>> So I went to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia for my undergrad.
Actually studied Spanish there, and I originally wanted to be an interpreter because both
of my parents are of European descent.
They both speak multiple languages, and language has always fascinated me.
I decided probably into my senior year that I did not want to pursue the interpreter track,
and I actually ended up using my degree right out of school but in a different capacity.
I worked for an international bank, HSBC, in the customer service area,
and I progressed steadily within my career there.
During that time, I did have a taste of recruiting,
and that's when I was essentially hooked.
Worked for another company after that one in the mutual fund industry,
and continued with recruiting there.
And then have continued down the recruiting path to where I am
at this point, working for Norfolk Southern.