Since I was 13, I've had a passion to be successful. I started volunteering because my parents wouldn't let me get a job and always said "you have all your life to work!" (I know this to by very true now that I near my 30's).Volunteering wasn't about just getting credit for doing something with my time, it was my first official job - one I took very seriously. I worked hard for many years embracing my "work" and putting in more hours than my part-time colleagues. I had a passion, a passion to make a difference and embrace something that was all mine - my accomplishments.

I'm currently working as the Marketing & Events Director for the Black Woods Group. Being mostly self-taught in my position I have had to embrace education, literature and the ever-changing marketing world. What a blast it is! I'm kept on my toes every day managing 6 brands in restaurants, wedding venues and catering. From social media management, website creation, design and branding I am challenged in the best of ways every day to continue the success of our locally owned company.

I may be classified as a "millennial" technically, but I was raised by an older father who taught me nothing but to work hard, put my nose to the ground and do everything to the best of my ability. Strive to accomplish great things and live life to the fullest - both personally and professionally.

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take"