Cheryl Oshins
Process Coordinator II
Capital One
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
First, I stayed in school and graduated with honors from high school.
Then I took business and management classes in college.
Then I moved to different cities and held multiple jobs that helped refine my skills.
Then I found a company I was able to work and grow with.
Then I changed positions about every two years to gain knowledge of the business as a whole.
Then I honed my skills in my current position to be at the top of my peer group.
Education
High School
Astoria High School
Astoria High School
Career
Process Coordinator II
I process access requests, create procedures, and participate in projects as support for a business.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Writing
Numbers
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I review e-mail requests for projects, access, and meetings and prioritize my day. I participate in the meetings, process the access requests needed, and provide input on projects (as necessary). If there is additional time, I will create or update our group's procedures and work with management to improve processes.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
The first step is to learn to communicate effectively. Whether it be in person, on the phone, in an interview, or via e-mail on the job, communication is key. It is helpful for yourself and in order to manage others when your communications skills are refined. Take time to communicate what is important to get the response you want.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
"You cannot move to another position, since we rely on you too much in your current position."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
