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then again you can’t because you’re in the
moment and you’ve just scored a touch-down.
You’ve just beaten someone. And to be good at
something you’re so competitive about is a feel-
ing you can’t explain.
KW: Precious few pairs of siblings have been
able to make it to the NFL. I can think of Eli and
Peyton Manning and Tiki and Ronde Barber.
What do you attribute your and Vontae’s success
to? Your genes? Luck? Hard work? Good coach-
ing?
Vd: I’d have to say hard work. We’ve worked
so hard to get to where we are today. And noth-
ing comes easily in terms of success. If you want
success, you have to work hard at it and realize
that it takes time; it doesn’t come to you
overnight. I was just speaking with my little
cousin on the telephone who wants to be a singer
and she was upset and a little discouraged
because she wants to be a singer and it’s not hap-
pening yet. But what I told her is that instead of
being upset, you should be practicing, because
the harder you work the more successful you’ll
become. All my life, I’ve worked hard knowing
that someone else is out there is trying to outwork
me. So, I’d be out there on Christmas and during
winter breaks. That’s how I’ve kept my edge.
KW: Bernadette Beekman observed that you
and your brother do a lot of charity work. She’d
like to know which gives you the most satisfac-
tion.
Vd: Giving back and trying to create opportu-
nities that will be advantageous to kids in the
future. When I was a kid, I didn’t get to meet role
models from the NFL or the NBA. So it means a
lot to me to put a smile on their faces by showing
up.
KW: You launched a design company last year,
Modern Class Design. What are your future
plans with it?
Vd: To take it to a whole new level with urban
renewal projects. I look at this business venture
as an opportunity to give back and build my
brand at the same time. At the end of the day,
what could be better than making a great living
and making a big difference?
KW: Is there any question no one ever asks plays the day before a game.
KW: The Uduak Oduok question: Who is your
you, that you wish someone would?
favorite clothes designer?
Vd: Hmmm…. I’ve gotta think about that.
Vd: Louis Vuitton.
KW: The Tasha Smith question: Are you ever
KW: Dante Lee, author of Black Business
afraid?
Vd: The only time I really get afraid is when Secrets, asks: What was the best business deci-
something is affecting my family. But even then, sion you ever made, and what was the worst?
Vd: The best business decision was getting
I start to think about the Bible and the passage
that says “you should fear no one, fear no man, involved in my interior design company and the
worst was putting money into a casino.
but only God,” and I feel better.
KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you
KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you
see?
happy?
Vd: I see an image of me, Vernon Davis,
Vd: Yes, I’m happy. I wake up each and every-
day happy because of all of the great things that someone who works hard, is determined, self-
I have going on in my life and I think about all of motivated and wants to succeed in everything he
the blessings that God has bestowed upon me. I does and is a genuinely loving person.
KW: If you could have one wish instantly
don’t think about the past, I only think about the
present because what I do today sets me up for granted, what would that be for?
Vd: To meet with President Obama
the future.
KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question: What is your
KW: The Teri Emerson question: When was
earliest childhood memory?
the last time you had a good laugh?
Vd: Learning how to tie my shoes.
Vd: About an hour ago. I was joking with one
KW: The Toure question: Who is the person
of my buddies who was walking my dog. He saw
my teammate Delanie Walker whose jaw is wired who led you to become the person you are today?
Vd: My grandmother.
from a football injury, and my friend thought
KW: The Judyth Piazza question: What key
Delanie couldn’t talk, so he didn’t talk to him.
But Delanie can talk and the whole thing was quality do you believe all successful people
share?
funny to all of us!
Vd: A great work ethic.
KW: What is your guiltiest pleasure?
KW: What advice do you have for anyone who
Vd: Brownies!
KW: The bookworm Troy Johnson question: wants to follow in your footsteps?
Vd: Be a leader, not a follower. Never let any-
What was the last book you read?
Vd: 4 months of Biblical passages in Our one tell you what you can and cannot be. Always
follow your heart and have faith in yourself and
Daily Bread.
