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Michael's work combines: Business, Entrepreneurship, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Algona Highschool
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, General
Simpson College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a General and Operations Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Became interested in Peace Corps but didn't want to commit to two years in a different country
2.
Graduated college and had no idea what was next
3.
Applied for AmeriCorps with Habitat in Kansas City and was accepted as their ReStore RD Coordinator
4.
Joined a force of AmeriCorps volunteers in Milwaukee Wisconson and built homes. This inspired me.
5.
Applied for AmeriCorps with Habitat Greater SF and was accepted as a construction crew leader
6.
Applied as ReStore Procurement Analyst with Habitat GSF and helped open its first ReStore
7.
Promoted to ReStore Assistant Operations Manager
8.
Moved to the Philippines and became Asia's first ReStore Manager
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You're crazy for working for an NGO in the Philippines. You won't be able to build a career or save any money doing that!
How I responded:
Stay determined and never lose faith in your beliefs and principles. Challenges build a person's character and your fuel should be the doubters. Yes, you will struggle and you may fall sometimes, but that's expected. Stand up and keep moving forward. When you prove them wrong, reach your goals and achieve your aspirations, smile and be proud that you stood your ground. The world is yours, take it and build something from it.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I was the first in my family to get a four year degree. This was challenging because I had to pay my own way through and it hit hard after graduating. Although, I fulfilled my family's dream I had to mature very quickly and make plans for my future.