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Human Resources Manager, GE (General Electric)
Danielle Craig has a special appreciation for a Taiwanese dessert that one of her classmates prepared for Owen's Global Food Festival-a confection involving berries, crushed ice and cubes of sugar. After all, if your specialty is human resources, and one of your aspirations is to live and work abroad, it's vital to learn more about other cultures and how people of different backgrounds relate to each other.
That's one of the things Danielle, who spent her internship working in Human Resources for GE, values most about her Owen experience. "The international exposure here is phenomenal," she says. "I've cultivated many friendships with people from around the world.
"Understanding other customs, cultures and business practices is a positive correlation for my personal and professional growth. This exposure will enhance my ability and knowledge as a Human Resources professional and business leader."
Danielle, who served as president of Owen's Human and Organizational Performance Association, also gained new understanding of herself. "I am learning to develop my strengths while improving my weaknesses," she says. "My confidence has increased so much."
Danielle Craig
Vanderbilt MBA 2009Human Resources Manager, GE (General Electric)
Customs, Culture and Connections
Danielle Craig Developed Global Understanding and FriendshipsDanielle Craig has a special appreciation for a Taiwanese dessert that one of her classmates prepared for Owen's Global Food Festival-a confection involving berries, crushed ice and cubes of sugar. After all, if your specialty is human resources, and one of your aspirations is to live and work abroad, it's vital to learn more about other cultures and how people of different backgrounds relate to each other.
That's one of the things Danielle, who spent her internship working in Human Resources for GE, values most about her Owen experience. "The international exposure here is phenomenal," she says. "I've cultivated many friendships with people from around the world.
"Understanding other customs, cultures and business practices is a positive correlation for my personal and professional growth. This exposure will enhance my ability and knowledge as a Human Resources professional and business leader."
Danielle, who served as president of Owen's Human and Organizational Performance Association, also gained new understanding of herself. "I am learning to develop my strengths while improving my weaknesses," she says. "My confidence has increased so much."
