I attended University of Western Ontario to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business. I also hold an Honors Bachelor of Commerce in Business from University of Windsor. My two business degrees have given me a strong core understanding of business and professional development. I have successfully operated two medium-sized businesses in Aurora for over 35 years, Thompson’s Fine Furniture and Thompson Funeral Home. My experiences of building up two separate businesses, overseeing the day-to-day operations, and managing 20+ employees have enabled me to utilize my education and expand my business skill sets. I sold both businesses in 2010, when I transitioned into an upper-level business management role as a Management Consultant for Smith Business Solutions in London, Ontario. I worked on consulting projects that took me on adventures outside of the province, where I was able to work with many different kinds of businesses, meet new people every day, and tackle complex business objectives. My vast business knowledge and strong people skills have become the base from which I currently operate as a professional Realtor®.