MIDLAND, Va. – George Sharikas is a firm believer that you should never stop learning.  So the Warrenton resident, who already holds a marketing degree from George Mason University, keeps hitting the books hoping to get a better idea of how to plan his work and better manage his day.  Ultimately, he feels that continuing education will allow him to expand his business skills.

Sharikas, 26, has lived in or near Warrenton his entire life.  He graduated from Fauquier High School in 1999 and George Mason University in 2004.  He is now back at George Mason taking a project management course to gain the basics of project management. . . how to plan, execute, control and complete projects.  Following the completion of the course, Sharikas will take the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination and, upon passing, will become PMP certified.  One of the most valued credentials in project management, the PMP credential assures employers that you are committed to project management. Earning and maintaining this credential demonstrates a solid foundation of experience in effectively managing projects.

Sharikas plans to utilize his new skills in his position as a sales representative for Smith-Midland Corporation in Midland.  In this position, Sharikas is part of the sales team responsible to expand Smith-Midland’s sales of innovative, high quality precast concrete products.

Smith-Midland Corporation is a publicly traded company (OTC BB:  SMID, SMIWC; Boston Stock Exchange:  SMM, SMM/W). Smith-Midland develops, manufactures and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation and utilities Industries. Smith-Midland has manufacturing facilities located in Midland, Va., Reidsville, N.C.  Easi-Set Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation, licenses the production of Smith-Midland developed products around the world. For more information please call (540) 439-3266 or visit http://www.smithmidland.com.

According to George, “The Smith-Midland senior management team has been extremely supportive of me continuing my education.  Some of my classes are during work hours and they have allowed me the flexibility to forge ahead with my PMP certification.  I’m extremely grateful for their support.”

Sharikas is happily single and is enjoying life.