Career Portfolio

Class: Career Success Strategies (GM548)

Professor: Hacker

Due Date: 3/30/08

By

Student 2

Current goals

1. Earn a Masters Degree in International Business

2. Earn a Masters Degree in Marketing

3. Earn My PH.D in Business

4. Begin Executive training

5. Find a Mentor

6. Travel

7. Development of International relation skills

Work philosophy

Strong work ethic

Full analysis of company procedures and policies

Development of human resources and skills

Problem analysis and critical thinking

Finding new innovative ways to improve organizations efficiency

Results of DISC Survey and written report

Reference: The AMA DISC Survey. Retrieved January 20, 2008, from http://www.survey-server2.com/hsdisc/part_sign_in.asp

AMA DISC Survey

Keller Graduate School of Management – Online GM580-ON

Career Success Strategies

Student 2

March 16, 2008

Describe your personal styles

According to the AMA DISC survey my strongest characteristic is my contemplative nature. My

contemplative nature gives me the ability to characterize in possible situation by analyzing the

whole picture instead of the narrow aspect. This characteristic provides me with all the

information at hand before I make a decision. I need to have all the possible solutions and facts

in my hand. Critical thinking is also directly correlated with a contemplative nature.

Ability to come up with new innovative ideas that can benefit a situation is also directly tied to a

contemplative nature. The survey also suggested that I am tasked orientated, instead of people

orientated. I think that in this aspect the survey is not really accurate. It is all a matter of the

position a person hold in there career. There are many positions that I have had that have focused

on individuals instead of tasks. The position I currently hold is a field representative which

mainly tends to deal with completing tasks instead of dealing with individuals. For example, if I

were in a position which dealt with customer service then my descriptive survey would shift over

to people orientated.

My weakest style is my supportive nature. I do not agree with the survey in this aspect. I am very

supportive in my personal life, but due to the position I hold at work the requirements are mainly

tasked orientated. I was a shift supervisor at a company, and my main focus was customer

service which is very supportive of consumers well being toward the products they purchase. A

supportive nature is usually apart of an individuals personality, and weather it be in school, life,

or work everyone has the ability to be supportive in one way or another.

Discuss how you developed your styles

My personality traits have developed over the years because of the positions that I have held over

the past few years. Over the years I have been involved directly with management which is

tasked orientated. I was always taught to show result weather to job consists of generative

revenue, or completing a task with a faster response time. The analysis of any given situation to

find the best possible solution is embedded in every individuals DNA. Weather they choose to

utilize this gift so to speak is up to them.

Seeking out information is a primary goal of mine. I usually like to do research weather it be on

the internet, or weather it is going to the library to record facts. I also posses self control which is

the ability to keep calm in any situation. The reason I have self control is because I have been

taught by my family, church, and many people to control my emotions, and not let them take

control of me. Granted, there are situations where controlling emotions can not be helped such as

deaths, birthdays, wedding etc. but there are also negative scenarios that can cause an individuals

emotion to lose control such a boss yelling at you for results, or a small argument with a loved

one.

There are many personal experiences that people go through that mold there styles, but I can

attribute my personal style to my ability to overcome any goals that I have set for myself. My

culture and family also help me overcome any goals which have molded my particular DISC

style.

Asses the impact of your styles on your effectiveness

My style has helped me better manage activities by there priority and task level. I usually have a

to-do list that is dedicated on my daily tasks and the order that the task needs to be completed. I

believe that since my style is task orientated it helps me perform better in my work environment.

My jobs consist of my daily performance to provide accurate data to or clients, the better the

accuracy the higher the performance will be. If the performance is at a high level then our clients

will pay more for our data.

In a group scenario my tasked orientated personality gives me the ability to accomplish tasks and

projects as well as to understand the need for new and innovative ideas that can benefit the team.

Critical thinking provides me the ability to give a team multiple options of success, as well as the

perfect solution that can benefit the group and project.

