You have more than likely heard of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Tina Frantz, is an Executive Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. When she started with Mary Kay, I am sure she had no idea how much math was going to be
Math at Work Monday: Beth the Educator
We owe a great big thanks to teachers! They equip us with many of the basic skills that we use on a daily basis. Beth McBride has been an educator for over twenty-nine years, and currently she is a seventh-grade
Math at Work Monday: Jaime the Forensic Psychologist
Man oh, man! You’re in for a treat today–especially if, like me your favorite character on Law & Order SVU is Dr. Huang. Jaime Adkins has been a forensic psychologist for six years. Basic math allows her to manage her time, so that she
Math at Work Monday: Shayna the Cook Supervisor and Team Lead
Today, we interview Shayna Hartman, the cook supervisor and team lead at a retirement community dining facility. As we learn more about the details of her job, you will see how Shayna uses math each and every day to serve meals
Math at Work Monday: Nate the Restoration Hero
Properties that are damaged by fire, water, storms, smoke, or mold require the services of a professional. This is a job for Nate Dawson, Restoration Hero and President of Sterling Restoration. Read on to see how he uses math to
Math at Work Monday: Amanda the Judicial Assistant
I hope you never have to go to court. But if you do, you’ll appreciate folks like Amanda Tuttle, who is completely dedicated to accuracy and details. As a judicial assistant, her main responsibility is to keep court records, including
Math at Work Monday: Tammy the Purchasing Coordinator
When we purchase a product we do not even think of the processes that have to take place in order for the product to reach our hands. So much is involved on the back end of things. Tammy Landrum is
Math at Work Monday: Bonnee the Freelance Artist
Today, you will meet Bonnee Byrne who is Freelance Artist and Owner of Signs by Bonnee. She has been painting artwork and signs for the past twenty-six years. Sound like fun, huh? She even seems to enjoy the math aspect of the job! Can
Confession: I See Numbers Differently. (And it’s not what you think.)
I’ve shared about this little quirk I have on Facebook and to my friends and family, but this is the first time I’ve ever written it down. And I’ll admit it. I’m a little nervous. Either I’m going to come off looking
Math at Work Monday: Tina the Corporate Secretary
Many of us work in what we call corporate America. A lot goes on behind the scenes that allows the workers to do their jobs effectively. Tina Boocher is a corporate secretary at her husband’s fabrication business, Boochers, Inc., a a
My Most Embarrassing Professional Moments Have Involved Math
The first email came in at about 2:00 p.m. 600 million divided by 660,000 equals a little over 909. The next a few moments later. 5.4 billion people is nearly the population of the whole World (estimated at 7 billion
Math at Work Monday: Aliya the staffing agency branch manager
With unemployment rates at record levels, temporary agencies are busier than ever. I had the pleasure of speaking with Aliya Purtee who is the branch manager at Patrick Staffing, a temporary staffing agency. She not only helps people get placed in jobs