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Zayd Sharif

Zayd Sharif

MCN Build

Washington, DC USA

"Use your passion and desire as fuel and motivation to work hard and never give up when life throws an obstacle your way."

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Zayd's work combines: Engineering, Design, and Building Things

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Day In The Life

Project Manager

I manage construction projects from a financial, scheduling, and construction standpoint to meet clients' expectations.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    St. Francis High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    University of California, Irvine

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Project Manager:

Bachelor's Degree

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Getting my first job and learning as much as I could.

  • 2.

    Getting hired by one of the best construction companies in the country that exposed me to a next level of construction that was extremely valuable to my career and life.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    You were not always a thorough person.

  • How I responded:

    I learned to understand priorities and what is important. I learned to find a way to understand things in a way that made more sense to me.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I worked hard and asked many questions from people who were willing to teach. People are willing to teach those who show an eagerness to improve and learn.