TJ Saunders
Professional Portfolio
Professional Portfolio
The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:
time & work management
career literacy
grit and resilience
work ethic; dependable and reliable
My Personal Definition:
In my opinion, professionalism is your ability to complete a task efficiently and produce a product you are proud of. Take pride in your work. Do the little things right and good things happen. These ideas work hand in hand with hard work and perseverance. Have grit. Be accountable, be someone people know they can count on. Professionalism is not just these work skills but also some very important people skills. Be someone your coworkers want to work with. Be a colleague, a partner, a friend.
I strive to be a hardworking and accountable person. I want to pursue a degree in Business Economics or Communications. I aim to put the needs of other before myself. I want my customers to receive the same love and care of a local business to make sure the look forward to coming into our stores. I will attend Brigham Young University upon returning from a 2 year mission in Barranquilla Colombia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
RESUME
What my workplace normally looked like
What is your name and official position?
“Caleb Egbert : Sales Employee and Fishing Guide for Montrose Anglers.”
What is your favorite part of your job?
“Working with my passion for fly fishing. Be involved everyday with something I love to do.”
What steps did you take to hold the position you hold in this company? Major in College?
“Majored in Business Economics. I knew what I wanted to do and a degree in business was a safe bet."
Why are people skills so important in this career? Especially for a local Business?
“It’s what we do everyday, it’s a service. Interacting with people, talking, answering questions, or taking them out fishing, you’re spending the day with them and want to make sure they’re having an enjoyable experience.”
In your opinion, what are the three keys to success in the business world?
“Diligent, going the extra mile. Work ethic, not looking for a way to get out of it, but charging ahead. Then time management, do a lot of different things and staying organized to know what I need to accomplish.”
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Communication
Time Management
Work Ethic/Drive
Decision Making
Teamwork
Responsibility
Organization: Improve my time management and organizational skills by creating a schedule to help me stay on track and on top of my busy schedule.
Ask Questions: Improve my interpersonal skills by going out of my comfort zone to ask more questions to get the most out of my internship. Asking questions is the key to success. Learn all you can!
Be Confident: Try new things. Put yourself out there. Interact with customers. Be friendly yet be professional. Take the internship seriously. Get everything out of it that you can! Make the most out of your opportunity.