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Portrait of LaToya Shields

Honor Society® member

LaToya Shields

  • Lamar University
  • Management Information Systems
  • Class of 2022
  • Hurst, Texas

Member since December 2020

About

Greetings,

My name is LaToya Shields, and I am elated to be a part of such an esteemed society. I hold a Bachelor’s in Science Degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration Computer Networking from Alcorn State University. This past Fall, I began the journey to obtain my Master's Degree in Management Information Systems from Lamar University. I enjoy the flexibility of the Master’s program as it allows me to balance my life as a working Single mom. Currently, I am employed as a Senior IT Project Coordinator with a mid-size transit agency in North Texas where I am responsible for the Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP) as well assist on various projects that continue to move the agency forward to meet the needs of the customers and residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
My motivation comes from my daughter, Aria and is coupled with my desire to learn more about ERP systems. Also, as a mother of a preemie I participate in March of Dimes Walks as well as share my story with other preemie moms.

Education

  • Lamar University

    Management Information Systems

    2020

  • Alcorn State University

    Industrial Technology

    2000 – 2004

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List/Alcorn State University

    Recognition for students who maintain GPA during semesters

  • honor society

Goals and interests

Career goal

Leadership, Management

Graduate school interests

Tableau, Oracle

Outside the classroom

Spending Time with my daughter, Reading, Traveling

Volunteering

  • Breakfast Server (Roadeo)

    Trinity Metro

    Oct 2019

  • Breakfast Server (Roadeo)

    Trinity Metro

    Oct 2018

  • Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanity-Jackson Mississippi

    Sep 2012

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information