Ep. 99 - Creative Production Manager - Forge Biologics - Essma Kheiry

Welcome back to season six of the Joust About Careers podcast! This is still the place to learn about careers from the people who are actually doing the work every day. I’m your host, Brian Bratt, and this week’s guest is 2015 Van Buren graduate Essma Kheiry, a Creative Production Manager at Forge Biologics. In this episode, Essma shares how her career is a mix of graphic arts and film, how internships helped her figure out what she did and didn’t want as a career, the value of certifications, and much more. Whether you are interested in a career mixing graphic arts and film or are still exploring your options, I hope that what Essma shares today will help all of you make better career decisions and have fulfilling career journeys. Enjoy the show!1:15 - A typical day as a creative production manager2:10 - Marathon Petroleum and Forge Biologics - similar jobs, different workplaces2:40 - Graphic design the focus3:37 - Working as a team4:28 - Always interested in graphic design, which worked out well5:45 - What is a gaffer?6:10 - Experience with film production was valuable8:00 - Value of internships10:02 - Taking an internship after full-time employment in the field12:25 - Certifications vs. a degree14:40 - Technical knowledge a must15:55 - Creative freedom - positive aspect17:34 - Advice for people who want a film career19:35 - All jobs have negatives at one time or another.Questions?Connect with Brian on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brian-bratt/) or e-mail ([email protected]).Connect with Essma on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/essma-kheiry-956a02136/) or by e-mail ([email protected]).