From cashier supervisor to Creative Project Manager, Dau'ne turned every role into a stepping stone and proved that perseverance and real-world skills can take you further than a four-year degree.
Dau’ne is a STAR who built a career through alternative routes—turning early work experience into leadership and impact.
She began her journey as a supervisor cashier at Kroger, where she developed strong customer service and team leadership skills. She later transitioned into education as a teacher assistant with special education, expanding her ability to communicate, support others, and adapt in dynamic environments. During her time as an educator, she also earned an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Houston Community College, strengthening her foundation in business and leadership.
Today, Dau’ne is a Creative Project Manager for the Paperless Pathways Podcast, where she helps drive storytelling and operations that highlight opportunity and career mobility.
Through every step of her journey, Dau’ne has built skills in creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving—proving that talent is developed through experience, not just degrees.
“Together, we’re tearing the paper ceiling and redefining opportunity.”
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