ONE2ONE MENTORING PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT | CHRIS WAILES + MALENA JEZEK
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MENTOR: Chris Wailes
Business Development at AG&E Structural Engenuity
Length in the industry: 16 Years
SMPS Member Since: 2016
Why did you apply to the mentorship program? I have been in the industry for over 16 years. I have worked both in marketing and business development, both on the management side and coordinator side and know that I have a lot to offer those new to the industry. My hope is that I can not only offer sound advise but help others to succeed in their career.
What do you hope to learn from each other? There is always room to learn for both mentor and Protege. My hope is to improve my leadership skill even more and also knowing that I have helped someone grow in their career.
How did you (or plan to) structure your mentorship? Do you meet at the same time every week? Do you have an agenda for each meeting? We will be planning to meet at minimum once a month.
What do you like best about working in the A/E/C industry? Being involved in both business development but also design, I love the challenge of each project I work on and also the variety of people I meet.
PROTÉGÉ: Malena Jezek
Marketing Manager at Harvey-Cleary
Length in the industry: 1 Year
SMPS Member since: 2022, 3 months
Why did you apply to the mentorship program? I applied to the mentorship program to ensure I'm gaining familiarity with the industry and giving / empowering my staff to perform at their best.
What do you hope to learn from each other? I'd like to understand how to work with different communication styles in the industry as well as general AEC knowledge.
How did you (or plan to) structure your mentorship? Do you meet at the same time every week? Do you have an agenda for each meeting? We plan to try meeting once a month with prepared questions.
What do you like best about working in the A/E/C industry? It's always something different and challenging!
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