As an intern with the United States Department of Agriculture- Natural Resource Conservation I was able to develop myself and my skills. I learned that I was not only there to learn but to assist my co-workers in areas that I had strengths in. As a geospatial information system minor I was able to troubleshoot my co-workers in ArcGIS and other computer software. I was presented with the task of using ArcGIS to produce soil maps for land owners, and LIDAR maps with slope information for the resource conservationist to determine if the land was highly erodible in numerous counties. My assistance increased the productivity of highly erodible land determinations resulted in an significant number of highly erodible land determinations being completed.
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Although a speaker may have excellent knowledge of a subject a ineffective method of delivery can result in failed communication. As a seed production intern with Monsanto in Fargo North Dakota in 2012 I was able to develop my skills in communication orally though a group presentation. However, I was intimated to be speaking before a group of executives of the company. I realized I was on expert on my presentation because the presentation was a review of my summer as an intern. I was able to present the knowledge and experiences I learned as an intern through an effective PowerPoint presentation. Further I was able to present the safety video that I help produce and was shown at the annual company meeting. Even though, some may have been nervous to present before executives; however, I was glad to be able to show my skills, experience, and effectively communicate to the leaders of the company. I was faced with a challenge of communicating in writing this past fall semester. It was a requirement for me to do research with a professor and write a research paper. I chose to study under Dr. Raimund Bayan of Lincoln University Mo and conduct my research on biochar production through pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.I thought this would be a simple paper however, Dr. Bayan rejected my paper seven times and challenged me to write a better …show more content…
As the vice president I am responsible for conducting senate meeting which consists of 29 student organizations and a budget of $20,000. Next making committee assignments, and making filling the duties of the president when absent. This position helped me develop my skills in leadership due to the obstacles that came with it. First I received the criticism of others not thinking I could be able to hold the position due to my personality of being very friendly. However, the president appointed me to the position because she knew that I could fulfill the duties as an effective leader. To be a leader and a supervisor you have to have a passion for what you are doing or else you become a boss. As a new leader I learned that I am responsible for things that go right, and things that go wrong from those I am leading, and if things go wrong I must find a way to fix it and prevent it from happening. Further, as a leader I experienced having to supervise a associate that only knew my friendly side this caused him to try to overstep me; however, I spoke with him and respectfully told him what I needed done immediately, and that this was a environment that we can enjoy ourselves; however, I have a duty to fulfill and I will do that. Since then our effectiveness has improved, and he knows I am a strong leader. As an intern with the USDA-NRCS I has able to
Although a speaker may have excellent knowledge of a subject a ineffective method of delivery can result in failed communication. As a seed production intern with Monsanto in Fargo North Dakota in 2012 I was able to develop my skills in communication orally though a group presentation. However, I was intimated to be speaking before a group of executives of the company. I realized I was on expert on my presentation because the presentation was a review of my summer as an intern. I was able to present the knowledge and experiences I learned as an intern through an effective PowerPoint presentation. Further I was able to present the safety video that I help produce and was shown at the annual company meeting. Even though, some may have been nervous to present before executives; however, I was glad to be able to show my skills, experience, and effectively communicate to the leaders of the company. I was faced with a challenge of communicating in writing this past fall semester. It was a requirement for me to do research with a professor and write a research paper. I chose to study under Dr. Raimund Bayan of Lincoln University Mo and conduct my research on biochar production through pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.I thought this would be a simple paper however, Dr. Bayan rejected my paper seven times and challenged me to write a better …show more content…
As the vice president I am responsible for conducting senate meeting which consists of 29 student organizations and a budget of $20,000. Next making committee assignments, and making filling the duties of the president when absent. This position helped me develop my skills in leadership due to the obstacles that came with it. First I received the criticism of others not thinking I could be able to hold the position due to my personality of being very friendly. However, the president appointed me to the position because she knew that I could fulfill the duties as an effective leader. To be a leader and a supervisor you have to have a passion for what you are doing or else you become a boss. As a new leader I learned that I am responsible for things that go right, and things that go wrong from those I am leading, and if things go wrong I must find a way to fix it and prevent it from happening. Further, as a leader I experienced having to supervise a associate that only knew my friendly side this caused him to try to overstep me; however, I spoke with him and respectfully told him what I needed done immediately, and that this was a environment that we can enjoy ourselves; however, I have a duty to fulfill and I will do that. Since then our effectiveness has improved, and he knows I am a strong leader. As an intern with the USDA-NRCS I has able to