Growing My Social Capital

Domain Expert: Ron Hosey

1. Operator Supervisor at Manatee County Area Transit

2. Daily Operations: 

"I oversee shift work for the Transit Bus Operations on a daily basis. Customer service is a high priority, insuring on-time performance of the schedule, carrying out the policies and procedures of the county and making sure we have a safe environment for our passengers and employees. I am responsible for scheduling for work for the Trolleys, and write Employee Evaluations of my direct report employees. I give directions for new riders in our system and take complaints bringing a resolution to the issues at hand."

3. Ron lives at the residential community where my father is a manager, and so he put us into contact.

4. No return expectation.

5. This person works directly in the system that my app is related to, and having this contact can greatly help in the future with my knowledge and understanding of the bus system and its needs.

Market Expert: 

I was actually unable to make contact with anyone that met the parameters for this section of the assignment. Sorry Dr. Pryor!

Supplier: Allen Decker

1. Technology Consultant 

2. Specializing in small business, non-profits, & churches. Web, Email, Networking, SEO, Social Networking, Web Marketing & Direct Mail Marketing.

3. Allen is the technology and computer specialist where my father works, so he put us into contact as well.

4. No return expectation.

5. This connection can help me in the formulation of my app, should I choose to do so, as I am not technologically inclined and would greatly need the assistance.

Refection:

This experience has shaped the way I view future networking events because it has taught me how to better "target" my networking and tailor it in a manner that is most effective for my current needs/situation. This assignment was similar to some of the networking I have done in the past in the sense that I reached out to someone for a specific purpose. In one case in particular, this exact kind of networking has transformed itself into a job offer and an upcoming internship. I completely understand the value of knowing how to network and properly market yourself, as simply who you know can ultimately be the difference between success and failure in many situations.