What You’ll Get If You Hire Me

 At the moment, I am looking for a remote customer support position.  I want to join a passionate team of people who work well together and believe in doing work that matters.  My work history is not what you would expect for a person trying to break into the tech industry, but that just makes me a little more unique.
What I Enjoy
  • Spending time and traveling with my family
  • Hanging out and learning with my RubyFriends
  • Learning new things, incuding tech, documentaries, science, etc.
  • Teaching people, especially when it comes to tech and social media
  • Helping and encouraging people whenever I have the opportunity

 

My Background
  • 10 years Law Enforcement ( 3 as a training officer )
  • 3 Years Corrections Officer
  • 2 Years Real Estate Sales
  • 5 Years Customer Service ( 2 as Asst. Manager )

 

  I am 38 years old and making a career change to do what I have always been passionate about. Ever since 5th grade, when my classroom got our first Apple IIe, I have been hooked on technology. I love how it changes, how it allows you to reach places you could never otherwise reach and allows you to create just about anything you can possibly imagine. So, I am on a mission to break into the tech industry and do work that I enjoy and am passionate about.
My strengths include the following:
  • Team player
  • Passionate
  • Driven
  • Self-Starter
  • Hard Working
  • Encouraging
  If your team is looking for a hard working and passionate person who gets along with just about anybody, I am your man.
Please feel free to email me at dennis@thecommongeek.com

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