International Association of Women Recognizes Emily JN Smith as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year

CHICAGO, September 11, 2018 (Newswire.com) - The International Association of Women (IAW) recognizes Emily JN Smith as a 2018-2019 Influencer. She is acknowledged as a leader in entrepreneurship. The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online networking platform with nearly one million members, 1000+ in person and virtual events, over 100 Local US-based Chapters and International Chapters in several cities in China

“I’m pleased to welcome Emily into this exceptional group of professional women,” said IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson Star Jones. “Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”

As our owner likes to say, 'we bridge the gap between drawings and reality.' My job is to work as a liaison between the Owner or Manager of the project, the technical people involved such as the Architect and other design trades, and the General Contractor or the Subcontractors.

Emily JN Smith, Project Engineer at Bridgeway Contracting, LLC

Emily JN Smith has held various positions at a number of companies, including a Frame Stylist and Manager at an optometry practice and Account Manager at an insurance brokerage firm. She even owned her own travel business for a few years. But she has always been interested in design and has a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon.

“While looking for a new position, I included my resume on my LinkedIn page and was contacted by Jerry Valencia, the owner of Bridgeway Contracting, LLC,” Ms. Smith said. “He wanted to meet, and thought, after seeing my resume, that it would be ‘fun to build things together.’ Having come from a design background and moving to the project engineering side of things has been eye-opening, and completely exciting. I enjoy coming to work every day.”

Although she has only been in her position for two months, Ms. Smith said she has been completely immersed in her job and is learning more and taking on more responsibility every day. “As our owner likes to say, ‘we bridge the gap between drawings and reality,’” Ms. Smith said. “My job is to work as a liaison between the Owner or Manager of the project; the technical people involved such as the Architect and other design trades, and the General Contractor or the Subcontractors. I work to make sure our Project Manager is able to work and guide his team to work to the best of their ability. Beyond this, I make sure to track additional work orders, and all of the background aspects of a project.”

To stay on top of the many projects being worked on and to ensure few mistakes are made that could cost the company money, Ms. Smith uses her keen attention to detail, her organizational skills and her ability to multitask. She also stays engaged with all involved to ensure the project runs smoothly from start to completion.

“I love coming to work because of the challenge and the competition in this industry,” Ms. Smith said. “I am also fortunate to work for an unbelievable company that cares not just for their employees, but their employees’ families. It is inspiring what they will do. Bridgeway Contracting, LLC is making huge leaps in the industry. I look forward to growing with this company.”

Awards & Accomplishments: Bachelor’s, University of Oregon, Landscape Architecture

About IAW
The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online professional networking platform that provides nearly one million women the forum, professional development and services needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Through 100+ local chapters, International Chapters in several cities in China and 1000+ in person and virtual events, members cultivate valuable connections, develop professionally, and promote themselves and their businesses. Founded in Chicago in 2017, IAW is a division of Professional Diversity Network, Inc., an online network tailored to provide diverse professionals in the United States with access to employment opportunities.

Source: International Association of Women

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