Her Story
About Cheyenne
I've been working in production manufacturing for 6 years, where I manufacture engine components for automotive. I started with the company as just an operator in low management, and over these 6 years I've been learning and growing, and now I'm making engine components. My mother-in-law worked at the company, which is how I got started - I was looking for another job to help out with my husband, trying to be a good mom and a good wife, and help pay the bills. Both my husband and I work factory jobs. What makes this work special to me is that when I was younger, I enjoyed watching my dad work on vehicles, so now that I actually make something that goes into a vehicle is pretty cool. I've done schooling through the company to learn how to be a technician, so I have technician skills now. I'm also an ERT, which means I know how to do first aid. I even know how to stop fires - I actually stopped a fire last week. My main area of expertise is production operations, and my most notable professional strength is great communication with people and being able to talk to people and grow with them.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Cheyenne
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best thing I can say is pay attention and listen. Communicate with people, that way you can understand what you're doing and how you're doing your job.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Just believe in yourself. Don't give up. Fight for what you want. If you want it, great - keep learning, keep going for it. If not, try something else until you find something you understand.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
My biggest challenge is the stress of trying to keep work going.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Being respectful, being loyal, and being trustworthy.
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