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LaMeka's work combines: Travel, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
Grambling State University
Graduate Degree
Livestock Management
University of Phoenix
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Human Resources Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Graduate Degree: Livestock Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I wanted to be a lawyer, but I didn't want to spend another 3-4 years in law school.
2.
Next, I wanted to be a computer programmer, but my head hurt everyday in class.
3.
I took my first Accounting class shortly thereafter and fell in love and changed my major.
4.
My internship at State Farm really boosted my confidence during our Toastmasters sessions.
5.
Made the decision to move to Illinois and California knowing no one.
6.
Six years ago, I changed my career from Accounting/Finance to HR and never looked back!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Why do you want to be a manager or achieve XX?
How I responded:
When someone shows you can't, show them you can and you will.