E*Trade Financial, 1999 to present
I'm in the very enviable position of having a day job that I truely enjoy. I'm a Desktop Support Manager at E*TRADE FINANCIAL. I have been with the company since 1999. I was living in Sacramento, CA when I joined the company, they moved me to New York City in January, 2001, and then to Northern Virginia in 2006.
The job of a desktop support manager is provide second and third level technical support to computer end users and manage desktop support technicians. I love interacting with people and problem solving so it's a really great fit for me. I've also recently taken on the project of integrating Apple computers into our network. I've always been a "Mac guy" and am very happy to see Macs getting more attention in the enterprise. The opportunity to branch out of support and do a little engineering has been great.
Soft Focus Studio, 2002 to present
I also own and operate a small business, Soft Focus Studio. I do primarily studio boudoir portraits and wedding photography. Photography is something I love, it combines the creative and technical sides of my nature and allows me to meet a lot of people outside of work. I started doing portraits professionally in 2002 in New York City. I rented time in a small studio in Queens and had the opportunity to work with a number of very talented models and other photographers while honing my skills and personal style.
Previous Employment:
The Money Store, Desktop Support Technician, 1998 to 1999
Unites States Air Force, Logistics Planner, Travis AFB, 1996 to 1998
United States Air Force, Crew Chief F-111 and F-16 aircraft, Cannon AFB, 1991 to 1996