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eventually it would be very cool if we could figure out ways that we could help each other, either by information, services, discounts, etc that we can offer each other.. and knowing who contains/offers these things

my proposal is that we mention our jobs/careers, specialties, hookups (if comfortable), etc and we figure out our network of expertise around the site

being as that we're all united by a common cause having nothing to do with who we are by life choices we should have a very broad base of fans.. everything from ditch diggers to lawyers (not to elevate or make light of any career) that can help each other

for example.. I've worked retail, alternative health, etc

some key interests/knowledge that I hold happen to be health and nutrition, of course my work, computing, etc.. I can expand on actual expertise, experience, etc

say SkinsFan23 (fictional user, I think?) is a roofer, we have a list of users/specialties and when someone has a roof leak he can look to that guy for helping points or even a service referral

what do you guys think? I've done this elsewhere and been able to hook people up with product discounts, advice, etc and it's a great resource that ties the community together

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This is a decent idea. I'm not located near most of the Warpath membership, but luckily what I can offer can be done over the internets.

[U]Education[/U]
MBA in Finance, Temple University 2003
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Finance w Math Minor, University of Richmond 2001

[U]Work Experience[/U]
Industry: Healthcare Providers (hospitals & physician practices)
Specialties: financial analysis, strategic business planning, market analysis, investment appraisal, merger & acquisition analysis, database maintenance & administration, statistical inference & hypothesis testing

[U]How I can help[/U]
- Personal financial planning, budgeting and investment advice (I'm NOT a stockpicker, though)
- Advice on using Microsoft Excel, Access, and some other database constructs
- Some business consulting, if you've got a business idea run it by me, I'll think up as many hard questions as I can which you'll need to find the answers to, which hopefully will make you successful.
- Some advice on federal tax returns, though if you're self-employed forget it, that's over my head.
- Tutoring in math and statistics

[U]Interested In[/U]
- Occasional legal advice.
- Computer networking assistance.
- Redskins tickets (lol)

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[quote=Schneed10;665569]This is a decent idea. I'm not located near most of the Warpath membership, but luckily what I can offer can be done over the internets.

[U]Education[/U]
MBA in [B]Finance[/B], Temple University 2003
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, [B]Finance [/B]w [B]Math Minor[/B], University of Richmond 2001
[/quote]

Lol, now all the salary cap stuff makes more sense. Funny though, if I had actually stopped to think about it I would have pegged you as an accountant.

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Great start schneed, sounds like you're quite analytical, which isn't a great surprise, but the depth of it is nice

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Finding sites has always been helpful to me.

VA Gun Trader has armed me on the cheap. Thanks

If you need an ally to fight the NWO, I'll do what I can.

Mwuu Haa Haa Haaaaa! :FIREdevil

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I like the idea of this thread. I'll play.

My education background is business administration. I worked as a mortgage broker for a while, so I know a lot about the finance side of real estate. I no longer work in the industry, but I know lots of people who do. Anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable mortgage consultant, I know plenty of people. Also, I have a few realtors in the DC area that I'm close with. Basically, if you're looking to purchase or refinance, I can help out for sure.

Currently I'm the beverage director for a restaurant group here in the DC area. If you want a reservation and killer service at 4 of DC's top 100 restaurants, I can help you there. However, I'm not willing to openly discuss what specific restaurants I work for, so PM me if you're interested there.

I also have a lot of experience with exercise and nutrition. I'm a bonafide gym rat. Also, my fiancee has multiple personal training certifications and has a degree in applied physiology and kinesiology. So anyone who wants any advice on workouts or nutrition tips, I'm happy to help you out.

Oh, and I'm a Florida Gator, so if you need any advice on kicking the crap out of Tennessee or Florida State, I'm your guy. :)

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This is like the sober version of Angry's Pay It Forward idea I take it.

When it comes time to buy a home, I'll be asking a lot of questions to many of you here

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Education
Automotive Technology Certificate Program, James Rumsey, 2006
A.A.S. in Information Technology with a Major in Computer Programming, 2005

Work Experience
Industry: Automotive dealerships, body & repair shops.
Specialties: automotive diagnostics/repair, body reconditioning/repair. detailing.

Hobbies:

As many know, I moonlight as a boxer, and have just started getting into MMA. I have been transitioning into a role as trainer/coach, and as of last year, started working with walk in amateurs, or people just looking to develop a training/fitness program...

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to bad this didn't come out when I worked in Marriott Revenue Mgmt, I use to be able to get hotel rooms for $29 a night for myself and friends and family.

