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Dana's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, General
Pennsylvania State University-
Graduate Degree
Psychology, General
University of Phoenix-Southern Arizona Campus
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Banking and Financial Support Services
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
There was no question that I was going to college while still in High School!
2.
Accepted to Penn State last minute and decided to go there on a whim.
3.
My limited view point to possibilities because I had to work while in school hindered my Psychology path.
4.
Working for a bank came naturally and I excelled in the field.
5.
I graduated and accepted a Full Time position in New Jersey (5+ hours from my school!).
6.
I continued in the banking industry because it made sense!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Why waste money on school when you already have a job?
How I responded:
I enjoyed school (I know...I know...), I knew I wanted more education, so no matter if I already had a job or not, I continued my education (because I like the challenge!)
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My family didn't understand that I wanted to keep going to school since it was so expensive and they didn't have that experience to compare to. I am the first in my family to graduate with an undergrad degree and the first to go on to my Masters!