If you’re reading this, you’re halfway there

I’m looking for a job. It’s not that I don’t enjoy the one I have now, but it’s time for me to move on. I’ve served as the senior editor for TC Magazine since it started in March 2006. Because of our small staff I’ve had my hand in just about every facet of the magazine’s production. From design and writing to advertising and circulation, I’m even involved in delivering the final proofs to our publisher. It’s been a great ride and I think it’s equipped me with the skills I need to succeed in the world of publications.

In addition to TC, I’ve also had a few side jobs. My coworker and I call these jobs ASP, which stands for “and special projects;” the phrase thrown on the end of everyone’s title that enables the powers that be to throw any task to any person, qualification be darned. While they aren’t always fun, I can’t say that the ASPs aren’t helpful. My biggest ASP involves working with the Distance Delivery Bible Program. What do I do for that? All kinds of stuff. I design and write literature, recruit new students, hold receptions at various state schools, and a whole lot more. I’ve learned a lot of useful information on presentation, persuasion and salesmanship. The students that sign up for the program range in age from 21 to mid 70s, so I have to constantly spin the program to appeal to different people.

It doesn’t stop at Distance Bible though; I also work as an adjunct professor in the communication department. I teach two COMO 101 classes (basic speech), and I love every second of it. I never thought I’d enjoy teaching as much as I do. I have a passion for my subject and my students. I love seeing meek, scared college freshmen polish their communication skills and blossom into good listeners, speakers, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. They say that you’re supposed to throw modesty out the door when you’re doing resume stuff, so I’ll go ahead and admit that I’m a good teacher. I’m a good learner too. I think I may have learned twice as much as my students did after my first semester of teaching. There are a bunch of little things I’ll be tweaking here and there to make this semester better than the last. I’ll be sad to end this chapter of my life, but I have a feeling I’ll return to it someday.

So there you have it, I’m a magazine editor-recruiter-professor for hire (notice I used dashes instead of slashes, a slash would mean “either or,” not both…maybe I should add “-nerd” to that description). I’m really up for anything. Public relations, magazine work, copy writing, whatever. I’m pretty sure I can handle all of that, and if not, I’ll figure out how. I’m also interested in the game industry, so I’d be fine with putting my skills to use there too(Bioware, give me a call).

You’ve clicked your way here, read a little about me, and checked out my work, you’re halfway there. Feel free to contact me if you’re interested in moving to step two. Thanks for stopping by.