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ask questions . Asking questions and taking the time to understand how things work will propel you to where you want to be . What are some of your favorite non-boating hobbies ? When we aren ’ t out on the water , our family loves to travel and explore new places . It is one of my favorite ways to enjoy time together . We are always talking about where we are going to go next .
Andrea Tetto
Marine Business Planning Division Manager , Marine Unit , Yamaha Motor Co .
Education : B . S ., Mechanical Engineering , UFPR ( Brazil ); B . S ., Production Engineering , UNICEMP ( Brazi ); MBA , Strategic Planning , UNICEMP ( Brazil ) Years in the marine industry : Almost 1.5 years What first drew you to the marine industry ? I am passionate about people and the outdoors . That , combined with the excitement of learning a new industry , drew me to Marine . Contributing to creating lifetime memories for our customers , enjoying the outdoors and being part of an awesome team is a dream job . What are some of the biggest lessons you have learned working in the marine industry ? It is very important to lead through networking and collaboration to accomplish goals and achieve success . Colleagues across the marine industry are passionate about their jobs , which contributes to a rewarding work environment . If you had to choose one memorable achievement in the marine industry , what would it be and why ? After 25 years in the heavy trucking industry , I transitioned into the marine industry in February 2022 . My biggest contribution
so far is leading the creation and transformation journey of the Business Planning team within the Yamaha Marine Business Unit . We grew the team , created a Project Management Office and reshaped Business Intelligence and Research . Was it difficult to navigate a career in this industry ? Why or why not ? With little knowledge of the marine industry , I had to adapt and absorb a wealth of information quickly . In fact , my first day with Yamaha Marine was at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show . However , my colleagues in the industry made the transition from heavy trucking to marine smooth and rewarding . How do you hope to inspire other women in the marine industry ? My journey through the heavy trucking industry directly translates to the marine industry . It is my hope is to inspire other women by leading through example and breaking down barriers . I want to inspire women to pursue their passions fearlessly and contribute to a future where women thrive and achieve great success in the marine industry , inspiring a new generation of trailblazers . What advice do you have for women starting their careers in the marine industry ? For women starting their careers in the marine industry , my advice would be to embrace your passion , believe in your abilities , and actively seek out opportunities for growth and advancement . Additionally , be resilient and adaptable and don ' t be afraid to challenge the status quo and bring your unique perspective and ideas to the table . What are some of your favorite non-boating hobbies ? I love anything related to arts . I paint ( oil and acrylics on canvas ) and love listening to live music . I also enjoy musicals , theatre , museums , movies and books .
Michelle Voss
Senior Manager , Global Public Relations , Brunswick Corporation
Education : B . S ., Florida State University Years in the marine industry : 3 years What first drew you to the marine industry ? Growing up in Florida , I always spent time on the water and some of my favorite childhood memories were on the boat . As a family , we loved water skiing and tubing , and when the opportunity presented itself to start my career in the marine industry , I knew it was the right decision for me . Now through my role at Brunswick , I am fortunate to do what I love and share my passion for being on the water with others . What are some of the biggest lessons you have learned working in the marine industry ? I joined the marine industry during the height of the pandemic , and it ’ s been an incredible journey to witness how the industry has changed over the past three years . The industry has evolved in many ways , and the biggest lessons I ’ ve learned is to always be adaptable to change and never be complacent . There are so many opportunities to continue expanding the industry and reach the next generation of boaters , and I ’ m truly inspired by the work we ’ re doing each day to increase on-water participation .
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