PMI Atlanta is pleased to announce our June Volunteer of the Month – congratulations, Doralee Montague! For the past four years, Doralee has volunteered with PMI Atlanta primarily lending her talent and support as VP of the Certification and Education Committee. Doralee leads a high performing team with a leadership style described as motivational and positive, even during challenging times. When she’s not volunteering with PMI Atlanta, you may find Doralee spending time with Special Olympics among other civic organizations. Read more about Doralee below and how she’s looking forward to launching more online courses for the PM community.
1. What has been your favorite or most rewarding volunteer experience with PMI Atlanta?
The most rewarding aspect of my volunteer experience with PMI Atlanta has been working with the Certification & Education Team. I am so inspired by their enthusiasm and commitment to growing our PM community.
2. What would you like to accomplish during your volunteer tenure?
During my volunteer tenure, I would like to continually assist the Executive Board with finding value added ways to continually grow our membership and increase volunteer engagement.
3. How did you become interested in the project management profession?
I had been managing people, processes and systems on a daily basis as a department supervisor without realizing they were the characteristics of a project manager. Once I learned Project Management was a profession, I sought employment opportunities with organizations that recognized the profession and eventually made the transition.
4. Are there any project management resources you find particularly helpful?
The project management resource that I have found to be the most helpful are certification exam prep courses. I have a number of certifications and attribute those achievements to courses that I have taken while preparing for the exams. The courses really helped to increase my learning of the material.
5. What PMI Atlanta initiatives are you most excited about?
I am most excited about the online courses that we are bringing to the Atlanta Chapter. Enhancing our online presence will allow us to reach more members that aren’t able to connect with us in person.
6. What leisurely activities do you enjoy?
I really enjoy “service” activities. Examples…volunteering for the Special Olympics, volunteering at my church, etc.