901 Advizers
Shelly
Senior Communications Consultant
Leading Midwest Health Care System
University of Florida
None
Q1Career path
Media Relations
Public Relations
Communication
4:35
"It was a lot, but it was by far the most amazing job. It was wonderful."
Q2Main responsibilities
Healthcare
Internal Communications
Communication
0:48
"I work with partners in patient experience, safety, quality, and clinical asset management."
Q3Day in the life
Project Management
Teamwork
Communication
1:44
"So most of my work is outlined in the communication plans that I create. I spend a part of each day writing, whether that's an email or newsletter articles."
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Time Management
Teamwork
1:02
"The ability to gently push back when someone asks for something on short notice is crucial."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Remote Work
Communication
Teamwork
1:18
"I believe now I am more productive than I would be in a traditional office setting."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Communication
Teamwork
Project Management
0:43
"The biggest challenge is helping teams understand why we can't just whip something together and get it out tomorrow."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Project Management
Healthcare
Communication
1:05
"I learn something new each day. Whether it's an acronym because the healthcare industry is filled with acronyms or something else."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Teamwork
Communication
Problem-Solving
0:56
"People who thrive are curious and flexible, people persons who build relationships."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Communication
Humility
Industry Realities
0:59
"Humility is key. You are replaceable. You don't know everything, and most times people don't really want to hear your thoughts or opinions."
Q10Entry-level positions
Public Relations
Communication
Social Media
0:51
"Good news is there are so many positions and it all just depends on, on where your interests lie."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Leadership
Work-Life Balance
Communication
1:32
"Offering someone a genuine smile, a kind word or a helping hand, will take you farther than any expertise you might have."
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Problem-Solving
Communication
1:55
"I volunteered a lot to do jobs that maybe other people didn't want to do."
Q13How identity impacted career
Resilience
Overcoming Challenges
Communication
1:52
"I had to develop a thick skin pretty quickly."

