Valerie DecapiteValerie Decapite

Interviewed: Jo Ann BartlettInterviewed: Jo Ann Bartlett

IDM 288IDM 288

Basic InformationBasic Information

• Graduated from Mercer University 2006

• B.S. ISE

• Current Job Title: Industrial Engineer Leader

Current Job DescriptionCurrent Job Description

• Prepare cost estimates

• Develop and implement budget

• Train new IEs

• Conduct time studies and analyze results

• Serves as resource on financial items for the plant

Job InformationJob Information

• Works 45-48 hours per week

• Currently supervises one person

• Works alone 50 %

• Works in groups 50 %

• Competitive Salary

Internship BenefitsInternship Benefits

• Working as a team player and leader

• Preparing presentations for upper management

• Setting deadlines

• Creating project cost estimates

• Exposure to different cultural environment

Transition from Classroom Transition from Classroom into the Workforceinto the Workforce

• Learning experience

• Mercer placed emphasis on

Working in teams

Submitting deliverables within a specific time frame

College CoursesCollege Courses

• Helpful:

All ISE courses

Shop

Psychology

Required courses Chemistry and Differential Equations has not been used on the job

Career vs. Personal LifeCareer vs. Personal Life

• Work schedule not an inconvenience to personal life

• Sees friends and family primarily on weekends

• Balances running errands during the week

Where do you see yourself 5 to 10 Where do you see yourself 5 to 10 years from now?years from now?

• Promoted to the Business Level in the Finance or Process Improvement Leader at Plant

Advanced Degrees?Advanced Degrees?

• No

• Currently planning to start MBA program next year

• Will not receive college credits but learning are applicable to a variety of work environments and improve performance