Carlie Sheffield '16 is a business analyst and brilliant factory leader at GE Aviation in Asheville, North Carolina. GE Aviation makes rotating parts and ceramic matrix composites (CMC) for engines.
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Carlie attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management with minors in Supply Chain Management and Leadership Studies. In 2016, she graduated from Appalachian's MBA program, where she completed a concentration in Business Analytics.
In her current role, Carlie works to deploy digital tools to the manufacturing environment, machine connectivity and data collection for sensor enablement, and data analysis and reporting. She has worked for GE Aviation since August 2016.
In her spare time, she likes to adventure in the mountains by hiking and tubing. She also volunteers as a YoungLife leader in Hendersonville, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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About Appalachian's MBA Program
Appalachian State University's MBA Program provides educational experiences to prepare our students for life-long learning and professional leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. The program provides individualized attention through extensive student-faculty collaboration and offers frequent networking and team building opportunities. Flexible programming allows each student to receive the best educational experience possible through full-time or part-time tracks in two locations with the opportunity to complete the degree in as little as a year. Students can earn concentrations in: Sustainable Business, International Business, Economics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and Interdisciplinary Business. In addition to giving students the technical skills and knowledge to be successful in the business world, the Walker College also provides students the soft skills necessary to be complete professionals. Through executive skills courses, students develop resumes, improve interview skills, and expand networking skills, and a career advisor offers support with job search and interviews. For more information, visit mba.appstate.edu.
