Why this blog?

Why this blog?
Because what is portrayed in the media and which transpires in the general public's mind is that Africans flee their home countries for the USA, Europe, Asia or even within Africa, only to live in hardship abroad. The reasons: lack of or low education, poor language abilities for those in countries where the language is different than their original ones, legal status in limbo... Therefore they are mostly expected to stay confined into low level and odd jobs. Though these jobs provide for those doing them, the reality is very different for many others who overcome the obstacles to reach for higher grounds. This is where young Africans would learn about others' achievements and be inspired to do the same. Those looking for talented and ambitious Africans will also find a rich database to dig in. This site is interactive and all Africans are invited to honestly share their stories to show the side that some media never cover.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Charles Nignan: Operations Specialist, Bank Of America



charlesnignan@hotmail.com

Charles from the Ivory Coast came to the USA in August 1999 and attended the English language institute (ESL) in Blacksburg, Virginia. In the fall of 2000 he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). While in college Charles held different positions as cashier, food server and diswasher in the University dining services. In May of 2004 he graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Sciences in Economics. In June of 2004 Charles joined the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia, PA, where he worked as an Auditor. Since December 2006 Charles has been working for one of the biggest financial Institution in the country: Bank Of America, where he started as a teller and became through hard work and resilience an Operations Specialist ensuring the bank is in compliance within federal regualtions. He leaves in philadelphia PA and is working on furthering his education with an MBA in accounting.
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