Graduate year: 2024
Major: Finance
Employer: Dominion Energy
Industry: Energy
Job Title: Associate Financial Analyst
How did Benedict College or the Career Services Department influence your career or life?
Benedict College and its Career Service Department have been instrumental in my career and personal growth. With their immense support, I was privileged to be granted great opportunities, such as representing the college in the HBCU Battle of the Brains and attending conferences to boost my career skills, such as the NABA Regional Conference held in Minnesota. The experience shaped me into a confident problem-solving and team-work-driven individual. Benedict College and the Career Services provided personalized guidance that aligned my academic achievements with my professional aspirations, helping me secure internships at Nestlé Health Science and Dominion Energy. These roles deepened my financial analysis and data reporting expertise, equipping me for my current position as an Associate Financial Analyst at Dominion Energy. Benedict College’s commitment to excellence prepared me for academic and professional success and instilled the confidence and skills needed to achieve my long-term aspirations.
What is your advice for currently enrolled students?
I advise currently enrolled students to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities available at Benedict College. Build strong relationships with your professors and Career Services—they are invaluable guides on your academic and professional journey. Stay focused on your goals but remain open to new experiences that challenge and grow your skills, such as internships, competitions, and leadership roles. Make good use of your time and give your best in all you do, both in and out of the classroom. Network, for connections, brings opportunities you may never have imagined. Lastly, believe in yourself and your capabilities; it is with hard work and determination that your foundation for success will be laid.
Major: Finance
Employer: Dominion Energy
Industry: Energy
Job Title: Associate Financial Analyst
How did Benedict College or the Career Services Department influence your career or life?
Benedict College and its Career Service Department have been instrumental in my career and personal growth. With their immense support, I was privileged to be granted great opportunities, such as representing the college in the HBCU Battle of the Brains and attending conferences to boost my career skills, such as the NABA Regional Conference held in Minnesota. The experience shaped me into a confident problem-solving and team-work-driven individual. Benedict College and the Career Services provided personalized guidance that aligned my academic achievements with my professional aspirations, helping me secure internships at Nestlé Health Science and Dominion Energy. These roles deepened my financial analysis and data reporting expertise, equipping me for my current position as an Associate Financial Analyst at Dominion Energy. Benedict College’s commitment to excellence prepared me for academic and professional success and instilled the confidence and skills needed to achieve my long-term aspirations.
What is your advice for currently enrolled students?
I advise currently enrolled students to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities available at Benedict College. Build strong relationships with your professors and Career Services—they are invaluable guides on your academic and professional journey. Stay focused on your goals but remain open to new experiences that challenge and grow your skills, such as internships, competitions, and leadership roles. Make good use of your time and give your best in all you do, both in and out of the classroom. Network, for connections, brings opportunities you may never have imagined. Lastly, believe in yourself and your capabilities; it is with hard work and determination that your foundation for success will be laid.