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Dana Vicioso

Dana Vicioso

Capital One

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Dana's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Problem Solving

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Day In The Life

Executive Assistant

I support an Executive through scheduling, decision making, hiring, and daily correspondence.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Psychology, General

    Pennsylvania State University-

  • Graduate Degree

    Psychology, General

    University of Phoenix-Southern Arizona Campus

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Banking and Financial Support Services

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    There was no question that I was going to college while still in High School!

  • 2.

    Accepted to Penn State last minute and decided to go there on a whim.

  • 3.

    My limited view point to possibilities because I had to work while in school hindered my Psychology path.

  • 4.

    Working for a bank came naturally and I excelled in the field.

  • 5.

    I graduated and accepted a Full Time position in New Jersey (5+ hours from my school!).

  • 6.

    I continued in the banking industry because it made sense!

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    Why waste money on school when you already have a job?

  • How I responded:

    I enjoyed school (I know...I know...), I knew I wanted more education, so no matter if I already had a job or not, I continued my education (because I like the challenge!)

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • My family didn't understand that I wanted to keep going to school since it was so expensive and they didn't have that experience to compare to. I am the first in my family to graduate with an undergrad degree and the first to go on to my Masters!