Now I just build cost models for the Army. So if you want to cost something out in then year dollars, base year dollars, etc...I be happy to help.

SolidSnake I too have an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology from North Virginia Community College in Manasas, I went at night to further my hobby. Tons of respect for folks who turn wrenches for a living, hard work.

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Cool thread.

I'm a network administrator for Mars, Inc. (M&Ms, Snickers, etc) so I'm happy to help with any IT related issues. Also get candy hookups from time to time, so there's that... In a past life I was a broadcast journalist, but gave it up due to being absolutely miserable. That said, I have strong editing/proofreading skills, so if anyone needs a second set of eyes, hit me up.

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I'm a Spelling and Grammar teacher for public schools. My special interest are in helping people not willing to help themself.

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[quote=firstdown;665660]I'm a Spelling and Grammar teacher for public schools. My special interest are in helping people not willing to help themself.[/quote]

Good stuff. :laughing2

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I'm currently a server admin and support specialist here, so any computer questions, I'm glad to answer.

Have a BA in Graphic Design, but Summo is waaaaaaaaaay better than me, but I can still answer questions.

Also have a decent amount of car knowledge, so I can answer simple to intermediate car questions.

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[quote=firstdown;665660]I'm a Spelling and Grammar teacher for public schools. My special interest are in helping people not willing to help themself.[/quote]

That was your best post ever!

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;665631]Cool thread.

I'm a network administrator for Mars, Inc. (M&Ms, Snickers, etc) so I'm happy to help with any IT related issues. Also get candy hookups from time to time, so there's that... In a past life I was a broadcast journalist, but gave it up due to being absolutely miserable. That said, I have strong editing/proofreading skills, so if anyone needs a second set of eyes, hit me up.[/quote]

Wow. I'd love to know what working at Mars, Inc. must be like. Heard it's pretty secretive inside those walls. Have you ever read this book? It's one of my favorites

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Emperors-Chocolate-Inside-Secret-Hershey/dp/0767904575/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267024314&sr=1-2]Amazon.com: The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars (9780767904575): Joël Glenn Brenner: Books[/ame]

Not to be confused with this great book

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chocolate_War]The Chocolate War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;665664]That was your best post ever![/quote]

So it only took me 8,692 post to gain your approval? That was time well spent.

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[quote=SmootSmack;665666]Wow. I'd love to know what working at Mars, Inc. must be like. Heard it's pretty secretive inside those walls. Have you ever read this book? It's one of my favorites

[url=http://www.amazon.com/Emperors-Chocolate-Inside-Secret-Hershey/dp/0767904575/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267024314&sr=1-2]Amazon.com: The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars (9780767904575): Joël Glenn Brenner: Books[/url]

Not to be confused with this great book

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chocolate_War]The Chocolate War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url][/quote]

Yes, I've read "The Emperors of Chocolate." It's a great company to work for, if a bit... eccentric at times. Overall, awesome place to work. Plus I go home smelling like chocolate everyday, which the wife loves.

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I am a government attorney. As such, I have no skills.

That will be $5,720.00.

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I have no discernible skills...well I'm fluent in Spanish if that helps

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[quote=JoeRedskin;665718]I am a government attorney. As such, I have no skills.

That will be $5,720.00.[/quote]

Wait, you are a government attorney, so we don't gotta give you squat!

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I have a sociology degree, with a focus on criminology. When I was in college my professors wanted me to pursue a PhD in the field, but I never did partially due to a lack of strong convictions; I consider myself a relativist and most college professors hate that. I looked at some schools, UMD as a great criminology program and GW as a cool masters degree that's basically 20th century American history from a sociological prospective, but I couldn't make up my mind and I never wanted to take the GRE so I just started working instead.
Despite my nonsensical ramblings here I was a good writer back in the day, and I may still be. In the past I wrote some pieces for a couple of friends' now defunct blogs and that was enjoyable but I'm much too lazy to do that sort of thing for very long on my own.

I currently work for a large marketing company where I basically prep data files for direct mail. I work on one of our biggest accounts where I make big blue coupons that one may use on a Saturday, if you have enough time. I feel like the guy from Office Space.

Basically I can offer no help to anyone, except I may provide the occasional zinger or pop culture reference.

That is all.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;665718]I am a government attorney. As such, I have no skills.

That will be $5,720.00.[/quote]

We've ALL already paid your salary...a few times!

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I have a BA in English, but I hate children. So I work at a bank. Come to think of it . . . . DAMN!

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[quote=SmootSmack;665722]I have no discernible skills...[B]well I'm fluent in Spanish if that help[/B]s[/quote]

Native speaker or just learned the language?

