Her Story
About Jacqueline
My career in the energy industry began in 2010 when I was looking for a part-time job in college to help pay my tuition. It kind of just landed in my lap, but I embraced it fully. Today, as a corporate account manager, I oversee my company's most important energy industry customers - the top clients that are critical to our business. My journey has been shaped by the school of hard knocks as much as formal education. I earned my master's degree from Ohio University, and I was recognized as a high potential employee in Halliburton's Business Leadership Development Program, where they sent me to Texas A&M for their version of an MBA program. I've received several MVP awards throughout my career. I attribute my success to having a high work drive and being extremely tenacious. When a customer tells me no, I understand that it might just be no today - it doesn't mean it's no tomorrow, next month, or next year. That persistence and refusal to give up has been key to my achievements in this industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jacqueline
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to having a high work drive and being extremely tenacious. When someone tells me no - let's say it's a customer - that's okay. It might just be no today, but it doesn't mean it's no tomorrow. It doesn't mean it's no next month, or next year. I don't give up, and that persistence has been crucial to achieving what I have in my career.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've received is don't be afraid to ask a question. Also, in order to succeed, you have to fail, so you know what you need to do differently to succeed. Don't be afraid if your first time isn't successful in your first attempt at a certain endeavor. Failure teaches you what you need to know to ultimately succeed.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell them to network as much as possible. Join any networking group that's applicable to their industry, and I would not pass up any networking opportunities at all. Networking is absolutely critical to success in this field, and young women should take advantage of every chance they get to build those connections.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are reliability, competence, and character. These three principles guide how I approach both my professional responsibilities and my personal relationships.
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