My name is Chyna
Staten; I am a senior here at George Mason University. I am currently majoring
in communication, with a minor in multimedia production. I was hired in Spring
2016 as an Undergraduate Assistant for the Center of Teaching and Faculty
Excellence through OSCAR’s Undergraduate Research Assistant program. What
interested me the most about this position was the opportunity to expand my
skillset. Working with the center has taught me quite a few substantial new
skills. The fact that I would be able to enhance my ability to manage and
interpret data appealed to me. I was a marketing major my freshman year before
I changed it to concentrate in public relations; working for the center has
shown me that I still have a passion for data analytics and marketing. This
position has helped me realize that I would like to attend graduate school to
earn a degree in Marketing. My long-term goal is to merge my skills and
interest in both communication and marketing to become a Marketing Strategist.
On a weekly basis, I put turn quantitative data into qualitative— creating
graphs and charts out of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. I also help with website
maintenance and advertising. The fast-pace environment of the Center for
Teaching and Faculty Excellence has definitely helped me with my time
management. Every week, there is a new project or program that I am asked to
assist with. This experience has not only strengthened my professional skills,
but has also helped solidify my interests for the future.
