Rene Andre
I chose this career path because
Because my father worked it my grandfather worked it and I have followed in their footsteps I was born to be in the automobile business .
I prepared for this career by
Mostly hands on training started in supplies Also went to a college trade school BBA Traveling Manager the next three and half years traveling internationally and three years domestically My responsibility 4 people working on the greenfield sites.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
Biggest challenge was changing the career culture. Trying to keep it moving forward. There was little diversity especially in the early 90 s . My ideas were always pushed back I had to work very hard as the only woman . Hrad to move up the ladder in a mans world.
My greatest strength(s)
Good mind set good supplies relationship negotiating mentoring and presentations . Also processing PROGRAMMING AND GUIDANCE.
My greatest accomplishment to date
Consolidating all the travel globally in the 90's. created structure and business plaine guideleines that are still in place today.
My personal/professional goals
Personal Growth Personally and emotionally resilience practicing and continue develop and grow other people myself . and make valuable contributions . continue to be stubborn and continue mentoring and offering my knowledge to other people.
What/Who has inspired me the most
My mother inspired me she is a director of the medical field and my father was stubborn like me so we were a lot a like .
I most want to be known/remembered for
Fair and equitable that instructed and developed people in whatever they wanted to be.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Reading,traveling golf and boating I live close to a lake . International Detroit and michigan