I went to college a Film major and came out a sales hunting corporate ninja. I've always had a way with words and wanted to write, direct, and create when I finished my shaky five-year program. Instead, these words have been used to persuade, convince, and close deals. A creative career meant a long road filled with a light wallet and the never-ending struggle to find my first 'big break' that would jump-start the dream job I had envisioned. The initial plan with my career choices after I graduated, was to make a six figure income as quickly as I could, pay off student loan debt, help out family, and invest in the ultimate goal of producing my own independent films. About six years later, making a six figure income is taking longer than expected, I'm still chipping away at my loans, family is increasingly needing more, and I haven't spent enough time on personal side projects whatsoever. Yet, I have no regrets and I'm not bitter about how things have turned out. I'm actually more excited, better equipped, and confident that one day, that big break will eventually come because of the experience I've gained over the last few years.
I had a strong interest in technology and worked the cell phone hustle during college, then found a sales opportunity for a telecommunications company. Entry-level, outside sales. If that doesn't give you an idea of the reality check that I was hit with after taking on that role, then you're quite fortunate because it was a burn and churn, shark-eat-shark world where you are just a number and if you do not meet quota or close any deals month in and month out, you were lunch meat. Bologna and SPAM to be specific. I lasted 3 months, did okay, but thankful I was able to leave on my own terms to regroup and come up with a new strategy to find a job that would 1) would pay the bills and 2) not force me to sell my soul at the cheapest price. So I went back to retail and sold cell phones for another year until I figured it out.
And what followed was the world of head hunting, which opened up my eyes, my ears, and my mind to how I now view the world as only a mere vessel to where I want to end my career without losing my creative aspirations in shark-infested waters. This is my journey filled with countless challenges and minimal successes, but those few wins have been the driving force in replenishing my thirst to continue on this path to unknown territories. The people I have come across on this road have been my compass and I have no doubts that they've been pointing me in the right direction. For that, this is my invitation to you to sit shotgun while I work on getting myself from point A to point Z. And just so you know, I will never ask for gas money and of course, please buckle up.
