SHADAY EDWARDS- Senior Training Manager

Meet Shaday Edwards, a Senior Training Manager in the TSQ department. Shaday has been with the company since 2021, and she supports all divisions with training initiatives.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER PATH AND WHAT LED YOU TO YOUR CURRENT ROLE?

My journey to telecom was not planned; I fell into this field. Prior to joining the company, I spent five years teaching high school math. I was ready for a change in my career, and I sought roles where I could leverage my background in education. I found the role for a Training Specialist at Advantage Engineers on LinkedIn and thought it was a good fit for my skills. I reached out to the recruiter on LinkedIn and she responded. That was over 4 years ago, and this December will mark my fifth year with the company. The company has grown significantly since I joined in 2021, and I’ve grown along with it.

WHAT KINDS OF EDUCATION OR ON THE JOB TRAINING HAVE HELPED YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR CURRENT JOB?

I have a Master of Art in Teaching and last year I obtained a certification in Training Management from the Training Industry, Inc. In addition to these credentials, being resourceful and always seeking to learn more has helped me to be successful in my role.

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU THINK ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR ROLE?

My role requires me to be organized, a clear communicator, and collaborative.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?

I work from home and my dog Caramel is my coworker. Before my workday starts, I take Caramel for a walk. Once I log on to my computer, I check and respond to emails before getting started on the projects I’m working on.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

I work with a great team. I enjoy being in the TSQ department and being trusted to create training programs that employees find beneficial.

TELL US A FUN OR SURPRISING FACT ABOUT YOU!

I’m a big Marvel fan. I’ve seen all the MCU movies.