Nikki Roth
Nikki Roth had high expectations of Michigan Tech. And it’s safe to say, the University delivered. Roth graduated from Michigan Tech in 2006 with a B.A. in Scientific and Technical Communication, and a B.S. in Business Administration. Since graduating she’s now moved on from Michigan Tech and is a marketing representative with Caterpillar, Inc.
But, no matter how far she moves from Houghton, Nikki’s the first to admit that she’ll always have Michigan Tech in her blood.
What stands out most about the experience you had at Michigan Tech?
“Michigan Tech is challenging and encouraging at the same time. You grow not only as a student, but as a young adult. You learn what you’re good at, you learn the ways of teamwork, and you always know you have faculty, staff, and friends to support you no matter what.”
What were some of your more memorable experiences you had outside of class?
“I was a member of the Clean Snowmobile Challenge Enterprise team for three years, and I was the only business/non-engineering major at the time. I made a lot of corporate contacts, and I gained the skills of networking, communication, teamwork, working under pressure, and how to be flexible when things don’t go as planned.”
What are some of the intangibles you gained at Michigan Tech?
“I gained confidence. Michigan Tech showed me how important it is to have a good attitude, to have a willingness to work hard, and to have the determination to go above and beyond. Those are things that are expected of you every day at Michigan Tech.”
How do you draw upon what you learned at Michigan Tech in your career today?
“I draw on my experiences at Michigan Tech every day. I use my team building and networking skills. I’m currently in a training group with 20 other marketing reps. We’re together every day, traveling all over the country, so it’s important to be able to work as part of a team and be an effective communicator.”