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Marguerite's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Boston University
Graduate Degree
Journalism
Boston University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a General and Operations Managers:
Graduate Degree: Business/Managerial Economics
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
When I graduated college, there were no local journalism jobs available.
2.
Decided to become a stock broker (my dad was a money manager).
3.
Became a full-service broker selling stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life and health insurance.
4.
Saw an ad in the newspaper for Barnes & Noble and thought it would be better for my soul to sell books.
5.
Went from store to store eventually becoming assistant manger and opening a new store.
6.
Saw an ad in the newspaper (still reading newspapers :) for a textbook manager at a community college.
7.
Took the job and was eventually promoted to Director.
8.
Decided to stay here for a while (now 15 years)...
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
I didn't know enough about investing so they would rather hear from my father than me. Silly, because I knew a lot more than my peers since I grew up in the business.
How I responded:
I went out with a bang - I made some really good investment decisions for myself and my clients and have been enjoying the rewards ever since!