One last homework assignment...

Before being admitted to the latest Green Team fellowship, applicants were asked some questions about themselves.  At the end of the class we were tasked to re-write one of our answers and post it on our blog.   While I was generally happy with my answers, I settled on this question's answer to edit:   What’s your story? Describe your unique skills, interests, background, and passions. What value will you bring to the Green Team class?

I bring to Green Team my desire to learn, to improve myself, and to stretch myself.  Growth makes life interesting. 

Learning has been part of two of my long-term hobbies – martial arts and roller derby.  Over thirteen years I discovered there is never an end to learning in martial arts but always continual improvement.  We were taught learning a martial art is not about gaining a belt.  It is a journey, not a destination. 

  

More recently I’ve been involved in roller derby, learning all aspects of off-skates officiating for more than 2 years and participating in the new skater program for the past year and a half.  As the sport grows and changes, so must my understanding of the rules to both officiate and skate.  I must continually practice to improve my skating skills so I can become a member of the team.

During my years at CAI, I have been a programmer, a data analyst, a collaboration enabler, a client trainer, and a quality coordinator.  I learned most skills and applications while on the job.  I have proven that I will do what it takes to get the job done, even if it takes me outside my comfort zone.