Just Me

I am currently in my third year at Florida Gulf Coast University. My major is Elementary Education and my anticipated graduation date is in the fall of 2013. I was born in Sarasota, Florida. I have lived in Port Charlotte, North Port, and Venice. My father has always lived in North Port and my mother currently lives in Venice. I refer to Venice as my hometown because I lived there from sixth grade until I graduated high school.

My parents divorced when I was one years old so I have mainly lived with my mother and visited my father on the weekends. My father is in his second marriage while my mother is on her third. I have a full blooded sister, a step-brother, step-sister, and half sister. I mainly grew up with my full blooded sister and we are very close.

 My mother works as an assistant manager at an Arby’s fast food restaurant. My step-father was a project manager for a construction company until the economy took a down slide. He is now a maintenance worker on a golf course. My step-mother has always been in the payroll department for hospitals. My father was a mechanic when I was younger, but since I have been in middle school he is a firefighter for the city of Venice. On his days off he delivers sheds for a company and helps with mechanical work for a company.

I took after my parents work ethics and started working a week before my 15th birthday. I worked at Burger King for a year and a half. Then Arby’s for a few months. I switch to Pier 1 Imports for three years at two different locations. I also am currently working at Bass Pro Shops on occasional weekends and a part time job in an office. Most of the time during my job experience, I have had two jobs at once. My accomplishments at these jobs include, being sales associate of the quarter twice at Pier 1 Imports, being promoted to Sales Leader at Pier 1 Imports, being star associate of the month, and associate of the month at Bass Pro Shops. 

Overall, I am a very independent, hardworking, and determined person. I have provided for myself since I was in high school and moved out as soon as I graduated. I currently live in Bonita Springs, Florida and enjoy the journey of pursuing my dream.