Home: Columbia, SC. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY. Profession: Talent acquisition partner. Alma mater: Metropolitan College of New York.
Recent professional development: Communication, time management, adaptability, upskill with HRIS systems. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? An increased credit score with all three credit bureaus. I recently acquired a new service line to recruit for with my current organization. Hobbies: Men's health fitness. Boxing: Shakur Stevenson, Bud Crawford, Tyson Fury. Golf: Rory Mcllroy, Steve Stricker. Baseball: New York Yankees, New York Mets. Football: New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders. Basketball: New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets. Last book read: The 48 Laws of Power, by Robert Greene. Recently viewed and recommended: Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV.
What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Passionate. How do you define a perfect friendship? One where people have similar interests and values and a desire to achieve common goals. How do you define an ideal business relationship? A relationship built on clear goals, respect, communication and fairness. What is your greatest joy? Having a relationship with family and friends. What is your greatest fear? Missed opportunities. What is your guilty pleasure? Sweets. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Health care providers and civil service employees.
What was your first paying job? Blockbuster Video. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Freeze tag. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Last Dragon with Bruce Leroy. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A map of the world. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Bruce Lee and my uncle. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Don’t mess up your credit. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Google Calendar.
What is your big idea?
In personal growth and development, I believe in the growth mindset. Abilities can be developed through hard work and a positive mental attitude.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Cultural competence, communication and time management. What change would you like to see in the world? And end to poverty and inflation. What message do you want to send out into the world? Always follow your dreams. What mega-trend most concerns you? Climate change and environmental issues.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? My way. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Duane Martin. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandmother. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional wrestler. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My wallet.
Personal mission: Optimal health and physical fitness, stability and security. To live a life of continuous learning, actively contribute to the community, follow God, and have meaningful relationships with others while keeping my personal and professional growth as a priority. Personal motto: “Be water. Empty your mind. Be formless and shapeless, like water.”
