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Marilyn Thomas

Marilyn Thomas

Capital One

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Marilyn's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit Organizations, and Working with Others

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Day In The Life

Branch Manager

I make sure my customers' needs are met.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Barringer High

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Financial Managers:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Finance, General

Graduate Degree: Accounting and Finance

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Determined to have a successful career.

  • 2.

    Stayed focused.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Myself:

    I don't have what it takes.

  • How I responded:

    Disregard the Noise and focus on your goal. Listen to the Noise that said you will be successful, you have what it takes.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Came from a low income family. My dad only went to the 6th grade and my mom went all the way to the 11th grade. My father didn't speak English and my parents couldn't help much with the homework that was in English.