Driven (Principi & Task Force)

Application Essay: Results Driven

In the Department of Veterans Affairs where I work, getting results is highly valued. There are various examples that could be used to point out how important results are in this organization and how I go about ensuring that I get results when I am asked to do something. There are two examples that are important to discuss here. The first of these is the Farewell Ceremony that I took part in. In late 2004, I was directly asked by those high-up in my organization to plan and execute a Farewell Ceremony for the Honorable Anthony J. Principi, the 4th Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This particular event took place at the Veterans conference center at the VA headquarters located in Washington D.C. Many members of the President's Cabinet were leaving the administration at this time. The ceremony had a strong impact...
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