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James's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting and Business/Management
California State University, Fresno
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting and Business/Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Started working with KPMG in Silicon Valley - September 1992
2.
Moved to Atlanta, GA - 2000
3.
Promoted to Partner - 2005
4.
Moved to Nashville, TN and assumed role of Office Managing Partner - 2015
5.
Named National Partner in Charge of University Talent Acquisition - 2017
6.
Moved to Minneapolis, MN and assumed role of Office Managing Partner - 2020
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
You will work too hard and not have a life.
How I responded:
The time put in is well worth the rewards. Yes, you will work long hours but you also have significant flexibility, growth, and significant long-term opportunities.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Be authentic, bring your whole self to work.