So I've been working at my new job for about a month and a half now, and I think it's about time I let you know what it is that I do. But first let me tell you what I used to do. I used to be an Analyst. Tells you a lot right? Like that I used to analyze things; perform analyses and what not. Before I was an analyst, I was a Program Coordinator. Guess what I did? Exactly! I coordinated programs. Prior to becoming a program coordinator, I was a James Bell Intern; and before I became a James Bell Intern, I was a Business Services Assistant who assisted the Business Services department.

So now that I've listed off my last four positions, you should have a pretty good idea of what I've done in my career. But those positions don't tell you that I've taught professional development courses, or that I've participated in executive level meetings. They also don't tell you that I've worked with a cross section of the business community to examine current and anticipated workforce needs. Nor do they tell you that I have developed excellent customer service skills and enjoy giving interactive presentations. Wow, they really don't tell you anything.

What if I told you the name of the organizations I worked for - would that help? Probably. But you'd likely know more about what I can do if I told you I'd been a fitter at a haberdashery, which I haven't, by the way.

So what is it that I do now? Why, I'm a Budget Officer! Ah, finally. Now you know exactly what I do. I'm an officer of the budget.