Franchrista (Michelle) Rollie October 28, 2010 Spring 2011

If you never stop learning, life will always be interesting and filled with new opportunities. My mission to continually stretch myself has led me to return to school again at an age most people are thinking more about their children’s college loans rather than their own.

My main goals behind receiving an MBA at this point in my life are dual. First, I would like to further my business education, and to pursue other areas of finance. I have come to this conclusion after many years of introspection and realizations about where my career is, and where I would like to be. With getting my MBA, my hope is to join a prominent finance organization with the ultimate goal of …show more content…

Instead, I spent all my time studying, working, or dealing with family issues. Following completion of my MBA, as mentioned before, I would like to seek position in a prominent organization. Because of the excellent preparation of the basics Concordia will provide to me, I will excel among my peers and eventually climb up the corporate ladder.

In my community, I am very active in my church, currently serving as Announcing Clerk, and assistant Youth Director. My past position held was Secretary but had to resign due to the many demands of the position plus working full time, and attending night school for my undergraduate degree. I am also a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars currently serving as Associate Matron. At my last employer, I was affiliated with the mentoring program, community volunteer program, activities program as booster/member, and a member of the African-American Employees Organization.

My professional experiences thus far have enabled me to gain much confidence in my ability to set very high professional goals because I know I will maintain the personal dedication and hard work necessary in achieving them. I feel that the diverse experiences have prepared me well to receive an education from Concordia just as an MBA from Concordia will unquestionably help me reach my short-term goal