Manager can usually track my performance by the quality of tasks that I have completed, but on

a personal note I am very supportive of my teams, and partners. I usually find many ways to help

individuals accomplish there goals to there full capacities. When I was a manager I would always

finds way to show support to associates. I would enjoy finding rewards for associates that

performed great results. Providing support to friends and family especially when referring to

education is one of my supportive techniques that I posses in terms being a supportive individual.

Identify a target for change and a specific change strategy

The survey has helped me realize that in my current job situation may need to change and deal

more with individuals and tasks. Shifting priorities to have balance effect in my life is a necessity

that can only benefit me in the long run, as I continue to earn my degree and interact with

different individuals my personality will evolve into a balanced person. This survey has inspired

me to interact more with people and take the time to understand them as well as there needs. This

survey was a great tool and experience that has help realized what areas of my life and

personality need improvements.

Reference: The AMA DISC Survey. Retrieved January 20, 2008, from http://www.survey-server2.com/hsdisc/part_sign_in.asp

SPR (Stress Processing Report) and written report

Name:  d00762389 Date:  3/21/2008

Your Stress Processing ReportTM Results

The Stress Processing Report (SPR) measures 19 thinking “styles” or patterns associated with stress and various symptoms of strain, including medical problems. These styles are organized into four clusters:

Self, which describes on our views and beliefs about ourselves; Others, which identifies our perceptions, preferences, and values regarding relationships with

others; Process, which focuses on our attitudes and beliefs regarding how we go about the tasks we’ve

been assigned or have chosen to do; and Goals, which describes our outlook with respect to the future.

Your SPR Scores

Your raw scores and corresponding percentile scores for the 19 SPR styles are presented in the table below. The raw scores can range from 0 to 32. The percentile scores describe how your results compare to the scores of a sample of others who have completed the SPR. For instance, a percentile score of 75 means that your score for a particular style is higher than the scores obtained by 75% of other respondents. In contrast, a percentile score of 25 means that your score is higher than the scores of 25% of other respondents.

Scores at or above the 75th percentile are considered “high” and indicate healthy thinking patterns. Scores at or below the 25th percentile are generally considered "low" and highlight patterns that can exasperate—or even cause—stress.

You’re SPR Profile

Cluster Style Raw Scores Percentile Scores

Self Growth 30 90

  Effectiveness 29 83

  Self-Image 29 83

  Past View 26 69

  Control 24 50

  Approval 22 50

Others Inclusion 29 90

  Interpersonal 29 85

  Intimacy 32 99

  Trust 29 85

Process Receptiveness 31 95

  Synergy 28 85

  Cooperation 24 58

  Time Orientation 26 83

  Time Utilization 24 69

Goals Satisfaction 21 42

  Directedness 31 97

  Expectations 32 99

  Future View 25 63

 

You’re SPR Profile

A visual profile of your results is shown below. The profile was constructed by plotting your percentile scores on to a circumplex, or circular diagram around which the 19 SPR styles are organized.

The numbers and darkly shaded extensions on the profile reflect your percentile scores. Long extensions that move toward the outer edge of the circumplex reflect high percentile scores. Short extensions that don’t go out much beyond the inner edge of the circumplex reflect low percentile scores. By comparing the length of your style extensions, you can identify which thinking styles—and cluster of styles—are areas of relative strength versus which are areas that make you more vulnerable to stress.

When viewing the report online, click on any of the styles on the circumplex to see a detailed description.

The SPR circumplex contains 6 rings, which represent the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, 99th percentiles, respectively, as you move from the center outward. The thick, dark ring in the middle is the 50th percentile. Scores falling at or around this ring are in the “medium” range relative to the scores of others. One ring outward from the 50th percentile is the 75th percentile. Scores falling at or above the 75th percentile ring are in the “high” range and indicate healthy thinking patterns. One ring inward from the 50th percentile is the 25th percentile. Scores falling at or below the 25th percentile are in the “low” range and identify thinking styles that likely are promoting or causing you stress.

