analyzing data prioritizing work sketching charts or diagrams

finding information checking for accuracy writing reports

handling complaints tolerating interruptions handling detail work

compiling statistics interpreting languages constructing buildings

adapting new procedures coping with deadlines investigating problems

locating missing information negotiating/arbitrating conflicts questioning others

estimating physical space remembering information being thorough

coordinating schedules/times managing people listening to others

supervising employees teaching/instructing/training individuals motivating others

enduring long hours inspecting physical objects serving individuals

delegating responsibility delegating responsibility mediating between people

determining a problem motivating others screening telephone calls

encouraging others reporting information summarizing information

maintaining accurate records defining a problem delegating responsibilities

comprehending ideas drafting reports comparing results

overseeing operations teaching/instructing/training individuals thinking in a logical manner

making decisions becoming actively involved resolving conflicts

analyzing problems recommending courses of action expressing ideas orally to individuals

or groups

performing numeric analysis setting priorities gathering information

taking personal responsibility enforcing rules and regulations maintaining a high level of activity

meeting new people developing a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork, and interacting with people at different
cooperation levels

picking out important information taking independent action skillfully applying professional
knowledge

maintaining emotional control knowledge of concepts and principles providing customers with service
under stress

Analyzing Data:
Using an SEM machine 3 fractured samples were photographed. Using
references and some background information on the samples I had to determine which
samples had which type of fracture and why that type of fracture fits with the fracture
condition.

Prioritizing Work:
Being line crew for seaplanes means that we have to receive planes, clean them,
fuel them, and re-launch them. Figuring out which plane has to leave first means
prioritizing their fueling and cleaning before the other planes, as well as positioning
them on the doc such that they could be launched without moving the other planes.

Tolerating Interruptions:
Being linecrew for a seaplane company means that in between planes coming in
I have tasks in the main terminal that need to be completed. However often times in the
middle of those tasks a plane calls in and says its landing, so I have to drop that task go
catch the plane and then return to continue working on that terminal task.

Constructing Buildings:
 My senior project was to rebuild my grandfather’s pigeon barn. I tore his old one
down and build a new and improved one from scratch incorporating elements which
increased its utility. I had to go through the research on how to build it as well as what
materials to use.

Locating Missing Information:

Working in catering there were many times in which information was
missing/forgotten from floor plan or schedule. To fill it in it was necessary to
communicate with the client, my boss, as well as staff of the facility to make sure we
were all on the same page.

Enduring Long Hours:

Working catering meant many times there were multiple events on the same day.
It was very common for me to be the first one in and the last one out. I worked a 12+
hour day at least weekly if not multiple times a week, the longest of which was 18 hours
of straight work.

Determining a Problem:
As a manager at a catering company it was my job to ensure that everything
went smoothly for the customers event. Often time this was thinking of everything that
could go wrong before it did. Such as, if a table cloth would slide off, or if everything had
a utensil that was accessible, or making sure that the furniture was arranged such that
people could move around easily once the event space filled up.

Screening Phone Calls:

Working for a small catering company my boss wore many hats and was always
busy. When she couldn’t answer the phone, it was my responsibility to answer politely
and see if it was something I could take a message for or if I needed to get my boss on
the phone

Maintaining Accurate Records:

Catering is all about making sure we have enough food. My boss would calculate
how much we needed for a job to not run out. My job was to double check all weights
and quantities before sending them to the job. I would always record my measurements
alongside hers to make sure they were accurate

Drafting Reports:
I have taken multiple lab classes that data is recorded, and a lab report had to be
created incorporating this data as well as all procedures, and background info.
Taking Personal Responsibility:
I have forgotten equipment for catering events and have realized the mistake and
have brought it up with my boss immediately so that we can work together on
remedying it and having it not affect the event.

At one point I called a client and my boss heard that someone had called the
client and was not happy. I immediately stepped up and said it was me. She was not
happy and gave me an earful, but at least no one else had to take the fall for something
I did.

Developing a Climate of Enthusiasm, Teamwork, and Cooperation:

Catering events often run very late and employees tend to lose motivation and
lose moral. I will often start loading the van a little early or switch employees my more
entertaining tasks for their more mundane tasks in order to help keep them motivated.

Interacting with People at Different Levels:

Managing catering events means talking to my boss, the client, location staff and
my team in order to ensure everything gets done and everyone is happy. Knowledge of

Concepts and Principals:

Knowing how different ropes and different sections affect seaplane when pulled/
pushed in order to allow it to leave the doc safely. Pulling or pushing the plane in the
wrong way can cause it to collide into the doc, other planes, or people.
Knowing how engines function/ automotive systems allows diagnosis of various
parts of the systems for repair. Often times I will hear a noise in my car or a friend of
mines car and in order to figure out what may be wrong its necessary to know what
systems operate in that space and how they do so in order to start diagnosing what may
be the cause of the noise.