KW: The music maven Heather Covington believe in the Lord and He will believe in you.
question: What was the last song you
listened to?
Vd: “Boo Thang” by Verse
Simmons.
KW: What is your favorite meal to
cook?
Vd: Baked chicken, broccoli and
mashed potatoes
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
KW: The Sanaa Lathan question:
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this
What excites you?
part-time position which assists the NCNM clinical lab in
Vd: Watching highlights of my
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
$4,247 - $6,050/month
Initial Application
Review: Friday, Jan
20th at 5:00 PM
Coordinates and facili-
tates Emergency
Management planning,
training and exercises.
Develops and facilitates
response and recovery
plans. Minimum qualifi-
cations: 1 year of relat-
ed work experience.
Bachelors Degree may
substitute for experi-
ence. Other qualifica-
tions and complete job
requirements in applica-
tion packet:
Download application
www.cresa911.org/
employment
Call (360) 992-9215
Wash Relay Service 7-1-1
710 W 13th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660
Clark Regional
Emergency Services
Agency
EQUAL OPPOR -
TUNITY EMPLOYER
1-11-12
its mission to provide quality patient care, excellent lab
services and educate naturopathic students in lab pro-
cedures. Full job description and application details can
be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 1/17/12 EOE
1-11-12
CAMPUS RECEPTION
9-1-1 DISPATCH
OPERATIONS
MANAGER
$6,153 - $8,761/month
Applications due:
Friday, Jan 20th at
5:00 PM
Download application
www.cresa911.org/
employment
Call (360) 992-9215
Wash Relay Service 7-1-1
710 W 13th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660
Clark Regional
Emergency Services
Agency
EQUAL OPPOR -
TUNITY EMPLOYER
1-11-12
1-11-12
COMMUNITY CLINICS PATIENT
SERVICES COORDINATOR
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this
part-time, benefited position which is responsible for
services surrounding the delivery of care to NCNM’s
community clinic patients, including referral coordination,
handling of medical records and promotion of the clinics
in the general community. Full job description and appli-
cation details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes
1/17/12 EOE
1-11-12
RETAIL INDUSTRY WORKFORCE
CASE MANAGER
New Avenues for Youth’s nationally recognized career
training program is currently seeking a Workforce Case
Manager to join our talented team in teaching job readi-
ness skills and coordinating employment services for at-
risk teens. We are seeking a dynamic individual to sup-
port a retail industry training and job placement project
for youth from the North East Portland area. Experience
working with high-risk youth and communities of color
required. Vocational/educational training experience and
bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Fulltime position,
competitive salary and excellent benefits including
employer paid medical, dental, life, disability, and retire-
ment. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New
Avenues is an equal opportunity employer.
Please email resume & cover letter to: jobs@newav-
enues.org
attn: Autumn
1-11-12
VICE PRESIDENT OF RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is looking for a
highly motivated fundraising professional to serve as our
Vice President of Resource Development. This person
will oversee all aspects of UWCW’s resource develop-
ment strategies and initiatives, e.g., an annual workplace
campaign of over $20 million, affinity group programs,
planned giving, endowment, major gifts, in-kind gifts, and
capital
campaigns. Info: http://www.unitedway-
pdx.org/careers/vp_resource_development.php. Cover
letter and resume to employment@unitedway-pdx.org,
Job #4000. Closes 1/29/12. Equal Opportunity Employer.
1-11-12
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Manages the 9-1-1
Public Safety Dispatch
Center and Training /
Quality Assurance /
Accreditation Programs.
Minimum qualifica-
tions: 4 yrs Program
and Staff Management,
plus 6+ years in public
safety communications.
Other qualifications and
complete job require-
ments in application
packet:
National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this full-
time, temporary position which provides communication
and campus support by receiving and routing incoming
calls, processing College mail, greeting visitors, and pro-
viding information to students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Full job description and application details can be found
at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 1/20/12 EOE
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