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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” -Plato  

“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” –Bob Marley  

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I have had a loving family, but there was financial strain.  

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My father has missed holidays, and birthdays to put food on the table.  

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My mom took on a job so that we could keep our home.  

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We ended up losing our home, and moving into a trailer.  

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With all the stress at home, music and gaming were my only solace.  

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I took fate into my own hands, and enrolled at Full Sail University.  

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I worked at a local grocery store for four and a half years to put myself through school.  

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I do all of this not for myself, but for my family.  

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Because of my struggles, I want to help anyone I can.  

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I want to bring joy to people through game music.  

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I am motivated by doing what I love, and helping my family in the process.  

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Kindness and Integrity  

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While I am creative, I am also patient, making me an ideal team member.   https://www.flickr.com/photos/21421897@N00/2908092283/

I am not a natural leader, but I am working on it.  

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I’ve volunteered for the team leadership position in Professional Communication and presentation.  

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I’ve even recently planned my brother’s bachelor party autonomously.  

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All in the name of self improvement  

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Once I make up my mind, I will not be stopped.  

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I can make decisions quickly.   https://www.flickr.com/photos/67495976@N00/2699584043/

I want success more than my competition, and I will have it.  

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I am loyal, versatile, and a fast learner.  

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I have made three different compositions for games.  

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UDK Racer  

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UDK Debris  

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UDK Epic Citadel  

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I am a team player, and very easy to work with  

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I work best in a space I can make my own.  

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I wouldn’t mind being employed, but I would rather be a freelancer.  

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I will know I’ve been successful when my family can finally relax.  

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Success is the only thing I have to focus on. I will have it.  

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