Transcribed interview with Senior Business Analyst Amy Burgundy
This is a transcribed interview with my mentor, Amy Burgundy. I have known Amy since my sophomore year of high school and she has always been there for me. She was once a Cox Communications employee and a mentor under their mentoring program with Chamblee Charter High School. Enough about us, let’s learn more about Amy.
Interviewer: Jaquisha Merritt
Respondent: Amy Burgundy
J: Hi Amy. How are you?
A: Good Jaquisha. How are you?
J: Good. Thank you for taking the time out to do this interview. I have a few questions for you.
J: What is your name?
A: Amy Burgundy.
J: Where are you from?
A: Mableton, GA
J: What college did you attend, what was your major, and how did choose it?
A: Cargenie Mellon University undergraduate and Robert Morris University graduate. BA in Professional Writing and History and MS in Communications and Information Systems. I initially majored in computer science only to discover that I enjoyed writing about how to use software programs instead of writing codes.
J: How did you get started in the field that you are in? What lesson did you learn from your first job?
A: I started out in an entry position to gain experience by networking in Communications. My boss taught me that if I presented a problem that I needed to find at least one potential solution.
J: What influences you the most? Favorite quote that motivates you.
A: My family influences me. My favorite quote would be, “Make a difference in everything that you do.”
J: What inspires you the most about your current job position?
A: I currently work at CDC as a Senior Business Analyst and I love the challenge of writing documentation that makes it easier for my clients to do their jobs.
J: Last question, what advice would you give graduates about working in the real world?
A: Connect with a mentor where you work and always be willing to learn new things.
J: Thank you so much for your time Amy.
A: You’re welcome.
End of interview.
