Furniture for the Haitian peopleWhat type of job are you looking for? I want to work in Haiti where I am needed. The Haitian people need help and it appears, from the opinion of an outsider looking in, these people need our help. I can not imagine what it has been like for so many to lose so much and just bounce back, as best they can, to waking up each morning with a smile. I have a lot to offer in my abilities and I truly want to work in Haiti where I can make a difference every day. What nationality are you? I am American. Irish heritage. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English fluently of course, and I am studying Spanish, but I have a lot to learn. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I will go where I am needed, do what needs to be done, and contribute very quickly. What countries have you worked in? Only the United States. What countries do you have a visa to work in? None. What field do you currently work in? Radio Talk Show Host, but I am an experienced woodworker, and I have a tremendous amount of experience in designing and manufacturing, by hand, Island style furniture. What fields have you worked in before? Sales training and management, furniture design and manufacturing, radio, media, security, grocery industry. What qualifications do you hold? Successful designer and manufacturer of durable furniture. Training and management of a staff, media experience. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? A specific skill set is more important than formal education in my opinion. An individual with vast experience building homes for instance learns the "ins and outs" of building. Another may have read every book in the world and taken every class, but until he or she actually does the work, they are at a disadvantage over the individual with 250 homes under his/her belt. I have vast experience in design and manufacturing of a furniture line which would be perfect for the citizens of Haiti. Every item is stylish, durable and very reasonable to manufacturer. I developed the designs one by one, without the help of text books or formal classroom training. In the United States, there are thousands of items in homes today which I designed and our small factory manufactured. I would challenge any classroom trained individual to duplicate our efforts in the same time frame which we accomplished this task. Describe the benefits of working with others The support of fellow team mates when challenged with a goal to complete is amazing. Working as a team, seeing your results, watching as your strong team mates help and support and teach the weaker members, helping them be all that they can be is very rewarding. Describe the benefits of working alone Being able to push yourself, work the long hours without worrying about pushing your fellow employees beyond their abilities. What was your worst working experience? Working for a manager who believed the proper way to motivate employees is through intimidation and embarrassment. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Do it one, do it right and move on to the next step. What unique skills do you have? I have the ability to lead and motivate and team. I can be part of the team and earn the respect of the team mates reguardless of their different backgrounds and beliefs. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Recreating a small factory with basic equipment to manufacture furniture for the people of Haiti. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? While manufacturing, we were able to produce an incredible amount of furniture in a very limited space simply by managing our efforts as a team. Why do you want to go to Haiti and work? I want to make a difference. I owned a large furniture store in the United States. Along with most of the store in our area, we closed it approximately 7 months ago. I want to work in a position where I can make a difference for thousands of people and Haiti needs this now. And for many years to come. How can potential employers contact you? By email at wakeupcall@aol.com, by U.S. Postal Service at PO Box 216, Studley, VA 23162, or by phone at 804-955-0802. Thank you for your consideration. | 
