Sandy Van Soye

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” — Saint Augustine

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Observations

“Jack of All Trades” – A Good or Bad Thing?

When I was growing up I’d hear the term “Jack of All Trades” used as a compliment, meaning that a person had broad knowledge and was educated about many things. It was something I always aspired to, being that type of Renaissance person who used life to learn and experience as many different things as possible. Lately, I have heard this term used with more of a negative connotation, such that a specialist is much preferred to any sort of generalist.

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Accomplishments

Business Trips Overview

From March 2004 to October 2008 I took 19 international trips to four continents as part of my job. Most of my trips were to the UK to visit my direct reports (2005 to 2008). I averaged a trip there about every three months during that time. I also traveled to India several times to visit our current supplier and my reports as well as potential vendors.

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