Mackenzie DeMania
For Career Development Class
"Left brain: I am the left brain. I am a scientist. A mathematician. I love the familiar. I categorize. I am accurate. Linear. Analytical. Strategic. I am practical. Always in control. A master of words and language. Realistic. I calculate equations and play with numbers. I am order. I am logic. I know exactly who I am."
Decision Making
My Personality Type
I have a Gold personality type. That means I am organized, loyal, responsible, prepared, committed, dependable, and punctual. When I communicate I prefer to do so in writing and communicate politely, mannerly, and indirect. Rule breakers, wasting time, and laziness frustrates me.
#2 Blue
- Trustworthy
- Peacemaker
- Loyal
- Team Player
- Thinks of others
#3 Green
- Curious
- Intellectual
- Loves learning
- Asks why
#4 Orange
- Fun loving
- Creative
- Generous
- Adaptable
- Charming
Navigator Results
Interests
-Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
-Advertising and Promotions Managers
-Counseling Psychologists
-Directors-Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
-Multimedia Artists and Animators
Skills
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
-Talent Directors
-Program Directors
-Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
-Multimedia Artists and Animators
Work Values
-Accomplishment
-Innovation
-Income
-Prestige
My Top 3 Career Choices
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
-Create original written works such as scripts, essays, prose, or poetry.
-Revise written material to satisfy needs of clients.
-Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings.
-Talk with clients, editors, publishers, or producers about written material.
-Write poetry for publication.
-Teach writing classes.
Working Conditions
-Comfortable office
-Private office
-Set own hours
-Usually 40 hours per week
-Some work in rooms full of other writers
Education Required
None, but creative writing classes/programs are useful.
Salary Range
Arkansas:
Hourly:$22.20
Yearly:$46,180
National:
Hourly:$26.89
Yearly:$55,940
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
-Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed
-Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members
-Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot and scene
-Compile cue words and phrases and cue announcers, cast members, and technicians during performances
-Collaborate with producers to hire crew members such as art directors, cinematographers, and costume designers
Working Conditions
-Under constant pressure
-Short term assignments
-Long irregular hours
-Evening and weekend work
-Must be in good physical condition
Education Required
Visual and Performing Arts Major
Salary Range
Arkansas:
Hourly:$21.42
Yearly:$44,550
National:
Hourly:$34,31
Yearly:$71,350
Advertising and Promotions Managers
-Cather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns
-Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations
-Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals
-Direct and coordinate product research and development
-Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising
Working Conditions
-Work in offices
-Long hours
-Attend meetings
-Travel
-Job transfers common
Education Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in Public Relations or Jornalism
Salary Range
Arkansas:
Hourly:$33.78
Yearly:$70,270
National:
Hourly:$42.59
Yearly:$88,590
Top Three Colleges
#1 Vanderbilt
-Private
-6,764
-$41,928
#2 Miami
-Public
-15,001
-$27,233
#3 Henderson State University
-Public
-2,878 students
-$4,584 per year
10th- Keep grades up, take PSAT and/or PLAN, and maintain resume.
11th- Boost GPA, take ACT and/or SAT, and maintain resume
12th- Get letters of recommendation, apply to schools, complete the FASFA, and apply for scholarships.