AIIM Student Feedback: Lysa Walker; State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries

I had an opportunity to talk with Lysa Walker, a recent AIIM ECM Student, about her views on the AIIM Education Programs. Here is an excerpt of our conversation.

Bob:  Lysa , I want to thank you for allowing me to interview you and for the record, can you provide me with a description of your role at with the Department of Labor and Industries?

Lysa:  I am the L&I Records Officer. My primary role is supervising the agency's records management program per RCW 40.14.040. I assist the agency in identifying what types of records, or information, regardless of media, they create, use and keep during the course of business, training the agency on how to preserve, retain, destroy and dispose of their records in accordance with state law.

Bob:  When did you get the idea to make AIIM Education part of your training focus and what were the drivers for the decision?

Lysa:  My former boss was a member of ARMA/AIIM and had attended training courses through AIIM Education. When I accepted the position I currently hold nine months ago, my goal was to attend one of the AIIM practioner courses. I knew the program had integrity and that I would receive solid training from experts knowledgable in the field. The ultimate driver was personal, I wanted to continue my education in the records management field. However, I have been working closely with our Information Services division as we research our options for an Electronic Document Management System. The training I attended will help me keep up with them!

Bob:  What do you see as a benefit for you and future attendees of these programs?

Lysa:  Networking with other professionals in the related field of content, document and records management along with gaining more knowledge in a field that is continually advancing.

Bob:  For the future, how do you see the role of AIIM education evolving in relation to your position or others in the Department of Labor and Industries?

Lysa:  I see AIIM as a leading resource of knowledge in the industry of electronic records and ways to manage them. It will continue to be a source I turn to for future educational opportunities and growth.

Bob:   I want to thank you for your support and for taking time to talk with me and share your views on AIIM Education with our readers.

Bob Larrivee - AIIM