I have been working since I was 13 to help support my family. As a result, I feel that I'm a hard worker who rarely stops trying to help her team reach new heights and accomplish things in a safe, efficient way. When I was younger, I started working with my father doing light construction. I helped with siding, roofing, basic framing and flooring, as well as painting and general finish work. This went on for almost eight years, after school and on the weekends. After a time I was bored with that work, and looked into more retail-oriented roles. I've spent time with customers in various positions, stocking shelves at night at grocery stores, working at the desk of a GameStop; in shipping facilities moving freight, minor roles as a backing artist as a bass guitarist, and a minor apprenticeship in oil painting restoration. I have a love and passion for knowledge and learning; for extending my boundaries and chasing new information and skill sets. While I was never able to attend a college for family reasons, I still take a lot of time on my time off to continue to expand my banks of knowledge- I'm usually reading books or studying manuals in an effort to better myself. Currently, I fins myself working as a service valet at the Rt. 18 Jeep Dodge Chrysler Ram car dealership, where I run the lot with my coworker. We handle the daily appointments, maintain order in our various problem cars, assist sales with their trade-ins and new vehicle deliveries, take in tow vehicles, and help our customers pick their cars up in a quick and efficient manner. If that job has taught me anything, it is patience, empathy, problem solving, and a sturdy resolve in the face of the grotesque and frustrating and that working with a team is a rewarding, exciting experience. I'm always ready to jump in and help where I can, and I hope to take that resolve with me into my future careers.