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MBA here, 8 years exp in the insurance industry ranging from no fault, disability, and workers comp. Also have some decent knowledge when it comes to vbulletin and getting a website off the ground.

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[quote=Ruhskins;665736]Native speaker or just learned the language?[/quote]

Native speaker

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MBA as well. Manage the day to day business strategy for a domestic (US) sports network.

I coordinate, develop, and manage the planning and implementation of strategies that leverage our assets in order to optimize revenue generating streams and grow the business while increasing viewer awareness and consumption. (There's that MBA!!)

In other words I have to balance the fine line between keeping our advertisers happy and the money coming in and giving the viewer what they want.

Can't get you tickets to a sporting event, can't get you a job. Can offer career advice I suppose

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[quote=Mattyk;665738]MBA here, 8 years exp in the insurance industry ranging from no fault, disability, and workers comp. Also have some decent knowledge when it comes [B]to vbulletin and getting a website off the ground.[/B][/quote]


Why do have to lie to make yourself look cool? =)


Off topic but funny my boss just came back from the DMV and they told him he could re-register his car on-line or on the internet next time. He asked which was better and she said on-line. LOL! I nearly pissed myself.

I didn't realize anything was cool when it comes to having an MBA, working in insurance, or running a site. I yawned just typing that lol

But if you say so. ;)

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[quote=Mattyk;665766]I didn't realize anything was cool when it comes to having an MBA, working in insurance, or running a site. But if you say so. ;)[/quote]


I meant more in the terms that we actually see that you are pretty awesome at vbulletin and starting a web site. It was a bad attempt at humor.

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[QUOTE="mredskins"]


I meant more in the terms that we actually see that you are pretty awesome at vbulletin and starting a web site. It was a bad attempt at humor.[/QUOTE]

Oh I know I'm awesome, I'm the ego remember? lol

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[quote=Mattyk;665771]Oh I know I'm awesome, I'm the ego remember? lol[/quote]


Exactly.

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[quote=SmootSmack;665617]This is like the sober version of Angry's Pay It Forward idea I take it.

When it comes time to buy a home, I'll be asking a lot of questions to many of you here[/quote]

haha, did that ever get underway?

we do it on bikeforums.net

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;665725]

I currently work for a large marketing company where I basically prep data files for direct mail. I work on one of our biggest accounts where I make big blue coupons that one may use on a Saturday, if you have enough time.[/quote]
I worked at the place that takes those big blue coupons for 3 years, hooked numerous people up with cutlery, cookware, etc. Probably will re-apply since nothing good else is coming through in the job market that I'm looking for.

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[quote=Mattyk;665738]MBA here, 8 years exp in the insurance industry ranging from no fault, disability, and workers comp. Also have some decent knowledge when it comes to vbulletin and getting a website off the ground.[/quote]
That you do. Forgot to add that specialty to mine, but I hadn't actually put my "profile" together, so thanks for the reminder.

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[quote=Mattyk;665766]I didn't realize anything was cool when it comes to having an MBA, working in insurance, or running a site. I yawned just typing that lol

But if you say so. ;)[/quote]

Whaaa? Forum admins get all the chicks man. Heard you fly in the WP ladies
every few weeks ;)

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I worked at McDonalds when I was a kid, so if u want to know what goes on in the kitchen there... Nah trust me u don't wanna know.

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[QUOTE="tryfuhl"]

Whaaa? Forum admins get all the chicks man. Heard you fly in the WP ladies
every few weeks ;)[/QUOTE]

Tiger ain't got shit on me

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Back to therapy for you.

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Education
heh.. some college

Work Experience
Industry: Retail, Computer Hardware/Software, Web Admin, Fitness and Nutrition
Specialties: retail management, desktop support, malware removal, web forums and other script support/install/customization, search engine optimization, workout supplements, goal based fitness programs, nutrition, body recovery, alcohol/liquor (not so much wine, but a bit)

How I can help
- Finding good deals on products, how to save money when doing blah blah
- Advising/constructing lifestyle plans towards fitness goals
- If there's a liquor or workout supplement (mostly ingredients than every label) I've probably tried it and have an opinion on it
- Cutlery, Cookware, Kitchen Gadgets, even linens I have substantial knowledge of as far as what most people will need, specific product experience, etc
- Help starting/running websites, especially forum software (mostly vbulletin but also phpbb, mybb, smf, etc), some major Content Management System softwares, search engine optimization and organic traffic generation

More
Will add later as I think of things