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Leslie's work combines: Business, Design, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Interior Design
California State University-Long Beach
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Architectural and Engineering Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Interior Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Made an early commitment and went into college declared to get a leg up on my impacted program.
2.
Took a job at a residential firm during the recession to keep working in a related field.
3.
Made the jump from residential to corporate to flex my technical muscles.
4.
Stayed flexible and diverse in the projects I pursued to get experience and keep my options open.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Creative fields don't provide job security.
How I responded:
Listen to your heart and hustle for what you want. Design is a luxury and the first thing to get kicked out when the money leaves. If you stay flexible, passionate, and understand your worth, you will always land on your feet.