As a Finance and Business Administration double major, I have developed a strong passion for learning about investments and other important areas in the field. Looking forward, I hope to further strengthen my skills and obtain knowledge to the point where I can truly help people with their financial hardships or needs. I believe that with skills gained from previous jobs, I can effectively communicate with people to create the best possible plan for their desires.
During my time as a salesman at Wilken’s Fruit and Firm Farm in Yorktown Heights, New York, I believe that I strengthened my ability to listen to customer wants and then accurately place them with the most appropriate product. Being a salesman, I needed to know what tree made the most sense based on that specific customer, and I figured this out by closely listening to their requests. From there, I would put all the factors together to find the best type of tree for their situation. I think that although Finance and Christmas Tree sales are very different, the basic skill of listening to customer needs is the same, and can be applied to several areas in the business world.
While working as a caddie at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, New York, I increased my ability to react to different situations on the spot in an efficient and effective way. Being a caddie, I never knew what type of member I would get each day. Although all of them are great, some have widely varying preferences that need to be adapted to. Every time I stepped on the course, I had to expect something different and prepare a plan to do the job in the best way possible. Even with a plan, there are still things that pop up unexpectedly. For example, someone needs a club but I am in the woods trying to find a ball for someone else. No matter what the issue was though, I believe that I always found a way to keep all parties involved happy and satisfied.
For a more detailed look at my career plans for the future, please feel free to take a look at the document below:
