I’m coming up on celebrating a year at Scott Clark Toyota and lately, I’ve had a chance to reflect on how much this job has changed the direction of my career.
When I started here, I felt (as most of us have, I’m sure) like I was over my head. For my first assigned task, I had to vectorize a logo in Adobe Illustrator. Not only had I never used the software before, but I didn’t even know what “vectorizing” ANYTHING meant.
The Scott Clark team was patient with me. They allowed me to learn the software in my way, and then expand from there. I was able to work on projects like scottclarkscale.com and learn additional tools and skills through encouragement from my team to continue honing my craft.
Through becoming a mentor in the SCALE internship program I learned that one of the best ways to grow is by teaching others. Because as much as I worked with and taught the SCALE interns, they taught me so much more.
So, to celebrate my time at Scott Clark, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite lessons from the past year:
💡 You can be an Adobe Illustrator person or an Adobe Photoshop person, but the best way to implement the software is by using them side by side (personal opinion).
🤝 Every hand you shake is a connection, and every meeting is the beginning of a partnership.
🌐 Innovation and adaptation can be learned (and taught!).
💫 Educators have it HARD. Becoming a mentor gave me a newfound appreciation for the passion that drives my past instructors.
👉 Soft skills, soft skills, soft skills!
😆 “You’re cooked” is not a compliment (new slang courtesy of the interns).
💥 Becoming a lifelong learner is SO important and keeps you relevant in your field.
📖 Business professionals & industry leaders want to share their knowledge! Something as simple as a LinkedIn message can go a long way.
💪 Learning new skills can be daunting, but mastering those skills is incredibly rewarding.
🎉 A supportive team makes all the difference.
The past 12 months have marked a year of significant personal and professional growth for me, and I am so grateful for the role Scott Clark has played in that!
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