What would I tell myself at 22 - Career Development Insights

Published: Feb. 17, 2012, 8 a.m.

Charelle Lewis is a PMI certified IT Project Manager for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Durham, North Carolina. A native of Houston, Texas, Charelle moved to Durham in August 2000 to attend Duke University, where she earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. After graduating from Duke, Charelle entered the IT Development Program at GSK. While in this program, she gained experience in several Professional IT roles including positions as Business Analyst, Process Improvement Analyst and Project Manager. She also earned her Six Sigma Certification. Charelle transitioned from the development program in 2008 and began working in the Strategy, Architecture and Information Group in North America Pharma IT (NAPIT). In this role she has served as the Program Administrator for the NAPIT Innovation Team, founded and chaired GSK’s Global IT Innovation Committee, and Co-Founded the Early Career Network for GSK’s Research Triangle Park campus. She currently serves as the Program Manager for the “eDetail” initiate which will deliver an iPad Application to the US Sales Force. During her 7 year tenure at GSK, Charelle has earned a Master of Engineering Management Degree from Duke University. In addition to her role at GSK, she has been an active member of the Durham Community serving on the Advisory Council for Trinity School, serving as an Ambassador for the Durham Young Professionals, and Directing/Engineering for the Media Team of World Overcomers Christian Church.