Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
Majored in Finance.
Started working for the State of Florida- Tax Group.
Went back to school to get a BA in Accounting.
Got a job as an Income Tax Auditor for the State of Florida.
Went to grad school to get my MBA.
Transitioned to Corporate Tax work.
Keep following my journey

Career

Director - Finance & Operations

I manage the budget and philanthropy support for the Community Affairs team.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Non-Profit Organizations
Problem Solving

Day to Day

A great day at work involves using my skills to create budgets and reporting that enable my team to do their work efficiently. There is a lot of teamwork with other groups that serve as stakeholders, gaining subject matter regarding everything from legislation to IT.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for college students

First step is to have a base understanding of finance and accounting.

Recommended Education

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

Hurdles

Challenges I Overcame

Financial
Learning Issues