Clifton Kyle Gregg Jr

4/28/16
Dr. Stowe
Essay: Skills 2

I have learned such skills while at Johnson C. Smith that I need to stay on my A game
at all times. I was trained to dig deeper, and to move beyond the superficial. They learn to
recognize their own biases and to make sound conclusions based on carefully gathered evidence.
As critical thinkers they are able to process very abstract ideas, and can examine issues from
many different perspectives. Hence, they are master problem solvers and decision makers.
Because much of their learning is based on understanding and conveying complex ideas
and diverse points of view, I become a skilled writer and articulate speakers. These are skills that
have practical application in most modern workplaces - delivering presentations, drafting memos
and reports, and in everyday professional correspondence (like writing e-mail).
My organizational skills, ability to multi-task, keep records, manage a calendar and plan
things out in advance, and are all skills that will make an asset to the field of sports management.
Through experience gained through my internship, my time at Johnson C. Smith University and
my experience as member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, I have learned gained
leadership qualities and I learned how to step out of my comfort zone. I had known chose but to
learn peoples weaknesses and strengths and I had to become a leader weather I liked it or not.