Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Expertise:
Ms. Myers' expertise is in engineering.
Major Product/SVS:
Advancement, Safety and Regulation of Civil Aviation
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Running, Dancing, Interior Decorating, Sewing
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Lehigh University (1982)
Affiliations Awards:
National Society of Black Engineers; Former Member, American Society of Civil Engineers. Federally Employed Women Organization, Technical Women Organization Mentoring Program
Place of Birth:
Port Arthur
Work History:
Federally employed for approximately 29 years with Department of Defense and Department of Transportation respectively as a General (Civil) Engineer.
Career Achievements:
Certification for Engineering and Program Management.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being employed by the Philadelphia Naval shipyard as a naval architect to conduct a site survey for the USS Lassalle Surveillance ship at Bahrain in 1986.
Charity:
The Salvation Army; United Nations Children's Fund; National Breast Cancer Foundation; National Diabetes Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her communication skills, discipline, professionalism and the support she receives from her colleagues.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her high school guidance counselor, and was fascinated by architectural structural building designs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment Program for Facilities that Encompass Navigational, Surveillance, and Communication Systems, Managing The Seismic Safety and Risk Mitigation Program, Modifying and Maintaining Agency Maintenance Policies, Developing Program Planning Documentation, Implementing and Executing Program Management Processes, Organizing Engineering Design Package Reviews For Various Programs, Managing National Financial Budgets for Various Programs
Education Certifications:
Certified Project Management Professional
Engineer in Training Certificate
Awards/Honors:
Special Achievement Award for NAS Support Group, Navigation and Communication Team (2005); Director’s Award for Excellence (2001); Superior Accomplishment as Team Lead for NAS In-Service (2004); Certificate of Recognition, Mentoring Program, Technical Women’s Organization Headquarters (2001); National Honorary Award for Excellence (2001); Special Achievement Award (2001); Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance and Superior Accomplishments on the Weather and Flight Service Station Programs (2000)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years Ms. Myers intends to start an interior decorating design firm.