Q: What brought you to Allan Myers?
A: I had always heard of Allan Myers since I started my master’s program at Virginia Tech. I wanted to learn more about the company (so) I started looking for opportunities. I met Senior Project Manager Laurie Bryan at a career fair. After a few conversations with her and Project Engineer Isabela Noury, I felt this was where I wanted to intern. I learned so much during my internship, but how everyone on the team was treated made me want to start my career with Myers. Communicating with my senior (leaders) and colleagues was easy, and everyone was approachable. I experienced a sense of belonging during team meetings, I was not treated like an intern or an outsider. I had the freedom to learn and ask questions without the fear of being judged, which I feel is very important for someone who has just started her career in the industry. I also learned about the Accelerated Development Program. This company focuses on developing its employees’ skills, and I will be able to acquire many skills and learn about many things that I wouldn’t have otherwise.

In short, the people and their encouragement towards my personal development brought me back to Allan Myers.

Q: What are you most proud of professionally?
A: I am proud of the work I accomplished on a mega project like I-66 and the immense support I get from my amazing supervisor Laurie. I am proud to work on a project of this magnitude and learn how to seek help when needed. I am always told I am a quick learner, and I pay attention to details which helped me understand the responsibilities assigned to me.

Q: What advice do you have for someone looking for a similar role?
A: My advice is to trust your endeavors and be confident in your abilities. You may not know everything, and that is fine. Your willingness and efforts to learn things will lead you to where you want to be.

Q: What brought you to Allan Myers?
A: The opportunity to work in my field of study. I have an Associate’s Degree and starting in the Accounts Payable Department allowed me to use my degree.

Q: What are you most proud of professionally?
A: I enjoy training and mentoring colleagues to increase their success. I started as a clerk in the Accounts Payable Department and worked my way up to Accounts Payable Supervisor. Being a supervisor allowed me to train and mentor coworkers in my department, which I loved. I now have a new role as an Internal Auditor.

Q: What advice do you have for someone looking for a similar role?
A: Challenge your comfort zone and honestly believe you have what it takes to be successful. A step out of your comfort zone is a step into the learning zone.

Q: What brought you to Allan Myers?
A: I had worked for an engineering company before starting with Allan Myers. I was familiar with the company and some employees and was hopeful that this would be a good fit for me as I was looking for a company that would help me maximize my potential.

Q: What are you most proud of professionally?
A: The small victories. Learning the work and safety protocol and working with some of the most talented people in the industry. I have the opportunity to build myself up professionally and personally and work into the role of Field Manager.

Q: What advice do you have for someone looking for a similar role?
A: Learn from everyone. Learn from the crews in the field, the mechanics, and management. Ask the questions. You don’t know what you don’t know. Be collaborative, be constructive, and yes, be relentless.

Q: What brought you to Allan Myers?
A: I began working at Allan Myers as an intern. My internship taught me so much and opened my eyes to a career in construction safety. The internship program was a great experience and an opportunity to get my foot in the door. I found out about Allan Myers through Millersville University. I kept in contact with Myers employees through job fairs and clubs, which resulted in landing an internship for summer 2022. I quickly realized that Myers is different from any other company. Allan Myers is open to improving and maintaining their health and safety program. Myers is committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure its employees make it home safely every night, which makes me proud to work here.

Q: What are you most proud of professionally?
A: I am most proud of my ability to build relationships and network. Much of my job involves talking to people, building relationships, and being approachable. I have made it my goal never to become a “safety cop” but to be a part of the team. I never want people to run and hide when they see me pull into a job site or plant. I love that people are comfortable coming to me for anything.

Q: What advice do you have for someone looking for a similar role?
A: Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone.

Ask questions. I started my career with no construction experience and made it to where I’m now by asking questions. I have never met someone at Myers that isn’t willing to teach/educate if you have a question.

Be personable. Treat others the way you want to be treated, and that respect will get you far.

Personal appearance. Dress professionally. You never know who you’ll meet, and first impressions are everything, so you never want to be unprepared.

If you’re not networking, you’re not working. It is impossible to know every OSHA standard out there. You must build your network with other safety professionals. Keep in contact with those you attended school, worked with, or even took a course with. Don’t be afraid to reach out if you have a question. Someone in a different industry may have a ton of experience in one area you know nothing about.

Real-life experience is what will get you far. So go out and get involved with the crews, ask questions, and volunteer to help.

Q: What brought you to Allan Myers?
A: I was looking for a job, and a friend told me about Allan Myers, and they spoke very highly of the company. I was very honored that Allan Myers gave me an opportunity. I love my job, I love the people I work with, and I love the atmosphere. They welcomed me from day one. I couldn’t be happier in my career decision.

Q: What are you most proud of professionally?
A: 10 years ago, if someone had asked me what my goal in life was, I wouldn’t know what to say. I would’ve never guessed I’d currently be an equipment operator training to be in the Safety Department. My proudest accomplishment would have to be completing my OSHA 30 training and learning day-to-day safety processes and things of that nature.

Q: What advice do you have for someone looking for a similar role?
A: Never give up on something that you want. I’ve wanted to be in the safety department ever since I got into this industry. If there’s something out there that you want and you truly are passionate about, inquire and go for it. Talk to the right people. Let your voice be heard. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.