{"id":12744,"date":"2023-07-05T18:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T18:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroraengineers.com\/?p=12744"},"modified":"2023-07-05T18:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T18:52:44","slug":"employee-spotlight-leanna-smith-project-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aroraengineers.com\/employee-spotlight-leanna-smith-project-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Spotlight: Leanna Smith, Project Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. How did you come to do what you do?
\n<\/strong>My educational background is in English, journalism, and public policy, and I have professional experience in marketing and multimedia journalism. I ended up working at Arora because I enjoy being able to see how my work contributes to my community. In my previous role as a journalist, I strengthened my community through local reporting. Now, my work as a Project Coordinator supports projects that improve infrastructure on both a local and national scale.<\/p>\n

2. What are your favorite types of projects to work on?
\n<\/strong>I enjoy working on projects related to transportation. Some of my earliest memories are of trips to the airport with my family \u2014 I was always thrilled if there was a moving walkway in our terminal. While studying Public Policy at the University of Delaware, I gained a greater appreciation for and interest in public transportation. Throughout my time at Arora, it has been rewarding to learn more about different facets of the transportation industry.<\/p>\n

3. What is the best career lesson you\u2019ve learned so far?
\n<\/strong>I have learned, in my career and in my personal life, that it is important to remain curious. Not only does a sense of curiosity keep life interesting, but it also helps me work more efficiently and solve problems effectively. I always aim to understand the \u201cwhy\u201d behind any task or process.<\/p>\n

4. What do you enjoy most about working at Arora?
\n<\/strong>I really enjoy the collaborative spirit at Arora. As a Project Coordinator, I often communicate with employees in different departments, and I am always appreciative when people take the time to share their knowledge with me.<\/p>\n

5. Outside of work, what do you like to do for fun?
\n<\/strong>I am a bit of a serial-hobbyist, so I often spend my free time working on creative projects and learning new crafts. Some recent favorites include knitting, painting, and printmaking. I also enjoy reading and listening to audiobooks. My favorite genre is non-fiction, but I love receiving any book recommendations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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