In this special episode, the tables are turned as Cassandra Taylor, founder of ProjectMentor Pro, is interviewed by guest host Lee Carpenter. Cassandra shares her unique career journey, starting in HR and transitioning into project management after a surprising phone call from a recruiter. She details how she discovered her passion for project management at Snyder’s Lance, navigated career challenges, and rose through the ranks to become a senior manager at Hershey.

Cassandra also talks about the inspiration behind ProjectMentor Pro, a platform designed to give back to aspiring project managers. This episode is packed with insights on career transitions, leadership, and how to succeed in project management.

Key Topics:

• Cassandra’s Unexpected Path into Project Management: From a career in HR to discovering her love for project management after an unexpected job offer.
• Early Career at Snyder’s Lance: How Cassandra took on a major project implementation and fell in love with the field.
• Navigating Setbacks and Career Growth: Cassandra shares how she overcame the challenges of a company acquisition and job loss by pursuing her PMP certification and starting fresh in a new industry.
• Rising Through the Ranks: Insights into how Cassandra grew from a project coordinator to a senior manager in portfolio governance at Hershey.
• The Birth of ProjectMentor Pro: Cassandra’s passion for mentoring others and her mission to help aspiring project managers grow their careers.
• Advice for Aspiring Project Managers: Encouragement to pursue certifications like the PMP and build a strong network of support.

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