Alyssa Parker
Implementation Specialist
Hobsons
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
First, I graduated into an economy that was not doing too well.
Spent the whole summer trying to find a job.
I took a job at a local retail store to pay for gas as I drove up to DC for interviews.
I went back to William and Mary for Homecoming and ran into a friend whose company was hiring temps.
I worked some pretty grueling hours at her company for a few months.
After which I applied for an internship in another department.
Which turned into a full-time paid position!
Education
High School
North Stafford High School
North Stafford High School
Career
Implementation Specialist
I set up technology systems for higher education institutions.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Travel
Helping People
Day to Day
A great day for me is teaching the staff at my client institutions how to use our products and take ownership of the systems that are really going to help them manage their admissions cycle.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
Gain a little familiarity (if you don't already have it) with the higher education and admissions landscape.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Thank you for your interest, but the position has been filled."
