Personal Statement of Engineering Management

Living in hope, with our beliefs and with little expectation of others is the way forward. My parents, simple and honest people, have high expectations of me wishing that I grew to be an honorable human being, just like them. Martin Luther King’s life inspires the determined and I agree that to give up in life or stop is deplorable. Irrespective of the hurdles, to push forward with all of one’s might is the only way to succeed. Living this philosophy, my father, a genuine rags to riches story, altered my life, leading by example and encouraging me to follow the path of righteousness.

When I was on a softball team a few years ago, me and my teammates would communicate through the essentials of communication which are process, meaning, and symbolic communication both on and off the baseball field. In example, when we are on the field, we communicate in procedural ways in order to reach a goal. We were engaging in action when we were practicing and using our knowledge when implementing a strategic plan on how we would play the different opponents we faced especially in crucial games. My teammates were all different races so we all had different cultural backgrounds. There were people on my team who were of American, African American, Asian, Lebanese, Puerto Rican, and Dominican descent. Therefore, my language was constantly changing when communicating between my Hispanic and American teammates. Our interpersonal competence and determination to win depicted the outcome of our games. However, most of us shared the same desire and effort in helping each other learn and grow with the team.

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” once said by Benjamin Franklin, is a quote that is very important to me. If educational opportunities are taken seriously, the knowledge gained is invaluable. Throughout my years at Darlington High School, I have been very focused on my college education, including being a part of the Youth Options program at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville.

I found my passion for arts administration as a sophomore in college. Growing up, music had always played a big part in my life. I had always thought that I would become a music teacher. However, when I accepted an internship position in the summer of 2015 working for the renowned Handel and Haydn Society in Boston, my plans changed. Suddenly, the idea of working behind the scenes, and operating an arts organization excited me immensely. As I found internships working for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Jazz House Kids and Little Kids Rock, I became fixated on the business aspect of the arts. Planning and executing various performances, fundraising events and educational programs was exciting and gratifying, which led me to decide to pursue a career in arts administration and attend graduate school. I decided that attending the University of Cincinnati was the best option for me because of its academic rigor and because it offers a program in which I can earn my MA and MBA in Arts Administration. I believe pursuing an MBA would be an excellent opportunity for me to gain the educational experience needed to excel in this field.

Ever since I was born, I have understood what the business world was. Whenever I had a day off of school, my dad would take me to his work. I would learn how to cash checks, write money orders, and turn in utility bills. One thing that my dad was also very active in what trading stocks. Through my dad’s influence, I began trading stocks when I was eleven, and I started an Investments Club at my high school junior year. Through these early experiences, I have realized that my professional goal is to work in business, and I can think of no better program for preparation than The Wisconsin School of Business at Madison.

I have been preparing to pursue an MBA since my senior year of college. It was during my senior year that I was first introduced to marketing. I had a chance to work with some of the directors of marketing for Georgia Tech and Georgia Tech Athletics. I saw firsthand how they developed strategies and had a chance to participate in some of their digital marketing initiatives. I started researching how the statistics and analytical work I was learning in my undergraduate degree could be used in marketing. I knew that after working for a few years I would pursue an MBA in marketing focusing on analytics and research.

Engineering must be one of the most difficult majors and studies to define as a whole, probably due to the fact that it encompases so much. Not only does the major involve mathematics, but it also contains both science and technology; though the profession has many goals, the main one is probably to advance and help not only the human race, but also to help the world that we live in. However, anyone with the desire to to change the world, must have some way to do it and some choose to study the engineering profession and in my case it is computer science. The engineering program is known to be not only trying but requires dedication, and there are good reasons for that, however it is far from impossible if one is willing to put forth the effort.

I have fourteen years of administrative experience. My goal is to continue in this field as either an executive administrative assistant or as a corporate secretary. I have experience in both positions, but experience and networking does not always grantee me a job. A degree in Business Management would allow me to further my career.

