Shari Rife
Shari Rife
Class of '01
Manager of Creative Process and Organizational Development,
Rich Products
Buffalo, New York
"I've applied my learning for the Creative Studies program everyday and in everyway!"
Halfway through her Master in Business Administration degree, Shari Rife realized that what she was learning in class wasn't really applicable to her life. She was looking for a graduate program more suitable to her. Who knew the right program would come to her?! While sitting in a conference, Shari listened to the presenter, Dr. Gerard Puccio, Director and Professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College. Puccio's discussion about innovation and creativity really captured her attention.
As a graduate student in the Creative Studies program, Shari has internalized the principles of Creative Studies and finds it to be meaningful in her personal and professional life- her original goal for a master's program! As a Manager of Creative Process and Organizational Development at Rich Products, Shari facilitates a variety of meetings, such as creating new product names, building customer relations, and implementing strategic plans. Shari believes that the Creative Studies program has helped to expand her creative thinking skills.
"My career has soared since I have learned more about the Creative Problem Solving Process. I am more confident, positive, and have gained new and exciting opportunities thanks to the Creative Studies program."