“If you’re going to do something, do it the right way. The first time!”
“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.”
“I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.”
“When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.”
“Why did you decide to switch from trucking to project management?”
Honestly, after years of running my own trucking business, I realized that what I really enjoyed wasn’t just the driving, it was the behind-the-scenes planning. Managing routes, coordinating deliveries, and handling unexpected issues on the fly. That kind of problem-solving and organization was something I naturally gravitated toward. I started learning more about project management and saw how much overlap there was, especially around logistics, time management, and communication. So I made the decision to formalize that interest, got my Google Project Management Certificate, and now I’m really excited to bring my real-world experience into a new space where I can grow and contribute in a bigger way.
“How did you prepare for this transition?”
I prepared for this transition by building on the operational and leadership skills I used daily as a trucking company owner and formalizing them through certifications and structured training. I completed the Google Project Management Certificate, earned a Six Sigma Black Belt, and became a Certified Scrum Master to back my hands-on experience with proven frameworks. Running a business meant managing budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholders—exactly what project managers do. The difference now is I’ve combined that real-world execution with industry-standard methodologies to step confidently into a formal project management role.
“Why leave a self-employed role where you were your own boss?”
Being my own boss taught me a lot from managing time and money to handling every problem that came up on my own. However, after a while, I realized I missed working with a team and being part of something bigger than just me. I enjoy collaborating, solving problems together, and having a shared goal to work toward. Project management really clicked for me because it lets me do all of that while still staying organized and lead, but within a team where I can keep learning and make a bigger impact. So for me, it’s not about giving something up it’s about leveling up and doing something more connected and long-term.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”
“Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.”
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”