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Andy's work combines: Business, Government, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Winston Churchill
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
College of William and Mary
Graduate Degree
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
Boston College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Chief Executives:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Graduate Degree: American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
In high school, I quit my paying job as a busboy and took a non-paying internship in Congress.
2.
When I graduated college, I reconnected with a contact in Congress who hired me for a different role.
3.
I volunteered for a political campaign and met someone who hired me for a private sector role.
4.
I decided to apply to law school and used these contacts as my recommendations.
5.
When I graduated law school, I went back to government. My previous experience helped me get hired.
6.
I left government to obtain broader training as a lawyer, and to build relationships in my field.
7.
I was recruited to Capital One as a regulatory specialist, but saw opportunity to expand my work.
8.
I vowed never to say no to an opportunity, and took a myriad of different roles that built on my skills.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
I was told it was crazy to quit a paying job for an internship. I was told English majors were unemployable. I was told government jobs were a dead end, and that regulatory work was boring. I was told that the secret to success is following the herd.
How I responded:
Do what you love, but do it well. Your major doesn't matter if you can prove that you are willing to work hard and get good grades. There are no small roles - everything and everyone can have an impact if you understand why what you do is important to your organization. Make it your mission to help others understand that. Speak your mind, but leave it open to new ideas and viewpoints. Always be grounded and respectful of the people you interact with.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents emigrated from Cuba after the revolution - they lost everything and had to start over in a new country. It gave me the perspective to know that nothing is permanent, but everything can be overcome. Their journey gave me hope, not fear.