Her Story
About Noemi
Noemi Marquez serves as a Project Coordinator in telecommunications, a field she has worked in for over 17 years. In her current role, which she has held for about seven months, she manages projects involving cell phone site construction permits, ensures timely equipment ordering and delivery, tracks project milestones for deadline and budget compliance, prepares bids, and creates PPI reports for leadership across multiple states. Previously she worked as a Project Support Specialist 2 for a year and a half. Marquez earned her Bachelor's degree in International Trade from Thunderburg in 2024 and is completing a Master's in Leadership Management with a specialty in global business and AI. She holds SCTE certifications and is bilingual in English and Spanish while studying Japanese. She belongs to Prospanica, Women in Telecommunications, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Marquez attributes her success to growing up among strong women, consistency, discipline, a love of learning, and self-competition, lessons she credits to her grandmother. She values integrity, honesty, consistency, and positivity in both her professional and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Noemi
01What do you attribute your success to?
I grew up in a family of very strong women, and I'm surrounded by very strong woman as well, like, my friends, they're all, like, super supportive, strong, smart, ladies. And, I would say consistency, discipline, and, I just love learning, and... And, in a way, I'm competitive, but with myself. To be a bit better. Tomorrow than I was today. something that I learned from my grandmother.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The biggest limitation you have is the one that you put yourself. So... If you want to apply for a director position, for a manager position, for a VP position, whatever, she's like, do it. The worst thing they can say is no. Don't stop yourself from doing it, just because you don't think you have what it takes.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
There's a lot of opportunities in it, and although it can be challenging, it's a lot of fun, and it's very rewarding.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Work-life balance. I love working. I truly enjoy it. But at the same time, sometimes I just go, go, go, go, go... I've been working more on, on finding that balance.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity. Honesty. And... consistency. I'm a firm believer that your actions have to match your words. ... positivism. I'm just a positive, happy person by nature.
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