Degrees and Certificates Held: - Master of Science in Financial Economics - Associate of Applied Science, Business (General) - Associate of Applied Science, Computer Aided Design - (1993) Bachelor of Arts degree in English - Creative Writing - Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Helicopter Flight Instructor credentials.I continue to find that making a positive, concrete impact satisfies me most. Using well-planned, creative solutions, I want to analyze, develop, and share plans and ideas that benefit others, helping them to understand economic concepts and use them to help themselves and others.I am self-disciplined, focused, and tenacious. I set high standards for myself and enjoy the challenge of learning new skills and ideas. Efficiency, order, strategy, logic, self-motivation, and attention-to-detail are areas where I naturally excel. My demeanor is generally quiet, while also being respectful of others.The Air Force developed my teamwork skills and to coordinate with multiple, disparate agencies, while also holding a career-long Top-Secret clearance. Helicopter training refined mechanical abilities and physical coordination, while also reinforcing skills in complex planning, situational awareness, quick decision-making, and precise action.