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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Waverley College - Sydney, Australia
Bachelor's Degree
Economics, General
San Diego State University
Certification
Vintage Certificate
UCLA Extension/Vintage
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Sales Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: Economics, General
Certification: Vintage Certificate
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Moving from Sydney to San Diego after High School
2.
Paying my way through College
3.
Working in Restaurants and Nightclubs while pursuing degree
4.
Figuring out that working for an insurance company after college was not what I enjoyed doing
5.
I always enjoyed working in the restaurant industry. Was able to get into a management training program
6.
Worked for several chain restaurants before moving into a career in a fine dining environment
7.
After 20 years of managing restaurants I was looking for my next chapter
8.
While still in the restaurant business I enrolled in UCLA's Extension Vintage Program and completed the Certificate Program.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
I probably had more self doubt. I actually had a friend who helped me with my path.
How I responded:
As mentioned most of the noise was in my head. I always wanted to advance my career in wine sales. I was a Restaurant GM and was passionate about wine. The UCLA Extension course enabled me to combine my passion for wine with a depth of knowledge and a certificate that gave me credibility on my resume and in interviews.