Todd Wangaard
Capital One
VA USA
"Take advantage of opportunities that you are inspired by as they appear. Seize the experience, learn the lessons and be prepared to adjust along the way."
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Todd'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
Belvidere High School
Bachelor's Degree
International Business/Trade/Commerce
University of Denver
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish Language and Literature
University of Denver
Graduate Degree
International MBA
University of Denver
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Senior Process Manager:
Bachelor's Degree: Business/Managerial Economics
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Graduated University with no clear career or job family in mind
2.
Spent a year working as a SCUBA Divemaster in Mexico
3.
Worked as a temp in my home town
4.
Found a sales job that took me halfway across the country
5.
Left the sales job for my current company
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You shouldn't spend a year pursuing your passions because it is not related to your career path.
How I responded:
Take advantage of opportunities that you are inspired by as they appear; seize the experience, learn the lessons and be prepared to adjust along the way.