Nicole Beaver, manager of Bay Federal Credit Union’s Capitola branch, juggled multiple jobs and school while also raising a family as she made her way through the ranks of the credit union. She spoke to Lookout about the wide variety of roles in the financial industry and why banking requires good people skills — it’s not all dollars and cents.
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How I Got My Job: UCSC student Anna Cummins molds passion for pottery into thriving business
Potter and UC Santa Cruz student Anna Cummins has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok through her distinctive style and personable videos. Cummins spoke with Lookout about her process of promoting herself, how artists can develop an online presence and her artistic technique.
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How I Got My Job: After spending time in prison, plumbing manager Chayne Hampton found purpose in a career in the trades
Transitioning from incarceration to the workforce is no easy feat, says Chayne Hampton, manager at Santa Cruz Plumbing Inc. People “have to learn how to operate in a world that’s not the world that you’ve been in.” Many will pass judgment, he says, but if someone is a hard worker their past shouldn’t hold them back. Hampton spoke with Lookout about shifting from prison to the workforce and offered career advice to formerly incarcerated individuals.
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How I Got My Job: For Tina Somers, art is all about the connections
For the latest installment of the How I Got My Job series, Santa Cruz native Tina Somers — a self-described science illustrator, printmaker, muralist and painter — spoke with Lookout about her path to opening her own studio, advice to up-and-coming artists and the challenges of being in the business.
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How I Got My Job: In changing automotive times, Tracy Cotten talks recruitment, self-driving cars and detective work
Tracy Cotten, owner of Mick’s Automotive, spoke with Lookout about how he acquired the Live Oak vehicle repair shop, starting a green auto shop and the future of the auto mechanic industry.
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How I Got My Job: El Sistema’s Isabelle Tuncer on leading a nonprofit: ‘My advice is to dream big’
Isabelle Tuncer, executive director of nonprofit organization El Sistema Santa Cruz, spoke with Lookout about being involved in the nonprofit sector, how organizations like hers can act as first responders to support those in crisis, and the effects of the Pajaro floods on students and families.
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How I Got My Job: UCSC creative writing lecturer Steve Coulter charted unconventional path to academia
Steve Coulter, UC Santa Cruz creative writing continuing lecturer, spoke with Lookout about what it’s like being a lecturer, busking in Europe and what the future holds for writing with the advent of ChatGPT.
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How I Got My Job: Scott Liess on careers in the trades and how tech is reshaping plumbing industry
Eco-Flow Plumbing owner Scott Liess spoke with Lookout about the plumbing industry, what it was like opening a business during the Great Recession and what the future looks like for a career as a plumber.
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How I Got My Job: Alexandra Navarro sees role as disruptor, model for Latinas in tech
Alexandra Navarro, chief of staff for Scotts Valley-based Paystand, spoke with Lookout about being a Latina in the tech industry, advice to women and people of color seeking jobs in the industry, and what to expect when getting into this career field.
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How I Got My Job: Tech entrepreneur Chris Miller on what it takes to build an IT business
Cloud Brigade CEO Chris Miller spoke with Lookout about being involved in the early stages of tech, running a small technology business and how students can break into this industry.