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Tracey's work combines: Food, Business, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
North Olmsted High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Youngstown State University
Vocational
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Cosmetology College
Certification
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Human Resources Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Very early in life, I realized I didn't know what I wanted to do for a living.
2.
I went to college, then after that, I went to Cosmetology school and was still career challenged.
3.
I held several jobs in the beauty industry moving back and forth across the country. I was unhappy.
4.
Until I landed in Chicago. It was there that I took control of my future and quit a job I hated.
5.
Got down to my last $300 and landed a job in an HR department for a retail company. I finally knew.
6.
Years later I relocated to CA working at Carl's Jr and Blockbuster (may they rest in peace) HR.
7.
Then I got a call from a Taco Bell recruiter. I told her I would never work in fast food again. Ever!
8.
11 years later, I'm still here and I love to Live Mas!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I don't know anything about HR so why would anyone hire me to do that type of work? I'm scared to death to fail so I don't know if I want to do this.
How I responded:
Even though I didn't have any confidence in my abilities at the time, I tried anyway. I applied for a job I had no experience for and somehow convinced them to hire me. I needed to show them that my past work and life experience could add value to their organization. I stopped listening to my inner critic and began believing that I could learn HR and be really good at it. Once I got the job, I worked all day then went home and read HR books and case studies all night long! Never give up.