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Browncoats helping browncoats find jobs

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Sunday, May 17, 2009 4:18 PM

I know that many of us have been hit by the recession, and that many of us are on the job hunt. The browncoats are an amazing network of folks, let's harness that.

Please use this thread as a clearing house for the job search, I don't know how much it will help, but it never hurts to try.

Please post a quick resume summary, and or what you are looking for, desired location, etc. Try to keep it short and succinct

I'll start it off:

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Artcat is a Dynamic team player with proven ability to manage a $6,000,000 Fleet. Innovative problem solver with demonstrated flair to acquire knowledge and skills rapidly. Known for minimizing overhead costs by reviewing existing bills, decreased wireless phone cost by $33,000 over three years, electrical by 40%. Searching for a job in or around Houston, TX. artcat81 at gmail dot com

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Sunday, May 17, 2009 4:46 PM

RICKKER

not looking for work, am looking to help fellow browncoats. This is a network marketing company. You will be your own boss, make your own hours.
Please look at the following site and see if its for you.
blufrogenergy.com/rickcofer

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:49 PM

ARTCAT81

I go in for an interview via a temp agency tomorrow morning!

For anyone else looking, a temp agency may be worth looking into.

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:15 PM

BRIGLAD

I too am in the job market. I do have a part time job flagging traffic but it's not much compared to what I was making before.

My resume is too long to post here and as there are only two or three Vermont Browncoats on here and two of us are out of work...

Well, you get the idea.

Got an e-mail today in regards to my latest interview. I won't be called back for a second one.

Gets depressing after a while.

Something will pop up sooner or later... Or I'll win the lottery which ever comes first.. and right now, I think I might have better odds with the lottery.

Brian

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:28 PM

ARTCAT81

What kind of work are you looking for? or ideally hoping to find?

I may be in Texas but I have family all over, same for other browncoats. I have family in W. Virginia if that isn't too horribly far to travel for work (bear in mind my definition of horribly far is much different than most, I live in a city on a good day with no traffic it takes about an hour to traverse) , I can ask if they know of anything.

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:10 PM

BRIGLAD

West Virginia is a 12 hour drive... Kinda hard to commute that every day

I don't have a degree but I have experience in Auto parts (7 years) Route Sales (1 year) Aircraft Line Service (3 years) and I was an emergency medical tech on two different Ambulance services for a combined 14 years(10 full time. The rest was volunteer or part time)

I no longer have the EMS certifications and I kinda burned out in that field but just about anything else similar to the above I would take a look at.

Brian

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:41 PM

MSA

Hey just a suggestion to those out there searching.. your local school district is likely looking for classroom assistants. They pay's usually around $9-15 an hour depending on education and such. They do a background check, but the positions usually come with benefits. They don't need you to have education experience either... so check your local districts!!

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Friday, May 29, 2009 6:51 AM

ARTCAT81

Good suggestion, I had already hit the school districts up, but it might help someone else,another place to check is with the districts themselves, the local citiies, etc, Also, I hear the census bureau is doing a lot of hiring for next years census... its another possibility.

Also, good standing temp agencies, I interviewed with one on Monday, and they are already sending out feelers of possible job interviews. Really hoping something good comes from it.

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Friday, May 29, 2009 7:44 AM

MSA

fingers crossed for you sweety! Go knock em dead!

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 4:34 AM

ARTCAT81

xie xie for the well wishes, this is kinda nerve wracking, just applied at another half dozen places this morning.

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:41 AM

MSA

Well if they don't hire you, they are morons!! And you wouldn't want to work for morons anyway:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 8:03 AM

FOLLOWMAL

Not looking for a job and sadly don't have one to offer someone ( we have been able to continue with our one employee thru this recession by the skin of our teeth ) but I wanted to wish everyone luck and send positive thoughts everyone's way.

http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 12:05 PM

ARTCAT81

for anyone in Milwaukee, this just crossed my path... Totally not for me, I live in Texas, but.. hey, I'd love to see a browncoat get it

Employment opportunity at Dark Horse: COMIC RETAIL MANAGER.
COMIC RETAIL MANAGER

Dark Horse Comics is currently seeking a motivated, creative and organized self-starter for the position of Comic Retail Manager in our marketing department. We are the largest licensed/creator owned comic book publisher in the world. In addition to comics, graphic novels and prose books, we have a full line of pop-culture products.

Position Objective
*To increase overall visibility and sales of Dark Horse products in the Direct/Comic Market by working in conjunction with Diamond Comics Distributor to service retailers in the worldwide market.

Primary Responsibilities
* Develop and implement strategic plans to increase sales of frontline releases through promotions and marketing programs.

* Develop and implement comprehensive backlist programs to control catalog inventory, while maintaining market equilibrium with respect to product value.
* Maintain regular and ongoing communication with the direct market retail community and distribution partners.
* Maintain positive customer service for the direct market retail community by responding to questions, inquires, and requests in a timely and supportive manner.

Associate Responsibilities
* Coordinate the development of collateral and the creation of programs by partnering with editors, creators, creative and production.
* Researches market trends with respect to pricing, sales velocity and inventory to facilitate recommendations and track program performance.
* Stay abreast of changes in the market and distribution environment to best serve the objectives of the organization and adjusts plans accordingly.
* Pursue and complete special projects as required.

Supervision
* Supervision of two customer service/sales associates.

Requirements
* Must have familiarity with the direct market and multi-tiered distribution.
* Must have experience with product management, from inception and costing, through to sales and inventory control.
* Significant experience with licensed products and branding preferred.
* Must be capable in MS Excel/Word and have familiarity with HTML coding.
* Must be organized, personable and articulate.
* Must be able to work within various levels of an organization.

For qualified and interested candidates, please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements (a must) before or by June 12th, 2009 to:
Email: jobs@darkhorse.com, Attn. VP of Sales & Marketing.
Or Fax to: 503-654-9440, Attn.: VP of Sales and Marketing.
Or Mail to: Dark Horse Comics, Inc., Attn. VP of Sales & Marketing,
10956 SE Main Street Milwaukie, OR 97222.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:18 AM

ARTCAT81

Thought I would post an update, I started working again Aug 3. I'm grateful to have a job, but I want out of this one as soon as something better comes around.

Benefits are good, pay is ok, but its so high stress (and many of yall know I thrive in high stress) its making me physically sick.

but hey, I'm working. If I'm still here in a year I will have vacation, sick days & 401k. Starting next month I have health, optical and dental insurance (even if the deductible is stupidly high).

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
www.texasartcat.com/bluesun.html <--my bluesunshop

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Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:33 AM

FOLLOWMAL

Congrats on the job, Artcat. Despite the high stress. *wince* I know right now a job is a job and gratitude for one is a must.

We've still got our one employee. Still holding on by the skin of our teeth. Things are a bit better though.

Good luck all Browncoats out there!

http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/

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Sunday, September 27, 2009 5:00 AM

STOWEAWAY

I wanted to make a suggestion for anyone who is out of work & looking....

If there is a Carmax dealership nearby, it is worth applying for a job. They have lots of positions other than a car salesperson, if that's not your cup o' tea. The company is stable and the benefits are outstanding.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:16 PM

WINTERHART14

Okay... is the Darkhorse comics position filled? cause wow talk about dream job

Two...

If you live in any states but AK, HI, NH, and CA... plus a few others (laws about it) I have worked for LiveOps.com since 2005. I'm not making fulltime wages but I'm paying bills at least.

You need broadband access, and a plain ole telephone line w/o bells and whistles.

It's something.

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