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Meet Ellen Ryan, Project Manager, PMINYC PDD Facilities Program Manager, Writer and Trumpet Player:
"I have enjoyed multiple careers in primarily male-dominated areas—on television news crews, in media technology (including project management), media technology standards, and as a trumpet player. At times, I have had to prove myself because I am a woman, whereas a man was assumed to have been competent simply by having been assigned the same role.
I have found that thorough preparation and knowing one’s worth are critical keys to success. I had been promoted to a new role, but gained only a small bump in salary. I then found out quite by accident that a colleague in a similar role was paid significantly more. I advocated for myself and was given a commensurate raise. In my current role editing and managing media technical standards documentation, I continue to educate myself to keep abreast of advances in multiple technologies, earning not only respect but gratitude when I flag errors or suggest improvements to documents and workflow. To my fellow Women’s History Month celebrants, believe in yourself!"
Please share your experiences for the upcoming April newsletter
celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Contact VPMarCom@pminyc.org to contribute your story!
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