780 Advizers

Shelly

Senior Communications Consultant

Leading Midwest Health Care System

University of Florida
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Shelly Schneider has more than 35 years’ experience in writing (journalism, internal and external communications), special events and marketing across the health care, EMS and media industries.
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Creative Writing, Journalism
Worked 20+ Hours in School

Q1Career path

Public Relations

Media 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

Communication

Project Management

Teamwork

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

Teamwork

Communication

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

Healthcare

Project Management

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

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication

0:56

"People who thrive are curious and flexible, people persons who build relationships."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Humility

Industry Realities

Communication

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

Social Media

Public Relations

Communication

0:51

"Good news is there are so many positions and it all just depends on, on where your interests lie."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Communication

Leadership

Work-Life Balance

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

Problem-Solving

Networking

Communication

1:55

"I volunteered a lot to do jobs that maybe other people didn't want to do."

Q13How identity impacted career

Communication

Overcoming Challenges

Resilience

1:52

"I had to develop a thick skin pretty quickly."