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Translating Your Skill Set: Meet Hugh
“We have a saying in the film industry,” Hugh began. “Just when you think you’re out, they pull you back in!” If the reference to The Godfather wasn’t enough of a hint, Hugh has a passion for working in television and film that has translated to a number of different positions in the industry over the years. Whether it’s been in North Carolina, Florida, or California, Hugh has worked as an associate producer, as an assistant director, as a scout manager, and more.
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Knowing Your Worth: Meet Kevin
Kevin is a jack-of-all-trades. Whether it’s welding, construction, barbering, or any other number of things, if you’ve got a job that needs doing, he’s your man. “I’m a hands on type of person. I’m good at reading people and solving problems.” And while his end game is to get into the entertainment business by opening up his own lounge (“a place where you can celebrate and it’s ‘family’”) he also says that “right now it’s about building the knowledge and the worth of self.”
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It Takes a Village: Meet Maureen
Maureen will be the first one to tell you that she owes her recent successes to a number of individuals in the Wilmington community who believed in and invested in her. “It really took a village ever since I stepped foot in Wilmington to get me the opportunities I’ve gotten; I’m so beyond grateful.”
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Finding the Right Fit: Meet Ashley
For six years, Ashley worked as a Certified Medical Assistant at Wilmington Health. But after years of working there, she felt that she was stagnating and that her skills weren’t being used as fully as they could be. “I just needed room for growth. I wanted to use my skill set on a broader level.”
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Working Towards Perfection: Meet Morghann
“I am a worker. I love to work,” said Morghann, a past candidate of StepUp Wilmington. Since graduating from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Communication degree, Morghann has worked in journalism with WECT, and as a radio DJ and Director of Marketing and Promotions with Sunrise Broadcast. And when COVID struck, resulting in her losing her job with Sunrise, she started a cleaning business to keep the bills paid, Morghann’s Meticulous Maid Service.
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Felisha’s StepUp Story
If you’re someone who gets nervous when it comes to interviewing for a job, don’t worry, you’re far from alone. A survey has found that 92% of Americans are stressed by at least one thing or another when it comes to the process of job interviews.
Before coming to StepUp Wilmington, Felisha would definitely say that she was part of that 92%.
Gino Graduates from Cape Fear Community College
Every day Gino wakes at 5:30am. After getting ready and eating breakfast he hops on his bike and starts the 4-mile journey to Dillard’s where he works as the store’s Support Manager. He is proud of his job and loves working at Dillard’s. You can tell from his smile that he has a warm and welcoming personality. Upon arriving at work, he helps prepare the store for opening and works until noon. Then he hops back on his bike for a 5-mile ride over to Cape Fear Community College where he has been a full-time student for the past two years. Last Friday, he graduated with his Associates degree in Arts. Read More
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