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Julian's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Music, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
L.S.U. Laboratory School
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineering
University of New Orleans
Graduate Degree
Business/Managerial Economics
Northwestern University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Degree: Business/Managerial Economics
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Started college majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
2.
Took a few semesters off along the way due to grades and lack of focus. I started a family.
3.
While studying engineering I worked for several engineering and specialty manufacturing companies.
4.
I obtained an internship with a major oil company while enrolled in college.
5.
Graduated with my BSME and went to work with major international oil company in New Orleans.
6.
After working full time in my career transferred to a site in the Chicagoland area.
7.
Promoted into management / supervision within 7 years of my career.
8.
Enrolled in and graduated from Northwestern University's Evening MBA program.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You should focus on science or math related career paths as you can earn more money than you can in the arts.
How I responded:
You can achieve success in any endeavor you choose. The key is defining what success means to you. I have learned this through life experiences and self-study. There are key attributes that all successful individuals possess: discipline, self-mastery, vision, and planning to name a few.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
College is expensive. I earned scholarships due to hard work and results in high school; however, I lost my scholarships through poor academic performance in my first year of college and subsequently had to fund on my own by working.
My father took a very active role in my development. Though I had put obstacles in my own way, I was determined to succeed and had the discipline to stay the course. I have passed these lessons and more to my children in order for them to succeed.