HIGH -- Your score is in the HIGH range if it is at or above the 75th percentile.

MEDIUM -- Your score is in the MEDIUM range if it is between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

LOW -- Your score is in the LOW range if it is at or below the 25th percentile.

The SPR Self-Development Guide contains descriptions of the SPR styles, as well as suggestions for developing healthier thinking patterns and eliminating those that are more self-defeating. Refer to the Guide to gain a better understanding of your current styles and the steps you can take to improve.

Special Items

The SPR includes eight “special items” designed to signal extreme levels of stress. If three or more of these items were given a response of “somewhat agree,” “agree,” or “strongly agree,” please read “The Description of the Special Items” in Section 8 of the SPR Self-Development Guide.

Special Item Statements from Inventory Your Response

I don't feel close to anyone Don't Agree at All

I can't express my feelings Don't Agree at All

I just can't handle things much longer Don't Agree at All

I regard the present wretched moment with pain and nausea Don't Agree at All

I start the day by reviewing my faults Slightly Agree

I feel things are hopeless Don't Agree at All

I don't have control of my thoughts and feelings Don't Agree at All

My thoughts and feelings are adversely affecting my health Don't Agree at All

Reference :Stress Processing Report. Retrieved March 12, 2008, from http://www.survey-

server2.com/spr/part_sign_in.asp

Stress Processing Report

Class: Career Success Strategies (GM548)

Professor: Hacker

Due Date: 3/24/08

By

Student 2

Describe need areas

After doing a careful analysis of all the percentile domains I found that I scored very low

in the goals cluster for satisfaction. The reason I scored pretty low in this department was due to

my current state at work and in school. To get a bit more detailed I am currently not real satisfied

with my work situation because I know that I am capable of so much more. My talents and

abilities further surpass my current job. In the grand scheme of things I feel that I can make a

difference doing something else. Do not get me wrong it is a great job to have, but it is very

redundant and there is no room for advancement into the business department because it is

located in New York.

Satisfaction in school is a bit different. What I mean is my satisfaction will be completed

when I finally earn my degree. It has been a great journey up to this point, but there is still some

work to be done. The next category that I scored very low on was the control aspect. Control in a

work environment is usually left up to management and senior staff; I can control only the aspect

that I contribute to my organization. In organization control is usually difficult to posses.

Employees only have the capacity to follow polices and procedure pertaining to the development

and growth of the organization.

Approval is another category that I scored low on. According to the survey many people

that score high in this percentile usually need acceptance from others in there day to day action.

For daily interaction’s I feel pretty confident in my daily decisions as well as my problem

solving techniques. Approval is not a necessity for me to conduct business in my daily

interactions.

Discuss whether these results are realistic

I believe these results are accurate to a certain extent. There are many variables involved

such as the mental state the person is currently in. There are also financial aspects that need to be

accounted for. For example if a person is attending college there score in the survey should be

lower then is a person that is established in the long term career.

I think through time people develop different types of stress characteristic in there life.

Individuals career paths, personal lives can decline or improve. Thinking habits usually mature

with time and stability of a person thoughts process. If a younger child were to take the SPR

survey there mental state is not usually developed and can not process logical thinking habits, so

I would anticipate variables that need to be consider.

The suggestions that the program offers are pretty useful and can help an individual

improve there though process as well as equip them with better scenario’s to relive stress and

improve there daily operations. I can personally use these techniques to help improve my thought

process, as well as to help me understand how to control my emotions in certain situation. I also

think that this program can help me perform better in school by telling me what area’s of my life

need to be improved on.

Interpret the findings

When I first seen the findings I was kind of shock, but I had an idea what to expect. I

know what areas of my thought process needs improvement. It all has to do with my current

career choice as well my current state of stress. There have been a great deal of unforeseen

changes in my life the last few months, I am still learning how to grow balance out all the

variables as well as deal with all the changes in my life.

