Amy Jones
O'Connell Robertson
What is your professional history?
I graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and worked for nearly twenty years in communications and public relations before accepting a position with O’Connell Robertson. Although my strength was public relations, I felt unprepared in the A/E/C Industry.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and worked for nearly twenty years in communications and public relations before accepting a position with O’Connell Robertson. Although my strength was public relations, I felt unprepared in the A/E/C Industry.
How were you first introduced to SMPS and what motivated you to join?
Initially an invitation to a luncheon.
Initially an invitation to a luncheon.
What significant changes have you seen at SMPS since your involvement?
Currently standing at ten years, I have seen a portion of the growth of the SMPS Austin Chapter. My initial involvement began whenSan Antonio and Austin
How has SMPS helped you in your career?
SMPS helped me develop a strong network of peers. This network helped create a presence for my company in the industry as well as the professional development tools necessary for business development and marketing – from proposal submittals to client relations.
Currently standing at ten years, I have seen a portion of the growth of the SMPS Austin Chapter. My initial involvement began when
How has SMPS helped you in your career?
SMPS helped me develop a strong network of peers. This network helped create a presence for my company in the industry as well as the professional development tools necessary for business development and marketing – from proposal submittals to client relations.
What do you currently do for personal professional development to develop and maintain your marketing skills?
The evolution of my career has progressed into a principal position within my firm. My professional development has expanded to not only include SMPS but also other organizations that help me broaden my professional expertise.
The evolution of my career has progressed into a principal position within my firm. My professional development has expanded to not only include SMPS but also other organizations that help me broaden my professional expertise.
Helpful hints to help your fellow SMPS members?
SMPS offers its members a better understanding of their role in the industry, whether you are new to the A/E/C industry or further along in your career. SMPS offers an arena for networking and an opportunity to not only learn the skills required in your profession but also create opportunities for your firm.
Many members become involved on a committee to help them access information or develop business relationships required to achieve their goals. This involvement may come from participating on the Programs Committee in order to develop relationships with project owners. Some members become involved with the Registration Committee to learn and expand their rapport with prime architectural or construction firms. While other members strive to become President of SMPS Austin Chapter to create visibility for their firm. Each committee offers a unique ability to give a member the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally not only for themselves but for their firm.
SMPS offers its members a better understanding of their role in the industry, whether you are new to the A/E/C industry or further along in your career. SMPS offers an arena for networking and an opportunity to not only learn the skills required in your profession but also create opportunities for your firm.
Many members become involved on a committee to help them access information or develop business relationships required to achieve their goals. This involvement may come from participating on the Programs Committee in order to develop relationships with project owners. Some members become involved with the Registration Committee to learn and expand their rapport with prime architectural or construction firms. While other members strive to become President of SMPS Austin Chapter to create visibility for their firm. Each committee offers a unique ability to give a member the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally not only for themselves but for their firm.
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