How to Overcome Obstacles and Be Better with Steven Jaramillo

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

Steven Jaramillo is a Project Manager at Branded Group overseeing the company’s facility management client work orders. Steven is also a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. In today’s show, Steven talks about his career transformation following a divorce and a layoff as well as how his military service was the catalyst to finding his dream job.

Key Takeaways:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Steven shares a little bit of history about himself, his divorce, and what he does for a living 
5:45 Steven talks about how he changed careers and why, how he lost his job, and what he did to get back on his feet 
9:11 Steven talks about some of the reasons that made him decide to join the military after he lost his job 
10:46 Steven talks about the things that he was doing that helped him through the difficult situation he was in after going through a divorce and losing his job
12:38 Steven talks about being in the military and explains the difference between being on active duty and being a reservist 
14:16 Steven shares his experience at the training after he joined the military and also talks about the kind of work that he was doing at the time 
20:00 Steven talks about Glidewell Laboratories, what it is all about, and the work that he was hired to do at the company 
21:57 Steven also talks about some of the reasons that made him decide to be an electrician too and how he got into Branded Group
24:26 Steven talks about his experience working with Branded Group and at the same time being called on active duty 
25:32 Steven also talks about what he was called to do after he was called on active duty  
29:09 Steven also talks about the importance of having a supportive company and team in the workplace and his experience at Branded Group
31:54 Steven also talks about the Patriot Award that he decided to nominate Branded Group due to the support he got from them 

Shows Mentioned:
Navy Reserve: https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/ 
Everest College: https://everest.edu.au/ 
Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/ 
Naval Operational Support Center: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma/installations/ns_newport/about/tenant_commands/navy_operational_support_center.html 
Glidewell: http://www.glidewelldental.com/ 
Microsoft Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software 

Quotes Mentioned:
“Take every opportunity that’s have given you and just expound upon it and make yourself better.”

Guests Social Media Links: 
Website: http://www.branded-group.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-jaramillo-capm-0255659b/ 
Email: [email protected]