The satisfaction section provided me with detailed feelings on how I feel on a day to day

basis. The suggestion that are offered are to write down things that I want to do, as well as things

that I don’t want to and make them enjoyable. It made perfect sense to me. I really enjoy music

or listing standup comedy when I am driving to work. I think my iPod can come into handy, my

job is very technical as well as paper driven and so a little music can come into handy when I

perform these tasks. My job can be pretty stressful at time but it really is not that bad. There are

many resources and tools that my job provides that can help complete tasks, as well as projects.

Control is another aspect that needs improvement. According to the survey depression

plays a role in scoring very low. There are times that I do think that I am not in control of what is

going on in my life, but I realize that if I just do my best in all areas that I can have a good sense

of where I am heading. I am frightful sometimes when it pertains to the future and the

uncertainty that lies with it. The program suggests that I make list of projects and categories

them by things I have control over and things I don’t. Learning how to coop with these situations

are key to an individuals success.

Growth

I have learned a great deal from this exercise. I need to accept that there are issues in my

life that need to be improved on. Writing goals down and learning how to deal with stress will

have to be a process that implement in my daily life. Performing better in school as well as my

job will need to improve, but the process needs to begin with me. I need to learn how to be happy

with my situation at work and in school. I also need to have patience and know that everything

happens in there own time. Never the less this has been a great learning experience for me.

Reference: Stress Processing Report. Retrieved March 12, 2008, from http://www.survey-

server2.com/spr/part_sign_in.asp

Samples of key course outcomes and assignments

Career Research

Class: Career Success Strategies (GM548)

Professor: Hacker

Due Date: 4/13/08

By

Student 2

After conducting research about future perspectives positions I would have to say that I

found Chief Technological Executive (CTO) position quite interesting. I really enjoy technology,

and I would like to take it upon myself to work within a field that I really enjoy. After

participating in this week discussion I find that the need to expand personnel knowledge is my

main objective. Technology provides me with all the resources that I may need to continue my

educational process.

CTO have the capacity to be in charge of organizations technological needs. I find this

positions to be quite interesting because I love conducting research on new technologies as well

as there potential benefits. A CTO job description is very broad, and it can range from

controlling the budget within the technological department to the development of a new

technology, managing a group is a must it is required in any executive position.

There are many reasons that this job would be perfect for me. Since I have started my

educational career I have been groomed for this position because of all the courses that I have

pursued. Many of the courses that I have taken have provided me with all the skills that I will

need to be a great candidate for this position.

There are a few drawback of this position, the experience required to gain a position to

become a CTO are 10 years or more, but this is very understandable because it is a high paying

position. One thing that I have learned is that life always presents different opportunities that can

switch your career choice. CTO have a direct communication line open with the CEO. The

reason this position is very important is because there are many organizations that conduct

business without utilizing the full potential of technological products.

Organizations pay a great deal of financial resources to these individuals because it takes

a great deal of control, and passion to maintain this position. The position requires a person to be

on top of there game when finding new technologies to help an organization become efficient in

there daily activates. This job seem great, and I would have a great time conducting business as

well as coming up with new innovative solutions for businesses.

The Keller career services website has a great deal of information pertaining to the career

search endeavor. The website provides sample letters as well as resumes that can be used as

guidelines. The career service website also offers many avenues on the job search such as

various websites that a student can use to search for a position. The website also gives techniques

on what to expect in the interview process. Information is also provided on companies that are

hiring and having career fairs. Keller provides all these resources to students to ensure that they

can begin there career paths with all the information that will be needed.

Future Technological Advances

Class: Career Success Strategies (GM548)

Professor: Hacker

Due Date: 3/30/08

By

Student 2

My research of the NASA website brought me to an article of a new technological

advance that can benefit many international corporations, as well as the space orbit.

