I grew up on three industries heavily influencing my life: sports, technology, and gaming. I always enjoyed watching players like Michael Jordan, John Lynch, Ken Griffey Jr., Shaquille O'Neal, and many other legends compete at a high level. Technology always gave me an inquisitive mind and a want to understand how everything works. I would regularly take things apart to see the pieces, sometimes struggling to know how to put it back together. Video games fully opened my world in story-telling and the amazing work people can make with their minds and hands.I mention these industries to point out that their influence plus the 10+ years of work experience pointed where I want to be involved the most. I want to use the competitive ambition I got from sports, the problem solving I got from technology, and the enjoyment of creativity I have received from video games to build successful programs, workforce, and community.I will not just put my skills on a pedestal, as it has also been thanks to an amazing network of mentors, partners, businesses, and a strong support system, especially from those I have received from Wells Fargo, Showdown Entertainment, and the Esports Trade Association. My experience(s) with this network gave me a love for intangibles like loyalty, risk taking, fortitude, and confidence.With all that being said, I want to and will use my love for the 3 previously mentioned industries to create and be an example of success in industry. I look forward to being involved in your ventures and you all being involved in mine."There's nothing truly to be afraid of, when you think about it, because I've failed before, and I woke up the next morning, and I'm OK."
Listed skills include Portfolio Management, Creative Writing, C++, Sales, and 11 others.