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Conheça a Ashely

Ashely é de Wuhan, China, e começou a trabalhar connosco no nosso escritório de Xangai em 2006.

Desde então, mudou algumas vezes dentro da Nefab e é atualmente Gestora de Projectos de Engenharia Sénior da Nefab Americas na sede regional em Dallas, EUA.

Pode falar-nos da sua situação atual e do seu trabalho quotidiano? 

Todos os dias surgem novos desafios como Gestor de Projectos de Engenharia. Trabalho em vários projectos, concebendo soluções únicas para muitos produtos de uma grande variedade de clientes. 

 

Na maioria das vezes, os projectos não são simples, pelo que é necessário coordenar e comunicar com várias funções/equipas para fazer avançar os projectos, controlar o seu progresso e resolver complicações. 

 

Tenho uma comunicação diária com as equipas globais de alguns dos nossos maiores clientes. Também estou constantemente a trabalhar com a equipa local em Dallas e presto apoio na conceção de soluções para novos produtos de clientes, bem como na resolução de problemas de embalagem existentes dos clientes. 

 

Que competências considera necessárias para ser um bom Gestor de Projectos de Engenharia na Nefab? 

Acima de tudo, considero que uma boa capacidade de comunicação é indispensável. O trabalho exige que se interaja muito com pessoas de vários departamentos e de diferentes partes do mundo. Interajo tanto com colegas como com entidades externas, como clientes e fornecedores. 

 

Obviamente, é necessário ter competências de gestão de projectos, tais como a capacidade de facilitar reuniões, formações e coordenar várias tarefas ao mesmo tempo. Além disso, é necessário ser forte tecnicamente e ter um grande conhecimento de diferentes materiais, normas de ensaio e muito mais. 

 

Como em todos os cargos da empresa, é necessário tem de acreditar nos produtos que oferecemos, apreciar a cultura da empresa e partilhar os seus valores. 

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW117412498 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="TextRun SCXW117412498 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-kerning: none; line-height: 19.275px;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117412498 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">I have daily communication with the global teams for some of our biggest customers. I am also constantly working with the local team in Dallas and provide support with designing solutions for new customer products, as well as solving customers&rsquo; existing packaging issues.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW117412498 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.275px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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O que mais o motiva no seu trabalho? 

A diversidade e os desafios que me fazem aprender coisas novas a toda a hora! Há uma necessidade constante de auto-desenvolvimento para responder a novas necessidades ou novos requisitos. É preciso estar sempre alerta e nunca nos aborrecemos, pois a Nefab está em constante crescimento, expandindo a sua base de clientes e trazendo novos membros da equipa para ensinar e aprender! 

 

O que caracteriza o Nefab? 

 

Trabalhei em 3 locais diferentes na Nefab e visitei vários escritórios em todo o mundo; cada local tem a sua própria atmosfera, como é óbvio, mas há alguns aspectos comuns. O meu sentimento geral é que a Nefab é flexível, desafiante e de ritmo acelerado, mas também muito solidária. O trabalho é efectuado com profissionalismo e humildade. O ambiente é muito enérgico e dinâmico, e eu gosto muito disso. 

Pode falar-nos do seu percurso na Nefab? 

Em 2006, terminei a minha licenciatura e estava à procura de empresas no sector da embalagem. A abordagem da Nefab foi uma surpresa bem-vinda, uma vez que era uma das poucas empresas que se concentrava em soluções de embalagem completas. Além disso, a cultura da empresa destacava-se das outras com que tinha tido contacto. Estou contente por ter decidido aceitar Nefab da Nefab na altura! 

 

Assim, após alguns anos a trabalhar na China, decidi mudar-me para San Jose, nos EUA. Passei alguns anos lá antes de me mudar para a sede da Nefab Americas em Dallas. Isto obrigou-me a recomeçar a minha vida, a encontrar novos amigos e a conhecer a cidade. Recebi um grande apoio dos meus colegas em Dallas, pelo que a mudança acabou por não ser muito difícil. Estou muito grato pela oportunidade de me mudar e pelo apoio que me foi dado!  

 

Então, agora deves ter amigos em todo o mundo? 

 

Bem, não de todo o mundo, mas definitivamente de muitos sítios diferentes. É ótimo que, através do trabalho, eu poder experimentar a beleza da diversidade da língua, da comida e da cultura de todo o mundo! 

 

Tem algum exemplo de um choque cultural? 

O maior choque que tive está relacionado com a língua e as diferenças na forma como comunicamos. Na China, quando pedimos algo, podemos ser bastante directos, sem necessidade de pedir algo sob a forma de uma pergunta. Nos EUA, é mais importante ser educado e utilizar palavras como "por favor, ajuda, obrigado" e fazer perguntas. 

 

Outra diferença é a forma como o trabalho árduo pode ser entendido de forma diferente. Na China, é considerado admirável isolar-se para se concentrar completamente e não trabalhar em equipa ou passar o tempo a conversar. Nos Estados Unidos, ainda se espera que se passe algum tempo a interagir com os colegas, apesar de o volume de trabalho ser elevado. Aprendi a equilibrar isto agora! 

  

O que pensa do futuro? 

Neste momento, estou entusiasmado com a minha posição atual, que me permite compreender o mercado local, a cultura e as formas de trabalhar aqui nos EUA. Nos próximos anos, vejo-me a assumir mais responsabilidades de gestão e a desenvolver-me ainda mais como líder. Também estou entusiasmado com a expansão e o crescimento contínuos do negócio, pois tenho a certeza de que isso trará desafios mais interessantes no futuro! 

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="TextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-kerning: none; line-height: 19.275px;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">The biggest clash I have experienced is related to language and differences in how we communicate. In China, when we request something, you can be quite straightforward without the need to ask for something in the form of a question. In the US, it is more important to be polite and use words such as &ldquo;please, help, thank you,&rdquo; and ask questions.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.275px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="TextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-kerning: none; line-height: 19.275px;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">Another difference is how working hard can be perceived differently. In China, it is considered as admirable that you isolate yourself to completely focus, and not work as a team or spend time chit-chatting. In the US, you are still expected to spend time interacting with your colleagues even though the workload is high. I have learned to balance this now!</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.275px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="TextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-kerning: none; line-height: 19.275px;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">&nbsp;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.275px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="TextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-kerning: none; line-height: 19.275px;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">What are your thoughts about the future?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.275px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="TextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-kerning: none; line-height: 19.275px;" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">As for right now, I am excited about my current position, it allows me to understand the local market, culture and ways of working here in the US. For the next coming years, I see myself taking on more managerial responsibilities and developing further as a leader. I am also excited about the continued business expansion and growth as I am sure this will bring on more interesting challenges in the future!</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW153763875 BCX0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.275px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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