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Elonda's work combines: Business, Writing, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
George Wythe High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business Statistics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate Degree
MBA
Averett University
Graduate Degree
Diver, Professional and Instructor
Liberty University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Compliance Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Business Statistics
Graduate Degree: MBA
Graduate Degree: Diver, Professional and Instructor
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Got accepted into VCU.
2.
Got a full-time job while going to school full-time.
3.
Had a daughter, while still in school and working.
4.
Graduated after 9 years in undergrad, with a bachelors in Business.
5.
Immediately went to Grad. School and achieved an MBA in 2.5 years.
6.
Got promoted within the company.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
I heard that I should drop out after I didn't have my undergrad degree in 4-5 years. I heard 'you need to make money so work and forget about your college degree.'
How I responded:
As a first generation college student, I wanted to ensure that I achieved my degree to make my mom proud. I also hung out with friends that had some of the same goals and career paths that I had so it was friendly competition.