5 Things Maria Has Loved Discovering Along Her Career Journey
When Maria started her career as a mechanical engineer in Venezuela, she never imagined where that journey would take her.
Today, she's helping make products people rely on every day at Kimberly-Clark, building new skills, tackling new challenges, and discovering opportunities she never knew existed.
Here are five things she's enjoyed discovering along the way.
1. New Opportunities Can Lead You Somewhere Amazing
Maria's career began in the oil and gas industry, but when she joined Kimberly-Clark in 2023, she stepped into a completely new world. What started as a career move became an opportunity to learn a new industry and apply her engineering background in new and exciting ways.
2. There's Always Something New to Learn
One of Maria's favorite parts of her role is that no two days look the same. From engineering projects to learning new processes and visiting other facilities, she's constantly expanding her knowledge and developing her career with new skills.
3. Great Teams Make All the Difference
For Maria, the people stand out just as much as the work. She describes Kimberly-Clark as a welcoming and supportive place to work, where colleagues share ideas, help one another, and celebrate success together. She says, "Everyone wants you to succeed and is willing to help you get there."
4. Everyone Has a Chance to Make an Impact
Working in a High-Performance Work System has shown Maria the value of shared ownership and accountability. Team members are trusted to contribute, solve problems, and help drive improvements every day.
5. Growth Happens Both Inside and Outside of Work
Whether she's working on a new project, lifting weights, practicing yoga, traveling, or attending concerts, Maria believes growth comes from staying curious and embracing new experiences. Having the flexibility to pursue both career and personal interests helps her bring her best self to work each day.
Discovering What's Possible
Maria believes that by staying open to learning, embracing new challenges, and leaning on the people around you, you can build a career that's still evolving and full of possibilities. It Starts with YOU.