Technologies such as the control of device, and computer aboard various space crafts, satellites

etc. have emerged out of NASA. The first experiment was an easy task in the perspective of

computer protocols which consists of the ping of a satellite in orbit and waiting for a response.

To a computer technician this task would seem minuscule, but to aeronautics’ engineering this

can changing the way the space firms conduct business in space so to speak. As the process

continued the development of protocols of existing internet code has been adapted to use the

internet to control certain functions on space missions as well satellites.

This technology can revolutions the space program as well as international organizations.

For example, let’s take into consideration that a firm is fully automated by manufacturing

machines it would be great resources or tool to login into a computer that is connected to a

virtual network and gather information that can be used in real time, the control of robotics as

well as information is a very useful tool and can benefit any organization weather is located in

space or locate in another region.

NASA is really excited that the use of the internet can actually have the capability to

control the devices in space, and gather update date information to make decisions. Security has

been considered as one of the highest phases of this project, but according to NASA the

computers that are connected to satellites, spacecraft etc. will not be connected to a pubic

internet, and there will be a second internal internet that will be constructed to handles all the

functions associated with this project.

The project is called the Operation Missions as Nodes on the Internet (OMNI). This

process would phase out the protocols of using POP systems and will have the potential to

connect all peripherals in space on one single network. The peripherals in space will have the

capacity to communicate with each other via the internet. Information will be transferred that

will consists of weather conditions and atmospheric information, and project will have the

capacity to be developed and implemented pertaining to information available.

Reference:

Garner, R. (2008, February 19). NASA. Retrieved March 30, 2008, from

http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/features/omni_project.html

List of technical and life skills gained from each Keller course

General Education: Micro Economics, Group Dynamics, Composition, College Mathematics, Needs assessment and Project Planning, Business analysis

LINUX & Application Software: Configuring Windows Xp and LINUX getting aquatinted with the various functions of the operating systems, dealing with installations, configurations, command prompt usage, upgrading systems and network adaptation.

Protocols and NT/2000/Xp/Vista: Dealing with the instructions that are the bases of networking such as the OSI reference models the different standardized bodies etc. Windows NT/2000 Usage of operating systems, creating users, domains, organizational units etc, also upgrading, installations, implementing and maintaining computer systems for Microsoft clients/servers.

Operating Systems/Intro to Computer Programming: Introduced to many key operating systems and there tasks orientated processes such as LINUX, Novell Netware, Windows 98, NT, 2000,DOS,Xp, and Vista. Also programming knowledge, debugging, problem solving, algorithmic design, and object orientated programming with Visual Basic 6.

Netware/WAN: Installing and configuring Novell Netware, creating users, organizational units, setting polices, etc. Introduced too many of the networking technologies such as ATM, ISDN, and TCP/IP etc.

Network Concepts and Data Communications/GUI Design & Develop: Dealing with many of the network concepts such as routers, protocols, network devices etc, also dealing Graphical User Interfaces and how to create a GUI with the access database and the many features of GUI.

Web Server Administration/Network Systems Management, Technology, and Service Integration: Dealing with the configurations, installations, of web servers and operating system to implement in the web servers, integration of networking topologies, installation and configurations of many network services and topologies.

Database: Application of basic database programs such as Access. Project consists of constructing a database program, using queries to generate customer, and class requests.

Personal Resume

STUDENT 2

OBJECTIVEObtain a position with ITT Technical Institute, as an Educational Recruiter, and to further my knowledge and to advance my growth with the company in every aspect.

EDUCATION ITT Technical Institute San Bernardino, CA / DeVry University / Keller Grad Associate of Science, In Information Technology / Bachelor’s in Business / MBA-MIB Majors: Computer Network Systems / Business / Currently Enrolled Graduate: June 2003 GPA: 3.59 / Graduated June 2006 3.39 / Completion June 08

SKILLS.General Education: Micro Economics, Group Dynamics, Composition, College Mathematics, Needs assessment and Project Planning, Business analysis

LINUX & Application Software: Configuring Windows Xp and LINUX getting aquatinted with the various functions of the operating systems. Dealing with installations, configurations, command prompt usage, upgrading systems and network adaptation.

