2. Me in 30 Seconds
I am a determined individual who places
great significance on hard work and
integrity. I am goal driven and motivated to
always improve myself and those around
me. I desire to further my expertise with
business through applying myself with
startup companies
3. Essays
• What matters most to me
– A hard work ethic that I have developed since my youth
• What disciple leadership means to me
– A leader who lives by example i.e. Jesus Christ
– To continue the process of becoming a disciple leader I strive to follow the
promptings of the Holy Ghost to help others around me come closer to our
Savior
• My three most substantial accomplishments
– Married my wife Leslie (2012-Eternity)
– Served an LDS mission (2007-2009)
– Joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves (2006-Present)
• Why I chose to study business at BYU‐Idaho
– To build up or start a business is my passion
– My wife and I were inspired to come to BYU-I
– BYU-I has the potential to teach me how to do business the Lords way
4. Return by Elder Robert D. Hales
I was inspired by the life experiences that Elder
Hales shared throughout the book. I received a
witness that as I live the gospel and put the Lord
first, others second, and myself third then I will
have more success and joy than is obtainable by
any other means.
5. Articles
• Whole Soul as an Offering: Elder David A. Bednar
– I realized that right now is the opportunity for me to put a reliable and
powerful engine inside my sports car or get the most out of my education
rather than to aspire only to get a degree
• Steady Upward Course: President Henry B. Eyring
– It is a blessing to attend BYU-Idaho and I can learn from the principles that
the institution is built upon such as the honor code and frugality
• Disciple Preparation Center: Elder David A. Bednar
– BYU-Idaho is a university not only of undergraduate degrees but also place
to prepare for the Lords work.
• How Will You Measure Your Life: Clayton M. Christensen
– We do not go to college for business only to learn investments and
transactions but also to build others up.
• Making a Living and a Life: Elder Lynn G. Robbins
– I need ensure that I do not get caught up in the race to the top but to put
God first in all things.
6. Career Leader Assessment
• Interests
– Enterprise
– Influencing others
– Coaching or mentoring
• Motivations
– Lifestyle
– Altruism
– Power and Influence
• Skills
– Interpersonal effectiveness
– Power and influence
– Analysis and strategic decision making
• Career Matches
– Management
– Development
– Research
7. Mentor
Kyle Kinghorn: President/Sole Proprietor of Citius Composites
– A composite company started in 2010 focuses carbon fiber based products.
– Kyle takes orders from clients then designs the product and manufactures
them while ensuring that the highest of quality is maintained and in a
highly efficient amount of time.
– Since it is a startup company Kyle has had to stretch his skills beyond his
Masters degree in Manufacturing Engineering and develop skills in
accounting, marketing, designing, and more.
– Kyle enjoys having the freedom of pursuing what he will owning his own
company but struggles with having the variety of machinery to produce all
the products that all potential clients would like.
– Afterwards I am more inclined to look to start my own company seeing the
possibilities, risks, and rewards that can come.
8. Summary
My long time decision to pursue a
degree in Business Management has
been reaffirmed in the conclusion of
developing this portfolio.
