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elaine's work combines: Business, Technology, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Roosevelt
Bachelor's Degree
Finance, General
University of Maryland-College Park
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Insurance Underwriters:
Bachelor's Degree: Finance, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Took two different roles in my career that I wasn't sure were a great fit, but turned out to be foundational for higher level roles.
2.
Have relocated for my job twice!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Focus on pure finance / accounting type roles.
How I responded:
Go with your gut and listen to your inner voice versus external voices.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents couldn't afford to finance my college education, so I funded it myself ! I have been working since high school and successfully managed my course load along the way!
Sometimes you have to be comfortable taking a chance !