Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
Attended undergrad and majored in English and Philosophy.
I wasn't sure what to do with those degrees so I worked for an insurance company.
I went back to working for the insurance company for a while.
Worked as a litigator at a medium sized law firm.
I went to law school and graduated in a challenging job market.
I moved to Capital One and began work in procurement as a contract manager.

Career

Senior Contract Manager

I negotiate deals and draft contracts.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Law
Business
Problem Solving

Day to Day

A great day involves great communication and collaboration with other members of my team and an effective negotiation with a vendor resulting in a deal that is mutually beneficial and brings great value to customers.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for college students

Do well academically and then attend a law school with a good reputation and a track record of employment.

Recommended Education

My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Peers:

"You can't do anything with an undergraduate degree in English and Philosophy."