Interview with Emerson Armstrong
1. How long have you lived in New York?
35 year
2. If you’re not a native of New York, where did you live before?
Barbados
3. Where did you go in high school? What were your favorite classes/ least favorite? What sports and extracurricular activities did you do?
I. East New York Technical High school
II. Math & Science
III. Student Government president, Editor of School Newspaper, enjoyed all sports
4. Did you go to college? Are you interested in going back to school? If so, what do you plan to study?
I. Attended Northeastern University
II. Plan to matriculate with credit to MBA
5. How did you choose your current occupation?
Refer by former employer to work as a Consultant setting up system for Block Institute
6. What steps did you take to get this job? Was the hiring process difficult, not difficult?
I. Met with Director and discussed Block Institute need for electronic system
II. Agreed to set up systems for creating and processing electronic records
7. How long have you worked here? Have you worked in different capacities at this job what jobs at this company have done in addition to the one you do now?
I. 18 years
II. Role expended over years to serve all Divisions at Stillwell Ave, Bay Parkway And Adult day services at Bay 44th
8. What is your job title and what are the three tasks or responsibilities you do most often?
Administrative Coordinator
I. Manage Administrative Offices at all locations
II. Manage all billing records
III. Ensure compliance with Federal, States upwdd Regulation
9. Who is your direct Supervisor and what is her/his job title? How much do you interact with her/him on a weekly basis? How many people do you supervise?
I. Director of Adult Day Services
II. Interact Daily
III. Directly supervise 6 Staff, Indirectly supervise 16 Staff
10. What re two examples of challenges you face working here?
Time Frames, dead lines
Volume of Documentation required meeting compliance standards
11. What is the best part of your job?
Working with staff in a respectful Environment, Flexibility to dictate my Day-to-Day work activity
12. What is something you would like to change about your job?
Increase improves Technical aspect for all (most) work to be completed electronically
13. Did you work somewhere else before this job? Where? For how long? How was that job similar or different?
I. NYC health & Hospital corps
II. for 2 years
III. All jobs were related to health care system and developing electronic method for record processing
14. What do you see as your future at this company? If you plan on changing jobs, what will you do?
I. Continue in current Roll
II. Eventually start own Businesses in unrelated field- possibly retail
15. How do you hope I, a high school intern, can most help your company or organization?
Assist with backlist of Documents to scan + Files
Help create data base / spread sheet to improve tracking
16. What advice would you give to teenage interns (such as myself) getting ready for college?
I. Keep grades up
II. Enroll in a community activities
III. Join a team
IV. Practice public speaking/ presenting
V. Select a college that is nationally recognized
VI. Aim for the college of your choice but has a back-up plan
17. What advice would you give to teenage interns (such as myself) preparing to find a career?
I. Select a career that is meaningful – (not just for the money)
II. Travel or Enroll in international studies in college
III. Seek at least a bachelor’s Degree- (It is very competitive for covskilled workers
IV. Explore opportunities – most people change careers after completing studies in a specific program
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