Resume
I need to create a new resume. The only resume I own contains information about special skills like “Southern accent” and “baseball.” It’s for background/extra work. While I would not be opposed to doing more of that, I have realized said extra work will never lead to a starring role. Ergo, I would rather not schlep around in winter clothes crossing and re-crossing the streets of NYC when it’s 95 degrees out. The smell of piss and burnt waffles is too overbearing in the heat.
Work History
Besides the occasional background work, my only paid job experience to speak of is eight years working as a waitress at TGIFridays. It used to pay the bills but not so much anymore. Now, it is simply a source of mild amusement and distraction.
Education
I have a B.A. in English with minors in Theatre, Journalism and Film. I also have completed three levels of Improv class at UCB. I will take more classes soon. Surely, that will add to my net worth. I took the IQ test on facebook & I scored 143 so I might be pretty smart.
Things I do & like doing
I like taking pictures. I have two fairly decent cameras. I am skilled with Photoshop but I only work on a PC and the only copy of Photoshop I have is the incomplete Elements cheap-o version. I also use some generic program that runs like the turtle in that commercial. It used to be great for selective coloring of pictures and creating animated gifs. I like making videos but my video camera necessitates a pretty awful proprietary program and the footage it creates is subpar despite my best intentions. I love to drive but, unless I get a new job that pays more money, I may have to downgrade from my beloved Mini =( I love music. (Here’s where you find out why I stay up until 6am most weekdays) For the past year, I have been in charge of my boyfriend’s band’s myspace. For the past six years, I have made their press kits, Tshirts, pictures, videos and posters but this more recent endeavor has led to my adding over 9000 friends to their page. While this has not taken them any closer to record deal, it has enhanced my skills as a vicious self-promoter and has guided my career focus toward something music related.
SOOOOO, in short, I would like any of the following jobs:
* Concert photographer
* Traveling concert photographer/documentarian (I love rock-umentaries.)
* Photo editor (preferably not for something stuffy like pharmaceuticals)
* Avante garde supplemental wedding photographer who is responsible for taking the “fun” pictures/candids
* Myspace researcher/friend getter (I have zero web design skills and do not know HTML)
* Graphic designer for a company willing to train me in the ways of the MAC world & all of the programs that I do not know (I am a fast learner.)
* Tshirt designer
* Continuity expert for movies/tv (I hate so very much when the glass refills itself halfway through a scene)
* Music blogger
* Professional improviser (I would be a perfect addition to the “Reno 911!” staff.)
* Rock star (I know five chords now and can almost carry a tune)
Daniel Johnston
Any suggestions? I have searched craigslist and monster and have yet to find a job that suits my abilities. I have, however, found out that I could get paid thousands of dollars per week just to take surveys from home. Too bad “taking surveys” is not one of my skills. Any ideas on easy ways to create your own professional looking photo portfolio online? I am currently sending people to my slightly out of date photo.net site. I am open to any and all suggestions.
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I would hire you for several of the above-mentioned jobs. But not the myspace thing. I’ve been told there are hordes of half-dressed teenagers who are really good at “getting friends”.
I only added that because oneof the jobs I found on craigslist (that has already been filled) requires someone with knowledge of bands on myspace and myspace skills. They don’t go for half-dressed guys tho. I still have issue with that. At least my penis cake has a home here. It’s my hottest blog post =) I thought this one would be more popular with all of the tags I added. Oh well… Back to the job drawing board.
You wouldn’t happen to be in the south jersey are would you?
I might be somewhere in the middle of NJ.
Oh, we have opening at our at&t store in Egg Harbor Township (just outside of AC) for sales support reps… Decent pay (about 10.50 an hour), great benefits and it’s union.
Let me know if your interested
I should mention your skills don’t really matter here. You basically talk to customers and manage the flow of customers coming into the store. O, and you get a company phone and two free lines of service
That’s a little far south for me but thank you for the offer
I really do appreciate it. it’s nice to know someone in the blogosphere is thoughtful.
Tis what I do