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I'm Jenny, born and raised in NYC, a CBA Junior mjoring in Business Management and minoring in Fasion Merchandising. I'm the Treasurer of the Commuting Student's Association, an organization on campus that has taught me so much about leadership, dedication and responsibility.

At this point in my life, I am testing the waters by gaining as much experience as possible via internships, programs and courses in order to figure out what it is that I would love to do, career-wise. I started working with my parents when I was about 12 years old. They're small business owners - accountants who own a tax and travel agency. I learned a great deal about accounting, travel and tourism and about business management by working with my parents throughout the years.

When I turned 17, I started college where I realized that there were other careers that I might be interested in. I figured that it was time to step into the real world - where I had to be interviewed in order to get a job. Majoring in Accounting would be taking the easy way out and so I chose, Business Management. I started working at Fordham University in the Office of Student Activities, where I was a Building Manager. I did budget managing for all of the clubs on campus along with event planning and customer service. I loved the job but I was only there for a year because I then realized that corporate America was waiting for me.

I applied for the Intern position at the Office of Marketing and Fashion Merchandising for Kenneth Cole, Perry Ellis and Mundi on Madison Avenue. I was hired as the Business/Fashion intern. I absolutely loved the job although I must admit that I could have taken on more responsibilities. By the summer came, I had two job offers: one as a full-time intern where I was at and had been at for the past 8 months and one as a full-time Jr. Budget Manager at the International Finance Department for the Wildlife Conservation Society. Tough decision, I know. I realized that although I had only been at the Office of Marketing and Fashion Merchandising for Kenneth Cole, Perry Ellis and Mundi for only 8 months, I knew so much about it and I had this experience to take with me. This other finance job was something new and exciting - and so I accepted. I have been there for almost a year now and I have learned more than I ever imagined. I would like to continue to further my experience in this area.

In one year, I hope to have already decided on a career path. Since one year from now, I will be only weeks away from graduation, I would like to have a few job offers by then, but of course, that's easier said than done! In 5 years, I would like to have my MBA. I also hope to have established a good position in a company where I would take pride in working in and for. In 10 years, I would like to have my own business.