Griffs Jobs

I did join the Cross-Country Team at Cal State LA and got into pretty
good shape running for miles and miles and competing in meets during
my Senior Year at CSULA in 1977. I traveled with the team and competed
in Cross-Country Meets against other State University teams. It was a
far cry from my thoughts of being a walk on Basketball Player at RIT 3
years earlier in 1974. Low and behold In August of 1977 I had completed
all the required units to earn my BS in Industrial Technology with an
Option in Printing Management from Cal State University Los Angeles.
It was now time for a needed break. Europe that is. Upon Graduation,
my Dad God Bless him sent me on a 38-day tour of Europe.
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena CA 1978 Student - I enrolled
in a course at Art Center after earning my College Degree that
was one of the best courses I ever took which taught me about graphic
design. Since I would be calling on Graphic Designers and Ad Agencies
in my print sales days this course was very helpful and taught me quite
a bit about design fundamentals. It’s refreshing when you invest time in
education to sharpen your skills. In whatever field you choose as a career
continuing education is essential I believe. Being a lifetime learner will
never hurt you.
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA 1979 Grad Student - I enrolled
in a Master’s Program in Entrepreneurship at Azusa Pacific College
which I really enjoyed. I earned an A in my 1st class but dropped out
due to getting in a serious relationship with a beautiful lady named Lisa
who worked with my Mom at the bank. The whirlwind relationship was
much needed and took my mind off continuing my education. I had
been in School for 5 years and needed a break …
Cal State Long Beach, Long Beach, CA - 2003- 2004
I was a Grad Student pursuing a Master Degrees Teaching Credential in
Mild Moderate Special Education. My career path as a Special
Education Teacher led me to enter the Master’s Program for a Teaching
Credential in Special Education / Mild Moderate. I was doing good in
my program with a B+ average through 24 units but unfortunately my
Contract as a District Intern Teacher in Special Ed with Long Beach
Unified ended when I was let go. At that point, I decided to not
continue in Education and go back to sales.
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