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Victoria's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
California State University-Fullerton
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Community Service Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Knew I wanted to work for a cause that helped others.
2.
Majored in journalism because I loved writing.
3.
Realized my true love was communicating and public speaking.
4.
Started speaking on behalf of the non-profits and charities I volunteered for.
5.
Graduated college and knew I wanted to work for a non-profit organization.
6.
Took two months to travel across Europe with nothing more than my best friend & a backpack.
7.
Came home with a newfound love of adventure, meeting people and traveling.
8.
Connected with my mom's former student who ran a non-profit organization in my hometown.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
You should do something that relates to your major. Since you majored in communications and PR, you should apply to public relations firms.
How I responded:
One of my favorite quotes is "Do more of what makes you happy." I knew I wanted a job that would make me happy and one that I couldn't wait to go to every day. People laughed and told me that it wasn't possible to be excited about your job every day. I put everyone else's opinions aside and asked myself "What makes me the happiest?" My answer has always been the same: helping people. I stuck with my gut and have never been happier. Listen to yourself - you're your own best guide.