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Alexis's work combines: Design, Business, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Fairfax High School
Bachelor's Degree
Small Business Administration/Management
James Madison University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Marketing Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Small Business Administration/Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
One of my bosses said "Oh, you're a process person?" without me saying it.
2.
I reached out to a department that didn't have a PM and asked if they needed one. They said YES!
3.
I took Photoshop, Illustrator and mini front-end web dev classes.
4.
I learned how to edit HTML emails with help from a friend.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You shouldn't pursue art or music. They're called starving artists for a reason.
How I responded:
I found a position that uses my skills and also supports the creative/artistic process and creative/artistic people. I pursue my creative passions in my free, non-professional time.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Our family had limited means. I was always worried about our financial stability which motivated me to pursue business. I was able to find a middle ground between a creative lifestyle and financial stability.