Graduate Profiles

Jake Grant, Jr.

Georgia College & State University, 2006

Major: International Business

Profession: Hospitality Management

Website: http://www.JamesMadisonInn.com

Hometown: Athens, Georgia

Attended Perfectly Polished: 1995 - 1999

Favorite Book: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Favorite Quote: "When were the good and the brave ever in the majority?" - Henry Thoreau

How did Perfectly Polished impact your leadership and life skills?

Perfectly Polished groomed me into being a gentleman and a leader. These two aspects are unstoppable in achieving life’s triumphs. The stellar social graces learned as a Perfectly Polished student create a recipe which yields an accomplished person. I am confident I would not be where I am today were it not for the well-spent time in Perfectly Polished classes.

What was the most valuable asset/skill you learned?

The most valuable asset/skill I learned in Perfectly Polished can be summed up in one word: RESPECT. I learned self-respect in confidence and respect for others through manners and dance. This life skill is easily used daily as a vehicle for success.