My grandfather taught me the core tenet of my belief system when I was a young man; that hard work was the path to success. Spending over forty years working in a steel mill, my grandfather understood that working hard, both in the short and long term, powered one's drive to complete their goals and make their aspirations bear fruit.Through this mentality, I came to understand my one true passion: project management. The beauty of this realization is that it has allowed me to explore various paths in my career. As a project manager, I worked with small and large groups of people (both client and coworkers) and came to understand the value of everyone's input. As an event coordinator, I learned to be more fluid and see things through my client's perspective, so that a mutual understanding could make their event the best it could be. I am constantly working to improve my skill set and hone my craft. I take great value in communication, teamwork, and passion for the job at hand. In my free time, I enjoy learning new skills through certification programs, such as Coursera. I am currently teaching myself IT support, so I can adapt quickly to new technologies being introduced in my industry.