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In an engaging interview conducted by Whitney Boyer, Drew Elrod, an Industrial Engineer at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, reflects on his journey since graduating from Mercer University in 2007. He emphasizes the importance of various classes, including Quality Management and Finance, which inform his daily tasks. Drawing from his co-op experience, Drew shares insights into his typical workday, his commitment to green projects, and aspirations of advancing to a director-level position, ultimately aiming to become a Hospital Administrator.
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Interview with Drew Elrod By: Whitney Boyer
Background • Graduated Mercer University in 2007 with a BS in Industrial Management • Currently Employed at the Medical Center of Central Georgia • Current title- Industrial Engineer
Important Classes “Every class plays a role in how I perform my job—even marketing” • Quality Management • Operations Management • Accounting • Finance • Technical Communication
Co-op and additional Degree • Participated in a Co-op for two years at the Medical Center • Will soon graduate from Mercer Business with an MBA
Typical Work Day • Arrive at 7:30 • Spend about an hour answering e-mails and returning phone calls • Spend the next few hours working on projects/tasks • One Hour lunch • Go around hospital and conduct inspections and meet with employees about problems • Participates in about 3-4 committee meetings a week
“I am working on several green projects for the organization. Among the projects I have championed are the installation of energy efficient lamps and ballasts and the installation of a high-efficiency irrigation system to name a few.” Current Goals Within the Organization
The Future… • He sees himself promoted to a director level position within the Medical Center • Overall goal is to become a Hospital Administrator, so he intends to amass experience at the Med Center.