{"id":302,"date":"2026-04-28T15:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/?page_id=302"},"modified":"2026-05-01T20:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:57:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Greetings, and thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio. My name is Terria McNeil, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an anticipated graduation in Fall 2026. My goal of becoming a reconciliation accountant or an esports manager in the gaming industry is shaped by both my professional experience and personal interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I currently work as a reconciliation accountant, where I have developed strong analytical, organizational, and financial skills. These abilities allow me to manage accounts, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy. At the same time, my passion for gaming has inspired me to explore how these skills can transfer into a career within an industry I genuinely enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming has always been more than a hobby for me; it is a space where strategy, storytelling, and growth come together. I am especially drawn to role-playing and adventure games, where characters develop over time to achieve success. This mirrors my personal belief that growth requires dedication, persistence, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I pursue my Bachelor of Science in Leadership Interdisciplinary, I am strengthening my ability to lead, collaborate, and adapt skills essential for both accounting and esports management. I am also driven by my goal to become the first in my family to earn a master\u2019s degree, breaking barriers and setting a new standard for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the gaming industry, I hope to either ensure financial integrity as a reconciliation accountant or lead teams to success as an esports manager.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-1024x948.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" style=\"width:307px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-1024x948.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-1536x1422.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-833x771.jpg 833w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website-192x178.jpg 192w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/ids493spr-eportfolio-tm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40983\/2026\/05\/me-for-website.jpg 1852w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings, and thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio. 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