Shanda McKinney's advice for anyone looking to get ahead: Listen and be patient.

The latest Women to Watch honoree's career path began in the unlikely role of administrative assistant at a print and promotional marketing materials company.

“I had my master's degree in human resource administration and accepted a position as an administrative assistant,” said the vice president of human resources at the $2.8 billion Wright-Patt Credit Union in Fairborn, Ohio.

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