Out With the Old

After 15 years, over 200,000 road miles, and relocation to Bakersfield, I am no longer working for the largest Communication company in the world.  In Mid February I left my position as an Area Retail Sales Manager to seek a new opportunity.  I've known for several years that the company I began work for in 1998 was evolving into a sales culture that I did not want to be a part of.  As an employee, a customer, and a shareholder, I no longer supported the direction I was being forced into.  As a sacrificial lamb of sorts I parted ways with AT&T in mid February.

For the past three months I have relished in being a mom and wife; something that I have never been able to do.  The older boys picked up riding the bus to and from school and my little man was reduced to only three days per week at preschool.  I've enjoyed special outtings, homework, baseball, classroom help, and most of all, one on one time with the four most important men in my life.  During this time (well actually I began the process in early January) I sought out a great opportunity with State Farm.  After an initial assessment, several hours of online coursework, a competency interview, the preparation of a 15 page business plan, and two presentations with area leaders and the Vice President of Agencies I was HIRED!!

On May 7, I will officially begin training as an Agency Intern for State Farm.  I am excited about the opportunity to run my very own business and to hire a team of people who will provide remarkable products and services to our local area.  As I move into the next chapter of my life I am thankful for all that God has provided me and my family; a great husband, three wonderful little boys, the best mom and sister a woman could ask for, an enormous support system of friends and family and, most importantly, a strong heart and mind to carry us into the future.