My Greatest Accomplishments

I fulfilled my requirements up to the twelfth grade; therefore, I went from the tenth grade to the twelfth allowing me to graduate from high school when I was sixteen. In May of 1988, I graduate valedictorian of my class, which was a major accomplishment because I was the first African American female to reach such a prestigious honor at National Christian Academy; I was also the first homecoming queen in the same year. These were significant milestones for me as it spoke volumes to my persistence, dedication, and commitment to accomplish extraordinary goals. Likewise, it also showed me the rewards that come along with hard work. I started college at the University of the District of Columbia in August of 1988, at the age of 16 in the pursuit of a Bachelor’s of Arts in Criminal Justice degree. Being so young in age and stepping into a new dimension of life, this experience was a culture shock for me. I was used to the small private school setting in which everyone co-existed together as a community. Subsequently, the university culture was much different. I was not used to being exposed to such a large population of people on a huge

This opportunity taught me how to operate the functionalities of a front desk. My duties consisted of greeting clients, answering phones, keeping track of office supplies and re-ordering inventory when the stock was low. I prepared memorandums and correspondences for associates, in addition to making travel arrangements, filing, and maintaining the schedule of the vice president. This job also taught me how to integrate interpersonal skills when building work-based relationships in a professional environment. Equally as important, I learned the importance of paying attention to detail, following instructions as given, and effectively