All I’m trying to say is… You Do You!

Written By Mark

Pursue your passions; Be fearless; Believe in yourself; Dare to dream; Test your limits; Be kind; Stay humble; Find your purpose; Cherish today, and Never give up were powerful sayings that were instilled in me at an early age. 

Growing up in a middle-class family has taught me to appreciate all walks of life.  Having a great work ethic and being humble will carry people far in life. My parents were able to make something that may seem small into the biggest gift ever. I saw the struggles they went through as a parent and provider. Now that I have a family of my own, I want to leave a family legacy that my kids can be proud of, our very own family business. Our business won't have a singular focus, but a multipotentiality focus that embraces all of the diverse innovative ideas that we have.  

I choose this method to highlight the family legacy because I want more for my kids to strive for. Yes, they can for other people, but they can also work for themselves. I want them to fulfill their goals while following their passion without any regrets. We as parents own it to ourselves to leave a family legacy that our children can create as their own while knowing the foundation that was established for them. We all have stories that tell the struggles that we are going through, but now is the time to show the world how we can prevail through the struggles. 

I’m not rich regarding monetary means, but I am rich in regards to my personal experiences and educational knowledge. Today I’m challenging you to say, “I can do it” versus “Not me.”  When I hear the words not me, I ask why not you?

Mark

A little of this and a little of that; when added together, I have a whole lot of experience.

Hospitality and corporate training to retail banking and all things design—I’ve always believed one must always be willing to work hard, reveal opportunity from challenges, and craft every detail to the finish line. I believe in MAKING BETTER. I strive to make any project, person, or experience I come across better than it was before; which has yielded a creative career path that shows I’ve worked my way up and gained experience that guides my decisions in almost everything I do.

I’ve always been a firm believer that you can teach anyone just about anything—except passion! This drive evokes brave, thoughtful, and imaginative actions that push something good into something better. It just so happens to be what I choose to bring with me every day and I’m hoping it what you bring too.

My Timeline

-Diversified skill sets in hospitality and corporate training at Chuck E. Cheese's (and yes I was the mouse).

-Learned the value of ROI assisting customers in retail banking at Citibank.

-Found my passion and calling while launching a local Citibank Business campaign.

-Traded Biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University for a BS in Graphic Design at the Art Institutes of California.

-Discovered that details matter at Vision Design Studio.

-Worked with some of the industry’s most imaginative and competitive creatives at Alcone.

-Gave back to an industry obsessed with their craft (just like me) as an AIGA Board Member in charge of Sponsorship for the Orange County Chapter.

-Earned some awards, accolades, and I’m published in a few books.

-Collaborated and fine-tuned my experiential design, interpersonal communication, and strategic thinking skillsets at Apex Performance.

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