Protocols and NT/2000/Xp/Vista: Dealing with the instruction that is the base of networking such as the OSI reference models the different standardized bodies etc. Windows NT/2000 Usage of operating systems, creating users, domains, organizational units etc. Also upgrading, installations, implementing and maintaining computer systems for Microsoft clients/servers.

Operating Systems/Intro to Computer Programming: Introduced to many key operating systems and there tasks orientated processes such as LINUX, Novell Netware, Windows 98, NT, 2000,DOS,Xp, and Vista. Also programming knowledge, debugging, problem solving, algorithmic design, and object orientated programming with Visual Basic 6.

Netware/WAN: Installing and configuring Novell Netware, creating users, organizational units, setting polices, etc. Introduced too many of the networking technologies such as ATM, ISDN, and TCP/IP etc.

Network Concepts and Data Communications/GUI Design & Develop: Dealing with many of the network concepts such as routers, protocols, network devices etc. Also dealing Graphical User Interfaces and how to create a GUI with the access database and the many features of GUI.

Web Server Administration/Network Systems Management, Technology, and Service Integration: Dealing with the configurations, installations, of web servers and operating system to implement in the web servers. Integration of networking topologies. Installation and configurations of many network services and topologies.

Database Application of basic database programs such as Access. Project consists of constructing a database program, using queries to generate customer, and class

requests.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Experience

2006-Present Nielsen Media Research LA, CA LPM

Field Representative

Responsible for over thirty homes, installing equipment, customer services,

Generating daily fault analysis, and setting appointments to fix problems, etc.

2005-2006 CompUSA Ontario, CA

Senior Technician

Meeting daily sales goals, customer service, technological consultant ,

Trouble shooting various computer problems etc.

2004-2005      Sketchers USA                                          Ontario, CA

Second Assistant

     Managing Store, meeting daily sales goals, opening and closing duties,

     retail sales, customer service

2006-Present Nielsen Media Research

Field Representative

Responsible for over thirty homes, installing equipment, customer services,

Generating daily fault analysis, and setting appointments to fix problems, etc.

2005-2006 CompUSA

Senior Technician

Meeting daily sales goals, customer service, and a technological consultant, as we as

troubleshooting various computer problems etc.

2004-2005 Sketchers USA                                         

Second Assistant

     Managing Store, meeting daily sales goals, opening and closing duties,

     Retail sales, customer service

Examples of work experiences

I have learned a great deal throughout my work experiences within each organization. Some of

the skills that I have gained consist of being very organized, as well as tasked orientated. I have

had the opportunity of working in the retail, technological, as well as the research industry, with

each of these positions I have always been promoted to some sort of management position.

Management positions have given me the chance to be very diverse and to understand what of

procedure and policies are involved in maintaining an organization.

All the organization that I have worked for have been very diverse and this has taught men that

there are a great deal of experiences out there that can help an organization as well as an

individual on a personal level.

Examples of volunteer and community service experiences

I have not been able to complete volunteer work in our society. I expect this to change with the

years to come. I have found a necessity within our society to help the homeless or poor

individuals in the world. I think that our government has done a great job in helping countries all

over the world with financial help as well food resources.

I believe that it is now the time to help the people domestically. The economy in the United

States is very well maintained and I think that all the resources used in many different countries

should be used within our own country to improve the quality of less fortunate individuals.

Academic Degree Navigator

List of professional associations or memberships

NSHMBA is a great professional organization to be a part of. They help Hispanic students with

their progress towards earning their graduate degree. This organization holds many meeting and

mixer with different executives and organizations. Top executives usually give feedback to

professionals, and students on how to achieve success in life and in an organization. Below is a

description that is offered on the association website.

