Between the Bullet Points

Donlee is the epitome of someone that did not want to pursue a career that required schooling. However, since deciding to leave college as a young adult to enter the military as U.S. Navy Electrician, his dynamic career path has consistently included being educated and educating others. From his experience in the Navy, Donlee parlayed his skills to work in manufacturing, and robotics and found his passion in technical training. Two Associate's, one Bachelor's and one Master's degree later, Donlee is currently a district Sales Manager for a global leading corporation in automation and technical education. His career path is diverse and interesting and his "Between the Bullet Points" reflections are genuine and inspiring.

Joe unknowingly began his career path when he was asked to write about sports for the school newspaper. Since those early days he continued to hone his talent in journalism writing for his college newspaper then local, daily, weekly and significantly larger media companies. His path includes being a reporter, writer, editor, public relations and social media professional. This is a fascinating between the bullet points look at one persons career getting the story out!

Mike Patton has made a career of making audio and visual productions. He has pursued his passion from a young age and worked across the industry with experience in network and cable television, short and feature film projects on the east and West coast of the U.S. and in Hawaii. He has planned, shot and produced corporate and event productions as well as his own privately funded endeavors. Listen to Mike's story about his career and situations encountered with highlights of what he has learned along the way in this very interesting episode. Get an inside listen on what he credits for his joy and success in both his career and life overall. In addition, check out Mike's YouTube project entitled Shine 365. I have enjoyed a lifetime friendship with Mike and speaking with him specifically about his career path for this episode of Between the Bullet Points. I learned even more about his perspective on the corporate mindset, the island influence and how we can all get to a better place on his episodes of Shine 365. Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/c/Shine365/featured

Robb has had a significant career. He began working in the window distribution business, with jobs such as summer help then onto Shipping Foreman, Office Manager, Operations Manager, Vice President and President, Independent Salesman, Restauranteur and now as General Manager and partner of Pellicano Builders. In this episode, Robb describes the interesting details of his experience and passes along good advice from a dynamic career!

Even though she grew up with family in the automotive business, Breanna had dreams for a more conventional profession after college or graduate school. However, with circumstances dictated by the economy and an opportunity presented to her, she decided to enter the automotive business. It was the beginning of an interesting career and she never looked back (until this podcast of course!) Listen to Breanna's career story as a successful female in a male dominated profession, where she made her way from an automotive dealership Service Writer to Director of Workforce Development representing automotive dealerships all across New Jersey.

Many young people struggle with what to do after high school graduation, where to go next, more education? college? technical school? a job? Where? for what? Sometimes the next step seems like an obvious choice, only to find out that it was not the best choice. or not a good choice at all. But that's life! We learn and move on. We make better decisions from our experience and in time, we are on a much better path. Not only is this a common story for many people, it is Andrews story. He is a very successful Forklift Technician after starting college, then changing to trade school and a number of jobs as an automotive mechanic and more. With his knowledge, experience and help from others, he found his niche in a lucrative in-demand career field and his career story is very interesting. His pathway is everything this podcast was made for, it highlights decision points and choices based on personal and professional circumstances. There are many roads that lead to our destination. In this episode, you will hear about Andrew's career journey and his positive, can-do outlook that kept him learning and earning which ultimately got him where he was destined to be.

Humble beginnings didn't stop the bigger dreams of this gentleman. Growing up in the coal mine region in a small town named Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, his sites were set on becoming a priest. Through a series of early jobs and military experience, he came to realize his passion for teaching. As his career advanced he decided to apply his knowledge and people skills to help students navigate high school and choose their path into postsecondary opportunities.This was a very special episode for me. This is my Dad, my mentor and my personal Guidance Counselor. Thanks Dad, I love you!

Erin had strong female role models while growing up that were prime influences for her to become a young entrepreneur. However, by the time she was about to graduate high school, she struggled with where her path should go next. She took a short period of time to experience life and soon enough, found herself and on a career pathway in banking and finance. "Erin the Expert" Carvelli has relied upon her entrepreneurial influences and instincts to become a top producer that leads a sales team at a boutique correspondent Mortgage lender. She earned the nickname over time for her ability to dissect and restructure loans that others said could not be done. She continually navigates to stay on top of an ever-changing and evolving industry that will pass you by if you can't change with it. Erin has become a proponent of a high-tech and high-touch model while staying grounded on the importance of personal interaction. She continues to grow her business, serve her clients and positively influence people and the projects they take on together. Listen to this interesting, non-traditional episode. Meet Erin and hear her "Between the Bullet Points" story.