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Nic's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Entrepreneurship, and Building Things
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Tallwood High School
Bachelor's Degree
George Mason University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Marketing Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Graduate Degree: Business/Commerce, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Hurricane Katrina hit and I felt like I needed to go help but had not idea where to event start with that desire. I decided to wait for another opportunity to present itself.
2.
Was offered a job working for Teach For America on the Development team (I knew nothing about Development). Learned how to fundraise, event plan, process donations, project manage, and so much more!
3.
2 years later I went to NOLA on an Alternative Spring Break trip and worked with AmeriCorps members to finish a home. I decided to do just 1 year of service then return to my original career plans.
4.
Moved to NYC (to fulfill a childhood dream) and worked for City Year's Development depart. leading a team of corps members in organizing volunteer fundraising events for corporate partners. SO FUN!
5.
I joined AmeriCorps NCCC and spent 2 years leading teams in service across 10 states in projects that ranged from trail building to constructing homes to disaster response and more.
6.
Moved back to DC and went to work for a DC public schools through a connection made at Teach For America. Created a program that made it easier for public and private groups to partner with schools.
7.
At the end of my service, I decided I couldn't return to my original career plans but wasn't sure what I wanted to next. Moved to Seattle on a whim and started exploring careers in the service field.
8.
Came to Service Year Alliance through connections made at DCPS to partner with corporations to make a year of service feasible for anyone interested.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You shouldn't work for nonprofits, you won't make any money, the field is unstable, and the goals are unrealistic.
How I responded:
I focused on the mission of the organizations that I've worked for and the progress that has been made in my field because of the work of non-profits.