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I\u2019ll start this off by saying \u2013 I hated studying, but what worked well for me was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. One, I took extensive notes in class \u2013 like DETAILED notes. I earned the nickname, \u201cscribe\u201d because of how detailed my notes were.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2. Secondly, I try to remember key elements, whether they were historical dates, processes to solve a math problem, or formulas. I would put those to memory so that I could use them for testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
3. My final study step was to be calm. I realized that stressing out didn\u2019t help me at all. I always stayed calm, prayed, and just took my time when it came to testing. Letting the test, or assignment take control never helps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

   I’ve always seen your use of scribe but I never knew why. It took me an interview to find out haha. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   You have been a CAD administrator, an assistant project manager, and a project manager (2017 – present). What would you say you enjoy the most about being a project manager?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Project management covers a lot of things, but what I enjoy the most is seeing the results of the projects I work on. Seeing something come from a piece of paper to a real building, or renovation, is just awesome. I work mostly in healthcare and seeing something like a new ICU (Intensive Care Unit), or upgrades to equipment that will impact a patient\u2019s life is beyond a blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   What was the hardest part of the journey on your way there?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   What\u2019s hard on the journey are the demanding hours that are expected, both from school and in the work world. Construction has a heavy demand for long hours and odd shifts. It takes a big hit on your social\/personal life because you want to finish your assignments\/projects on time, and you never know when something will come up. Also, I have to add that being a young, black male in this field is difficult too. There\u2019s not much representation in the field. But, that\u2019s slowly changing and makes it easier for people to be interested in our field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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   If someone would like to become an architect what advice would you give them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   If someone wanted to join this field, I would tell them to think about what they really want to do in the field. There are so many tangents that someone can go into or branch out to. You just have to be willing to work hard and learn. There are so many specialties or ways that someone that studied architecture can go into. You just have to be willing to learn and try out new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Where would you like to head next in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   I would like to continue in construction management, and work in other types of facilities \u2013 I\u2019ve done work for retail, residential, and healthcare. I want to try to expand more to work in schools\/universities or back to retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   You have been a highly respected church leader for a number of years. You were one of the youngest elders in your church\u2019s history. How was that experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   It was really a blessing. As you know, it\u2019s definitely not easy, but I know God definitely put me there for a reason. It seemed really unexpected because over a short period of time I went from being a deacon to youth director and then a serving elder in a span of like 5 years. One of the best things about being an elder at a young age was that it created a bridge between the young and old at the church. That was a challenge in itself because I was spanning an older, traditional mindset, and a much younger, more liberal generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Why do you think it is important for young people to offer their services to the church?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Having young people being of service, or just involved, in the church is CRITICAL to the church’s growth. Everything is changing so quickly with technology and mindsets, so having a younger group helps to bridge the church with the community and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   You are also a Master Guide. Why is the Pathfinder club important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   This ministry fills a gap that many young people have in the church. It allows them to learn valuable skills and have great social interaction with other Adventist Youth. Now that I am a coordinator, and I train many of the pathfinders and master guides, I take it seriously, as I\u2019m training current & future leaders in the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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   You\u2019ve led and been part of initiatives to provide meals to the community. How was that experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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   Feeding the community was actually not my idea or initiative. It was an idea my brother had YEARS ago when I was youth director, and we could never get traction. Then it came up again with my staff, and Nancy was pushing for it, so I presented it, and it took off. It was probably the most impactful thing I\u2019ve ever taken part in. We served at least 100-120 people every time we went out to provide meals. The community was appreciative and the youth enjoyed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n