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Welcome! I'm Don Gallagher. I'm an Iowa State mechanical engineering grad, a UW-Madison…
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7 Reasons Why You Should Toot Your Career Success Horn on LinkedIn
7 Reasons Why You Should Toot Your Career Success Horn on LinkedIn
By Don Gallagher
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7 Ways Parents Can Help Their STEM Students Secure Top Job Offers
7 Ways Parents Can Help Their STEM Students Secure Top Job Offers
By Don Gallagher
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I just returned from National FFA Convention for my 11th time (my sixth as a John Deere employee). This week I enjoyed time with Forest Management…
I just returned from National FFA Convention for my 11th time (my sixth as a John Deere employee). This week I enjoyed time with Forest Management…
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I have exciting news to share! Starting next year, I will be serving as one of the first Community Ambassadors for Students of LinkedIn. I cannot…
I have exciting news to share! Starting next year, I will be serving as one of the first Community Ambassadors for Students of LinkedIn. I cannot…
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"If you don't see an opportunity you'd like, create it for yourself." This quote has stuck with me throughout this past week as I presented my…
"If you don't see an opportunity you'd like, create it for yourself." This quote has stuck with me throughout this past week as I presented my…
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Experience
Education
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Iowa State University
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Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Engineering Co-op Program @ John Deere Engine Works
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Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant - Service Ops Mgmt, Member: SHRM, APICS and MAQIN (Madison Area Quality Improvement Network)
While earning MBA, presented programs at UW and locally on careers:
- Responding to the Demands of a Changing Marketplace
- Networking: Professional Development Through Resource Sharing
Volunteer Experience
Publications
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DOMINATING YOUR INTERNSHIP: 7.5 Secrets to Creating an Awesome and Invaluable Experience as an Engineering or STEM Intern.
Self-published. Downloadable as a FREE 57-page PDF - Includes 20 embedded links to view the entire GUIDE as short videos.
In this GUIDE, I share the most valuable internship secrets I learned during my five work sessions with John Deere as an engineering intern and co-op student....and during my 25 years at Deere as an engineer, corporate engineering recruiter, trainer, and project manager.
This GUIDE will be an asset for any student (middle school, high school or college) who is headed to an internship. Why? Because it focuses on the critically important soft skills that are a necessary part of every…In this GUIDE, I share the most valuable internship secrets I learned during my five work sessions with John Deere as an engineering intern and co-op student....and during my 25 years at Deere as an engineer, corporate engineering recruiter, trainer, and project manager.
This GUIDE will be an asset for any student (middle school, high school or college) who is headed to an internship. Why? Because it focuses on the critically important soft skills that are a necessary part of every internship, and every workplace. I also highly recommend this GUIDE to parents of interns (and future interns). -
A SUCCESS MANIFESTO FOR 21st CENTURY ENGINEERING STUDENTS: 8 Actions To Help You Rock Your Engineering College Experience and Land a Top Job After Graduation
Self-published. Downloadable as a FREE 30-page PDF - Includes 14 embedded links to view the entire MANIFESTO as short videos.
This is the roadmap and coaching guide I wish I had had while earning my mechanical engineering degree. It covers eight key actions engineering students should take to ensure they have a great college experience, are positioned to land a great job after graduation, and are ready to build a successful career.
Although geared towards college students, it's content is relevant and valuable to parents and high school students too. -
A PARENT'S GUIDE TO HELPING STEM STUDENTS BUILD OUTSTANDING SOFT SKILLS: 8 Powerful Strategies for Teaching the Soft Skills Necessary for Remarkable Success in College, in a Career...and in Life!
Self-published. Downloadable as a FREE 53-page PDF - it includes 23 embedded links to view the entire GUIDE as short videos. Also available as a FREE 10-Module Email Course.
This GUIDE teaches eight powerful conversational strategies that parents, teachers, or anyone can use to help young people build their awareness, knowledge and use of soft skills. Each chapter offers specific actions for parents and teachers to take.
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CONDUCTING INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS: Using Informational Interviews to Explore Careers in Engineering (...And to Easily Expand Your Network of Supportive Relationships)
Self-published. Downloadable as a FREE 64-page PDF – It includes 24 embedded links to view the entire GUIDE as short videos.
The Informational Interview process this GUIDE teaches includes three steps:
1. REACH OUT…by identifying, and then extending an invitation to, your potential interviewee.
2. CONNECT & LEARN…by scheduling, preparing, and conducting your one-on-one interview.
3. MANAGE…your new relationship. First with a professional thank you. Then with ongoing follow-up.
Projects
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75 STRAIGHT TALK GUIDE Videos Uploaded to the ECL YouTube Channel - Click HERE to view.
Completed the uploading of 75 videos that mirror the written content of the four STRAIGHT TALK GUIDES listed in the Publications section above.
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Ready, set, glow! This year’s pumpkin from John Deere employee, Kraig K. features a New Generation 4020 and celebrates the 100th anniversary of John…
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Thank you, customers, for ranking us among the top 10 most innovative companies in the U. S. according to the American Innovation Index. We're…
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From summer intern to full-time employee, we're excited to have Taylor as part of our Supply Management Development Program here at John Deere. Best…
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