How long with DCI and what brought you here?
Angela: I’ve been here at Direct Choice for two years. Previously, I was a Senior Accountant for an affordable housing non-profit. Although rewarding, I eventually realized I need a position with a company that was less frenetic and overly stressful. That’s what led me here.
What keeps you there?
Angela: While I still take on responsibilities beyond accounting, I’ve always thrived at smaller companies. I prefer the friendly atmosphere and respect that everyone has for one another.
What’s the worst job you ever had? For me, it would be my first job as a dishwasher.
Angela: I can’t say that any job, even retail work I had through college, was a negative for me. I’ve always learned something valuable and met great people throughout my working life.
You have a very calm and composed quality, yet you live a very active life. Tell me a little about that.
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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Angela: In addition to spending a lot of time with friends and family, I serve as the secretary of my church and as a financial member of my sorority which allows me to vote and run for office in my chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. In fact, I recently joined some of my sorority sisters who work in the UAE on a 9-day trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi while vacationing with a group of 20 family and friends from the States. Since traveling is my primary hobby, I was excited to visit the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building), the largest mosque and experience the diverse culture of the UAE.
Do you have any trips planned for 2019?
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Burj Khalifa
Angela: Yes, I have two trips thus far planned for next year: the first is a cruise with one of my best friends for over 30 years to Bermuda where we will both celebrate our birthdays. I also look forward to catching up with an old co-worker and friend who lives there. My second trip will be to Charlotte, NC to visit my sister and host our family reunion. I am also in the planning stage of my 2020 cruise to the Mediterranean.