Evelyn Eng 鈥� Mentor profile, Title: IT Director - Strategy, Operations, Product & Project Management (Retired), Company: Slalom Consulting. Expedia, Darigold, PACCAR (Retired), Industry: Travel | Supply Chain | Vehicle Manufacturing | Management, Mentor Type: Albers
Job Title: IT Director - Strategy, Operations, Product & Project Management (Retired)
Company: Slalom Consulting. Expedia, Darigold, PACCAR (Retired)
Industry: Travel | Supply Chain | Vehicle Manufacturing | Management
Mentor Since: Fall 2024
Will Mentor: Graduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
Background
Job Description
Extensive and diverse experience in Information Technology, Operations and Finance in ERP, supply chain, manufacturing and travel technology. Results oriented Director in developing and driving Strategic Roadmaps, prioritizing and leading key process and technology projects. Partnering with Business Owners, Supplier Partners and diverse technology teams to define user and technical requirements for design and delivery of solutions.
Driving Product Vision and Strategic Roadmap. Leading cross functional technical and business Delivery Teams. Partnering with Business Owners & Management on driving solutions, change management and Stakeholder buy-in
Company Description
Slalom Consulting - Business Solutions Consulting
Expedia - Global On-line Travel Company
Darigold- Dairy Cooperative - End to end supply chain and manufacturing of milk products
PACCAR - Global truck manufacturing & related services and products
Employment History
Expedia Group: Senior Product Manager/Senior Technical Program Manager
Darigold: Director - Information Technology/Process Improvement
PACCAR: Assistant Controller, Internal Audit
Education
University of Phoenix - MBA
91探花 - BABA Accounting
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
Developing your career journey through on-going learning and networking. Importance of strong communication at all levels of the Organization. Owning your personal story and brand and continuously building both hard and soft skills.
Sharing my experience and knowledge to gain perspective and broader understanding of developing their career journey, the challenges and opportunities of working as a contributor and leader. Understanding the importance of non-technical skills to grow your Career, i.e. communication, networking, owning their personal brand and story
As a mentor, I can support students in the following:
- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual). Meet on Campus or meet up at Coffee Shop/Restaurant.
Additional Information
Have been a Mentor & Mentee in Corporate Mentor Programs. Results Oriented and Change Management Leader.