Marcus Cardoso

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MARCUS CARDOSO

Deciding to travel the world is the best thing I’ve ever done.It wasn’t easy, it involved saying no to a lot. I rejected promising job offers, I withdrew my life savings, and I ignored people who told me what I should be doing after graduation. These ideas of a conventional life felt like they belonged to someone else. I chose to follow my heart. I was reassured thinking about the adventures that awaited me and the learning I would do in the process. I knew that my best option was prioritizing the things I value; like curiosity, adventure, and personal growth.What I didn\'t know, was that my original plan for 1 year would turn into 2.5 years of spectacular adventures that were more fulfilling than I could have ever imagined. I travelled to over 50 countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Oceania. I lived each of those 970 days in a way that made me happy and proud. I lived outside of my comfort zone, I solved new problems everyday, and I kept myself open to learning. Giving up all of the comforts I knew for a simple life with only the things that fit into a backpack sounded backwards, but it was freeing. I expected to be lonely, but instead, I was always meeting amazing new people. I was constantly scared, but persisting despite that fear is the most incredible thrill I’ve ever experienced. A bit about myself: I live for experiences, not things. My goal is to live simply and passionately. I try to get outside as much as I can to hike and ride my bicycle. I love brewing a good cup of coffee, making brunch, listening to music, and of course, travelling. I am a people person who thrives from interactions with others and enjoys building relationships.During my time in the workforce, I have always looked for ways to add value, and pride myself on a strong customer focus and great communication skills. I\'ve also become adept at using data to drive business results. Now in addition to those skills, I’m excited to bring the experience and lessons from my time abroad to the workplace in the hopes of inspiring others and positively impacting the work at hand. At the very least, I’ll have some fun stories to share with everyone!I started travelling to learn more about the world that amazed me. Today, I continue to be driven by that child-like wonder. But instead of learning about it, I want to help make the world more amazing. I want to be a part of a hardworking team with a strong work-life balance, whose goals are meaningful. I want to work alongside people who are passionate about what they do and challenge me to be better everyday.