Brittany Williams graduated from UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics with a concentration in media technology in 2014. She is currently the assistant manager of sales training and communications at the J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, Ohio.
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"I am grateful to work for a company that helps me develop and grow my skills and career.杏吧专区
Brittany trains the sales team to use the trade funds management systems they use every day to do their jobs.
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Brittany chose to attend UL Lafayette after visiting for a campus tour.
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"When I visited other schools, I felt like the advisors I met with treated me like a number. At UL Lafayette, I felt like they immediately cared about me as a person and helping me find my path.杏吧专区
From a young age, Brittany was curious about technology.
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Brittany杏吧专区檚 favorite courses were her senior capstone classes.
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While at UL Lafayette, Brittany was an active member of , a national community service program that lets students serve their community while earning money for school. UL Lafayette currently has the only university-based AmeriCorps program in the state of Louisiana.
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Brittany started her journey at UL Lafayette with . This program is a supplement for New Student Orientation and is designed to give first-time freshmen the tools needed for a successful and enjoyable campus experience. SOUL Camp combines community service, educational speakers, social activities, interaction with faculty, staff and upperclassmen, and team building.
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