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Chelse Dyer

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Quilting
  • Reading
  • Gardening

Reading

  • Religion
  • History
  • Business

I read books daily.

Bio

I am a 50 yr. old adult learner back in college after 30 years away. I arrived here after a bit of a kick in the pants from my employer about not being qualified for my own job because I don't have a degree. However, I have fully embraced the journey and am learning more about myself and the world around me than I ever thought possible, even from my fellow students that are younger than my daughter. It just goes to show that you actually can teach an old dog new tricks! At the end of this journey, I will leave corporate health care and embark on a new career as a landscape architect specializing in sustainability.

Education

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2025

Majors:
  • Plant Sciences
Minors:
  • Fine and Studio Arts

Pellissippi State Community College

Associate's degree program

2021 – 2022

Majors:
  • Plant Sciences

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Regional Sales Director

    Hospital & Health Care · Alere, Inc

    Jan 2010 – Jan 2015

  • Senior Director Business Operations

    Hospital & Health Care · Abbott

    Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

  • Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

    Hospital & Health Care · Abbott

    Jan 2019 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Landscaping
Dream career goals:
Landscape Architect
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Entrepreneurship
Tracey Johnson-Webb Adult Learners Scholarship
Chelse Dyer Student Profile | Bold.org