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Tim's work combines: Law, Business, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
St. Stephen's School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Doctorate
Law
George Mason University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Purchasing Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Doctorate: Law
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Attended undergrad and majored in English and Philosophy.
2.
I wasn't sure what to do with those degrees so I worked for an insurance company.
3.
I went back to working for the insurance company for a while.
4.
Worked as a litigator at a medium sized law firm.
5.
I went to law school and graduated in a challenging job market.
6.
I moved to Capital One and began work in procurement as a contract manager.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You can't do anything with an undergraduate degree in English and Philosophy.
How I responded:
I specialized further by going to law school.