Shannon Littledave reflects on her history in the industry
Shannon Littledave did not set out to be an expert in coils. Before coming to RAE Corpo., she had been working as a cook in a restaurant with her sister. She says she has always enjoyed working with her hands and keeping busy, but she needed a change. So, when a cousin introduced her to RAE, she accepted an interview and was hired in 2009. Littledave started her career in a soldering position with no experience in the industry and did all her training on the job. RAE Corp. has a great training program and encourages cross departmental training as well. It is not surprising that Littledave flourished in an environment that called for constant problem solving and critical thinking in combination with physical work.
Littledave worked hard every day and earned respect from both upper management and her peers. In 2012, her hard work was rewarded when she was offered a position as a sales account manager for RAE Coils, where she thrived for two years. It was here that she gained insight into a part of the business she had never been exposed to before. She came to understand both the manufacturing side of the business and the side that works closely with customers. These two views can be very different and do not often come together in one person. This unique experience allowed Littledave to see the big picture of RAE Corp. and gain insight on how to better serve customers.