skills. I was a tactical marketing analyst and worked in sales planning, where I handled inventory and logistics.
All of those experiences helped me gain the autonomy that I most enjoy about my current role. As a result, I was able to establish my voice, feel confident in it, and most importantly, feel supported and have the tools to put my voice forward.
It's really important as you move through your career. When you start out, you're like the little fish in the pond, following everyone and learning. But there comes a time when you're able and ready to step forward and assert your voice and yourself. That's one of the things I like most about my current role.