Welcome back to the Joust About Careers podcast! This episode features 2005 Van Buren graduate Tiffany Johnson, who is the Data Asset Manager Within North America Market Operations for Procter & Gamble. In this episode, Tiffany shares how a typical day looks in her position, how data is much more than numbers, the good and bad of working for large companies, the importance of being able to adapt, and much more. Whether you are interested in a career as data manager or are still exploring your options, I hope that what Tiffany shares today will help all of you make better career decisions and have fulfilling career journeys. Enjoy the show!
1:15 - A typical day for Tiffany as the Data Asset Manager Within North America Market with Proctor & Gamble
2:41 - Data is much more than numbers.
4:24 - Tiffany was originally a communications major and hadn’t considered data while in high school.
7:42 - MIS (Management of Information Systems) and Data & Analytics degrees will help people move into this career.
9:07 - Proctor & Gamble has many data interns who are very effective.
9:57 - Not all data-focused positions require a four-year degree, but the more technical and specialized positions likely will require a four-year degree.
10:50 - AI is having a huge impact on data analytics in serious and fun ways.
12:22 - The good and bad of working for large companies.
14:22 - Developing systems to add value are very important.
16:41 - Data managers/scientists must be able to adapt.
18:46 - Always be a learner and collaborator.
20:20 - Career paths are not linear.
Questions?
Connect with Brian on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brian-bratt/) or e-mail (bbratt@vbschools.net).
Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/tiffany-johnson-she-her-4a97b4107/) or by e-mail (tiffany.n.johnson1@gmail.com).
