I began my professional career journey more than 13 years ago, during a brutal job market that was classified as one of the worst job markets ever recorded. I made a decision that I was going to have career success, and through hard work, effort, and dedication, I quickly secured a promising job at a Top Fortune 500 company. That was the start for me of being able to climb the corporate ladder, gain knowledgeable skills, enhance my experience, and see firsthand what it felt like to persevere and achieve professional success.