About Me

I am a young, ambitious, and determined individual looking to grow in my business and personal life. As a transplant from Maryland (2012), I am now living in the Pensacola, FL area searching for a career opportunity.

Through my degree in Management Information Systems and a minor in Architecture from Penn State University, I have amassed a wide variety of skills in many areas. These skills include business development, management, architectural design, programming, and more. I have also recently picked up photography as a side skill and potential business opportunity.

To some, this combination of skills does not seem to go together, but when you are the type of person who likes to build things from the ground up, they work perfectly. As someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, I’m always looking for the best way to tackle a problem in the most efficient manner possible. Sometimes this means redesigning a system completely to create greater efficiency in the long run and thus greater profits. Whenever I can create a unique solution to a particular project or problem, I am happy. These solutions could range from redesigning a particular floor plan for maximum efficiency, the innovation of an existing business process that saves money, or a new strategy to deal with common management problems. I also enjoy seeing things from different perspectives to create unique pieces of art through my photography.

The following is a list of values I believe in for the workplace. Some are ideas that I have derived from various business books, while others are from personal experience.

  • I believe in building trust amongst my managers and peers. Communication is key
  • I believe in working to the best of my ability to increase sales and profits within the company I work.
  • I believe in doing things right the first time. I don’t like doing double work, and try to avoid it as much as possible.
  • I believe that employees are the greatest asset. Seek them for answers on the true performance of the company.
  • I believe that everyone has some skill or talent that they would excel in. Find that talent and place them in an appropriate position.

What I Believe

What To Expect

The following items list what you may expect from me when I work with your company. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it 100% set in stone, as I do adapt to various situations well. This list is derived from a lot of experience in the retail environment and may change in different industries as work demands may be different.

Service Oriented

Customer satisfaction comes first. In jobs focused on customers, I strive to make their satisfaction my top priority. Without the customers, there is no business. I take responsibility for the customers that come to me. If I can assist someone, even if it is not in my area, I will do so, or I will find someone who can.

Always Learning

I like to learn. Whether it is new skills, or just a basic understanding of related departments, expanding my knowledge will help me contribute to the the organization, and allow me to better assist or work with other departments.

I also enjoy teaching others what I know if it will help improve the work of the team.

Seeks Understanding

I strive to understand. By understanding how all departments may work together or why a particular manager or co-worker made a decision, the more I can alter my workflow to correspond to the goals of the other party.

Seeks Purpose

I always seek purpose. Similar to the previous, I always want to know why I am doing a particular task and how it fits into the goals of the business. Having everyone on the same page with a clear understanding of the goal is the best way to promote success.

Innovative

I like to innovate. I love to think outside the box, where permissible, to solve problems big and small. I am often the go to guy when a task needs to be accomplished with no set method of accomplishing that task.

Efficiency

I seek efficiency. I am a very system-driven person. If there is a more efficient way of accomplishing a task, I am probably going to find it. I sometimes even go as far as designing new programs to accomplish different task.

Adaptable

I know how to adapt. No two problems are ever the same. I am able to analyze the needs of a given situation and adapt my work style and methods to fit that situation.

Problem Solver

I tend to make things happen. Even if I or others may question my ability to do so, I will stick with a task until I have figured out a solution or have exhausted all possible options within my knowledge area. Thankfully most solutions don’t take me long to figure out.

Enjoy a Challenge

I enjoy being able to work my brain to come up with solutions. This does not mean pile on as much work as possible until I crack under stress, but it does mean I prefer jobs that make me think opposed to no-brainer jobs that almost anyone can do.

Leads by example

I lead by example. I work hard and fast. Unless I am restricted otherwise, you will often see me doing the same work that I ask anyone under me to do. Whether it is showing them how to do it, or simply stepping in to get the job done, I make sure that my followers know I am there to help and not just boss people around.

In general, these are traits likely to be seen in the vast majority of circumstances. In addition to this list, I compiled a list of traits from the book Now, Discover Your Strengths along with what it suggest on how to deal with people with these traits. I picked out the points that best fit my personality that may provide ideal results from me if taken into account. This list can be found by clicking the link below.

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