Dina D. Boley
Director of Public Affairs | Cavender Auto Group
4358 Lockhill Selma San Antonio 78249 | 210.293.7473 | Cavenderautogroup.com
United States Army, Adjutant General Corp, Captain
San Antonio Woman asked Dina Boley to talk about her experience transitioning from a military career to successful civilian career.
How has your military career prepared you for your current job?
Both jobs were in two different fields. My job in the Army was based on Human Resources, Executive management, and community support. My current position is all Public Affairs, which involves a broad range of community, marketing, corporate sponsorships, branding and media. Even though they are different, I learned a lot of the same skill sets. I’m very focused on my job, and work until it’s perfected and complete. I also believe the Army gave me determination to do the best job that I could do and be the best version of myself. I believe that’s what makes me successful in the civilian world.
What advice do you have for other women who are transitioning out of the military into the civilian workforce?
Use the military resources that you’re given and what they provide for you as you are exiting the military. Even if you decide to make a career change, the foundational skills that you learned in the military will help you succeed in any position that you take.
Who or what has helped you the most in your career?
I’ve had a lot of great mentors throughout my military career and ones that have remained in my civilian career. The fundamental skills that I’ve learned in the military, I instill daily in my work. Many traits that have carried over are discipline, management, leadership, and expectation management. I believe as a military officer, you should be able to lead and take on whatever challenges arise.
“I absolutely love the military, my job, and friends that last a lifetime. The opportunities the military provided for my family were amazing. Besides, having my children, the Army was the greatest thing I did.”
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