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 32 chapters and 7,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S., so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation’s diverse workforce.

Vision: To be the premier Hispanic MBA professional business network for economic and philanthropic advancement.

Mission: fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development in order to improve society. 

NSHMBA Strategic Objectives

 

By the year 2020, the collaborative efforts of the National Society of Hispanic MBAS and its partners should reveal an increase in the percentages of Hispanic: 

MBA Graduates from AACSB Business Schools

Hispanic Executives leading Fortune 500 companies

Hispanic Directors serving Fortune 500 Boards

Together our goals are accomplished by remaining focused and ensuring value and efficiency is present with each engagement. This focus and commitment has a positive impact in our community, corporate America and our nation.

In collaboration with strategic partners, NSHMBA is focused in four areas to achieve the desired impact:  

 

 

Education: Developing and delivering educational programs which prepare Hispanics for admittance into graduate management schools. NSHMBA is focused on supporting the successful completion of advanced degrees. 

Professional Development: The establishment of a professional development center of excellence, based upon a consistent methodology of world-class program development and content for all stakeholders, enables a continuum of the educational process. Professional Development is a lifelong and career-long journey shared with our stakeholders and society at large. 

Leadership Development:Administering a leadership development program for NSHMBA Officers and Staff enables continuous improvement and succession planning as an organization. Our commitment to our people is delivered by offering Governance, Leadership, Financial, and Project Management training, among other relevant topics. 

Research: NSHMBA, as the Premier Source of Research on Hispanics in the Workplace and in Higher Education, utilizes research as the basis for our programs and initiatives. The Business Journal of Hispanic Research is a peer reviewed research journal and addresses both academic and executive perspectives.

Topics include and are not limited to:

  employment issues

marketing

education

corporate governance

best practices

thought pieces

organizational research 

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NSHMBA Facts

 

Who is NSHMBA?The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 32 chapters and over 7000 members (includes 3 chapters in formation) in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S., so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation’s diverse workforce.

Reference: National Hispanics Society of MBA's. Retrieved January 01, 2008, from http://www.nshmba.org/whoweare.asp

Networking connections

I usually keep in contact with a great deal of management individuals that I have worked with in

the past. These individuals provide me with great resources, and information’s that I will need to

progress forward within my professional career, as well as my academic career. In my current

profession I meet many individuals with extensive professional backgrounds. They also provide

a great deal of knowledge and how to achieve success.

My father is also an entrepreneur that started his organization from the ground up. He has

provided me with great counseling as well as what is expected of me if I decide to start my own

technological firm.

List of favorite web sites

1. http://www.easybib.com/ 2. http://www.devryu.net/ 3. https://my.devry.edu 4. http://www.yahoo.com/ 5. http://www.wikipedia.org/ 6. http://www.ask.com/ 7. http://www.dogpile.com/

8. http://symptoms.webmd.com/ 9. http://www.newegg.com/ 10. https://www.wellsfargo.com/

1. Helps with Bibliography 2. Class 3. Course schedule 4. Search engine 5. Information resources 6. Search engine 7. Search engine 8. Medical resources 9. Great deals on technology 10. Financial Resources

Personal observations: (Late Night Thoughts While Listening to Mahler’s Ninth)

I would really like to achieve many things in my life. I often think that there is not enough time

to complete all these tasks. I am very goal orientated, but the time it will take to achieve success

seems so far along. I often get very inpatient with completing many these tasks, but I often just

shrug it off and continue striving forward.

There are many aspects of my life that I would like to change and improve on, and I know if I

can just follow through with these changes that my life would drastically improve a great deal. I

would l like to find a mentor that can educate me in the way of business, as well as in my

personal development. I currently at a crossroads in my life where it is difficult from me to

decide what I want to do, I either want to be an executive, or start my own firm that will

specialize in technical as well as business aspects.