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Kim's work combines: Design, Writing, and Being Creative

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Day In The Life

Contractor - Instructional Designer

I design training courses and materials.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Benicia High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Journalism

    University of California-Irvine

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Instructional Coordinators:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Journalism

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    I first majored in English but then switched to Literary Journalism because writing was my passion.

  • 2.

    I got my first job in Human Resources because the training element appealed to me.

  • 3.

    I determined that Corporate Communications was a better fit for my skills.

  • 4.

    I realized that training was more interesting and challenging.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    You shouldn't major in English unless you want to become a teacher because it will be hard to find a job.

  • How I responded:

    Major in what interests you and you will do well in school and in your career.