Organizational Skills Assessment - An Honest Self-Evaluation

INTRODUCTION

       When considering my organizational skill set, it was encouraging to think about the myriad opportunities in my personal experience, previous employment, and coursework, which all contributed to form the confident communicator I feel I am today.  I was fortunate enough to have incredible teachers in my family, and in my educational journey, who saw some ability in me, and encouraged me to work hard to develop my communication skills and style, both in the classroom and in front of an audience. Previous employment, which ranged from a gymnastics instructor to office manager, small business owner/manager to statewide outreach coordinator, has provided excellent vehicles to learn presentation and oratory skills, as well as a wide array of technical skills.

Personal Reflections on Communication - My Motivation

       My motivation for studying communication comes from a heart which desires understanding, as well as to be understood. As a child, and the youngest of nine, I was not in a position physically to enforce my opinions, nor was I loud and brazen enough to win a battle of words in volume (both number of words and decibel level). As a voracious reader, I developed a strong vocabulary and wide base of knowledge, which enabled me to develop my oratory skills in school. This skill was utilized beyond speech and debate classes, as my field(s) of employment required giving presentations, meeting sales goals, crafting persuasive proposals, and creating a growing eco-tourism business from the ground up. Knowing the value of effective communication in both my personal and professional life, and wishing my communication to reflect good character, are my main motivations to further my studies of this subject.