James is a highly motivated college student pursuing a double major in finance and accounting, aiming to blend hands-on operations with informed financial decision-making. Alongside his academic journey, James tapped into his lifelong passion for cars and gained hands-on experience as a mechanic at Vettestorations, a company specializing in restoring Corvettes. This helped him gain skills such as creative problem-solving and adaptability. With a track record of success, he climbed his way to the role of shift manager at three local Tropical Smoothie Café locations while excelling academically in high school. His experience in food services not only shaped his financial management skills but also created a wide variety of skills including customer relationships, management, financial stewardship, and leadership. Eager to further develop his leadership capabilities, James is inspired to make a valuable contribution to his future endeavors.