Her Story
About Amy
Amy Martinez serves as an inspector in quality control, representing Gainesville, Georgia. She inspects shock absorbers and parts for motorsport vehicles, verifying that assemblies and machined components match blueprints and adhere to precise tolerances through the application of GD&T. Martinez began her career as an assembler at the facility before advancing into quality inspection roles, motivated by conversations with quality team members and a desire to move up within the company. She recently returned to school to pursue a motorsports program, which aligns with her focus on quality checks in building race cars. Martinez attributes her professional growth to persistence and a perfectionist approach that emphasizes going above and beyond while engaging in continuous learning at work and school.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Amy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to staying persistent and being a persistent perfectionist. I try not to take small breaks that could turn into longer ones, and focus on continuous learning at work and school.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I received is not to be afraid to ask questions. There are some rude people and gatekeepers out there, but asking questions and being curious has helped me move up and learn so much.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be afraid to ask questions or think that you can be on top of the world. It's okay to ask questions. Find the goal and make smaller steps that will take you to that goal. Don't stop.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
As a perfectionist, I value doing things to the best of my ability and going above and beyond rather than the bare minimum. I also value continuous learning and finding interest in what I do.
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