Pursuingsing a Master of Science in Analytics at this point of my career certainly came with a certain amount of angst and consternation. To explain my choice fully, it is important to realize where I came from and how I ended up here. Having been in the military prior to my undergraduate degree, I had a certain level of discipline that allowed me to really focus on the educational component of the college experience. I was enamored with the intellect and discussion, marveled at the practical experience of the instructors who linked practical applications to the greatest theories of business. It was exhilarating and an environment that I truly enjoyed and thrived finally allowed me to funnel my intellectual curiosity in a positive and productive direction.

I am writing in regards to the Masters of Management program at Colorado State University-Global Campus, in hopes to earn my degree and enhance my professional career as well as my personal goal to continue education past my Bachelors degree. I am interested in this program because it will allow me to complete my education online, which is extremely convenient for my full time work schedule. I have been working at US Bank for 6 years and have worked my way up through various positions to my current position as a Sales and Service Manager. I was able to obtain my Bachelors degree while working here and I want to continue my learning to open more doors for career opportunities as well as gaining new skills and knowledge to help me in day-to-day activities and scenarios in my current position. Management has been something I have always aspired to become involved in. I understand that management of any business place affects multiple people who are customers or employees; therefor I want to be most effective and successful in my management techniques.

Personal Statement: Twenty years of education have brought me a deep appreciation for the study of the Power systems, Controls systems and Telecommunication. When the time came to specialize, my decision to major in Electrical Power Engineering was motivated by the hope of achieving a strong opportunity of creativity, research, and development. Electrical Engineering, with its myriad sub-domains and multi-faceted nature is a natural amalgamation that allows me to express my creativity and innovative power to bring about works that offer benefits to society. The tools and aims may be different, but designing and developing software/hardware or devising a novel mathematical proof is relatable to the work of artists in their shared spirit of creating. I view my decision to study Electrical Engineering as a natural means of fulfilling my need to create since it equips me with tools for the job: the ability to devise, test and evaluate Power systems and the programming knowledge required to implement them.

I am interest in a co-op opportunity with your firm in order to grow as a student and as a person. Upon conducting research about the kind of work I want to do as well as the environment that bests fit me, I realized that my personality and work ethic coincide best with your firm. A firm that is rated one of the friendliest places to work while being a producer of major land marks and still serves its community whole heartedly is what really caught my eye. As a college student I think about the future, and the future of our planet is continuously being put at risk, that is why producing building designs that incorporate efficient energy solutions is very important to me and the future of our planet.

The development of every nation hinges on the effectiveness of their transportation systems. Movement of goods, services and people to and from work is made possible by transportation systems. The importance of effective transportation systems cannot be over-emphasized. A lot of countries are facing Transportation problems and my country Ghana is no exception. A trip of about 30 minutes can take about an hour or more due to traffic jams. This is seriously impacting productivity and has been a topical issue in the country. The situation is the same in Uganda where I currently work. To this end, Transportation Engineers are needed to design roads/ highways that will stand the test of time, plan effective traffic management systems to reduce travel

I have always believed in the above adage which asks for more and more learning and I am applying for graduate studies in order to quench my thirst for knowledge. The most important reason for pursuing graduate studies is that it will raise me to a level of excellence where upon I would have the ability to impart knowledge, convince and innovate in my field.

I am in pursuit of a life where the education I choose lets me explore the wealth of knowledge and wisdom. I strongly recognize that manufacturing engineering is the domain where my purpose and passion mingle. It is my earnest belief that the education in manufacturing engineering that I have received until now has helped me to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject. This knowledge, when coupled with dedicated master’s study would be the ideal preparation for a career in applied research or academics in the manufacturing industry, a vast field of science from developing new materials to manufacture an aircraft. After giving a visit to an Aero India Show last year in Bangalore has, developed a curiosity in me to know the manufacturing world of an aerospace industry. It is for this reason that I wish to pursue a Masters course in Aerospace Engineering in the “Aerospace Structures and Materials track” from Delft University of Technology.