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Charlene's work combines: Business, Education, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
William Jewell College
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Baker University
Doctorate
Organizational Leadership
Capella University
Graduate Degree
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Doctorate
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Financial Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
Doctorate: Finance, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
College for abilities.
2.
Undergrad not knowing the path but learning my abilities.
3.
Grad school defining the business path.
4.
Doctoral degree created a passion for sharing knowledge.
5.
First teaching job was under grad stats class and the journey continued.
6.
More degrees, more teaching, more learning.
7.
Today I am not only a CFO but teach, develop curriculum, and mentor doctoral students.
8.
Developed an entire DBA program for a non profit university.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You cannot do all of this.
How I responded:
With the continued support of my husband.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Parents needed money to send my brother to college. I would get married.