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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Frederick Douglass Academy
Bachelor's Degree
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
University of Phoenix
Graduate Degree
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Financial Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Graduate Degree: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
No matter what obstacle was put in my path, I never gave up and stayed determined.
2.
My grandfather's untimely passing led me to take my life more seriously.
3.
I learned the importance of networking, relationship building, and communicating with others.
4.
I come from a family of people who have established a history working in the financial industry.
5.
I took a chance in relocating to a new state to learn an entirely different field within my industry and it was the best move I've ever made in my life.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You don't have what it takes to be a leader
How I responded:
I didn't get angry or disappointed by what this person told me. Rather, I used their doubt as motivation to strive to be better. Instead of giving up on myself, I looked for ways I could improve and took every opportunity I could to advance my career. I sought a mentor, looked for guidance from my leadership team, and even got involved in coaching and the career development of my fellow associates.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
In an ever changing industry, roles come and go, and the needs of the business change. Make sure you're always available to learn new things, and always put yourself out there. You never know what opportunities are around the corner waiting.