Jennifer Kirby, Crossroads Art Center

My First Job Was
I made and sold cotton candy at a State Park when I was 12 years old.

Best Advice I’ve Received
Always make a copy of a document before you handover the original.

Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned
Measure twice cut once and there are always two sides to every story.

Top Strengths
Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Starting Up, Technology

Other Mentors

Duncan Thomas, CarSource, Inc.

Duncan Thomas, CarSource, Inc.

My First Job WasMy first job to make some money was when I was 13 years old during my first year in boarding school. I had a camera -a Range finder. I enjoyed photography and would take pictures of other students for a small fee. I would have the pictures developed on...

Sarah Nicholas, Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppes

Sarah Nicholas, Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppes

My First Job WasMy first job was waiting tables at this small French restaurant in Harrisonburg VA. I loved it because I love food and especially French food. It taught me so many things and, strangely enough, one of my most memorable takeaways is how to open a bottle...

Melissa Ball, Ball Office Products

Melissa Ball, Ball Office Products

My First Job WasMy first real W2 job was as a traffic counter for a civil engineering firm. Best Advice I’ve ReceivedThere is dignity in work so always make sure to preserve the dignity of others. Valuable Lessons I’ve LearnedYour accountant should be a strategist,...