Brittany Williams graduated from UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics with a concentration in media technology in 2014. She is currently the assistant manager of sales training and communications at the J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, Ohio.
СAPPYes, Smucker like the jelly,СAPP Brittany clarified.
СAPPI have been fortunate enough to have the majority of my career, including internships, with the same awesome company,СAPP she said. СAPPI started my career with the J.M Smucker Company as a summer intern in 2011. Now my title is assistant manager, communication and training, and instead of just delivering training СAPP like I did when I first started СAPP I am creating training curriculum, documentation, eLearning modules and much more.
"I am grateful to work for a company that helps me develop and grow my skills and career.СAPP
Brittany trains the sales team to use the trade funds management systems they use every day to do their jobs.
СAPPI develop, design, and even deliver the trainings on these systems,СAPP she explained. СAPPIt is a great mix of creativity, interacting with people, and using my technical skills.СAPP
Brittany chose to attend UL Lafayette after visiting for a campus tour.
СAPPI immediately felt at home,СAPP she said. СAPPAside from the beauty of the campus СAPP hello, 100-year-old oak trees and swamp! СAPP everyone was so welcoming. Everyone, whether on staff or not, was friendly and willing to answer questions.
"When I visited other schools, I felt like the advisors I met with treated me like a number. At UL Lafayette, I felt like they immediately cared about me as a person and helping me find my path.СAPP
From a young age, Brittany was curious about technology.
СAPPI chose informatics because it seemed like the perfect blend of technology, business, and creativity,СAPP she said. СAPPI am so glad I did because it helped me get where I am today in my career. I learned invaluable technical, business, and software skills.СAPP
BrittanyСAPPs favorite courses were her senior capstone classes.
СAPPPutting everything we learned into practice in the business community was a huge learning opportunity,СAPP she said. СAPPThese courses helped jumpstart me for my career and experience what business is like in real life instead of just in a textbook.СAPP
While at UL Lafayette, Brittany was an active member of , a national community service program that lets students serve their community while earning money for school. UL Lafayette currently has the only university-based AmeriCorps program in the state of Louisiana.
СAPPI made lifelong friends, memories, and a difference in the community,СAPP she said. СAPPUL Lafayette AmeriCorps was the absolute best part of my college experience.СAPP
Brittany started her journey at UL Lafayette with . This program is a supplement for New Student Orientation and is designed to give first-time freshmen the tools needed for a successful and enjoyable campus experience. SOUL Camp combines community service, educational speakers, social activities, interaction with faculty, staff and upperclassmen, and team building.
СAPPI was part of the first-ever group of SOUL campers,СAPP she said. СAPPI went to UL Lafayette even though none of my high school friends were going to be there. SOUL Camp helped me feel like a Ragin' Cajun from day one. At SOUL camp, I made memories and friends that I still have 10 years later.СAPP
