Help out a Young Audiophile


This may seem pathetic, but I don't think so. I am a young audiophile with a decent Mcintosh and B&W based system. I have been buying and upgrading my equipment all through college and doing the best I can with my measly income from dishwashing. (Bringing the term "getting your hands dirty to reality)Well I'm now 22 and about to graduate and NEED A JOB! and a SACD player hahah Just joking uhhh well maybe not! Im very active on Audiogon but not too sure if this has been done before but here is my resume! Anyone got a job for me?

Adam David Wexler
10 Andover Terrace, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452
311 South Aurora Street, Apt 1. Ithaca, NY, 14850
Home Phone: Ithaca - 607- 273-3793 New Jersey - 201- 445-1886
Email Awexler1@IC3.ithaca.edu

OBJECTIVE
I desire a position in which I can utilize my creativity and personality with my superior interpersonal skills. My unique experiences, interests and studies have given me a strong understanding of people and our society as well as the media’s around us. I strive to apply my strong work ethic to a position in the entertainment or advertising industry and have the opportunity to share what I have to offer to the industry.

WORK HISTORY
July -September 2000 Site Coordinator, M3 Marketing
Traveled with the Montruex Jazz Festival to twenty major cities promoting the sponsor Oldsmobile. I was involved in strategizing placement of displays and all other media. I was also in charge of directing the hired talent as well as promoting the sponsor myself. I also helped to organize meet and greets between the musical talent and concert patrons. This job required me to work 18 hour days for 5-7 day stretches. This job required the ability to work under stress, and time constraints. Strong creativity and problem solving was crucial as well as communication and promotional skills.

May-July 2000 Publicity Intern, Island Def Jam Records
Assistant to the president of publicity along with other publicists. Responsible for multiple tasks. Daily tasks included, making and mailing artist press kits and occasionally press kits for the president and vice president of Island Def Jam, Searching media for artist coverage and sending it to the artists via fax, mail or messenger, Filing, basic video dubbing and editing, contacting print media’s and inviting them to events and concerts and finalizing ticket reserve lists, Everyday I was also responsible for compiling any media coverage of the Universal Music group and their artists and distributing it to the office. I mainly worked on Bon Jovi, Sisqo, Def Leopard, Willie Nelson, Along with many other up and coming artists. On a rare occasion I was an extra for a Bon Jovi appearance on Late Night With David Letterman. This internship required me to work in a high stress environment, that stressed deadlines, perfection and creativity.

May-July 2000 Appointment Setter, Perfect Match
This was a part-time evening position. I was in charge of setting appointments for a dating service. Main tasks were to promote the companies services and make sales. This job stressed interpersonal and phone skills as well as strong sales and manipulative skills.

Summer 1998- Winter 2001 Salesperson, Phone Operator, Repairs, Campmor Retail
I seasonally worked at the retail store as a sales person in the survival department selling camping survival needs. I advised and taught customers on outdoor survival and gear. I was also involved in repairing equipment. I often was the phone operator for the store. This job required extreme interpersonal skills, problem solving, and customer service skills.

EDUCATION
Glen Rock High School, 1997
BA Sociology, Concentration Institutions and Organizations, Ithaca College, 2001

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
 Ithaca College Comedy Club
 Film writing and acting for Ithaca college Film majors
 Besides my Sociological studies I have taken extensive classes in, Photography, Art, Audio, Computers, and in the Communications Field.
 I also designed several promotional concert bills for local bands.
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Several comments come to mind:

*Angela hit the nail on the head. I, too, came to this thread expecting something very different and was disappointed to see it was yet another marketing ploy. A bit different since the product is human, but certainly off the mark for the venue. As a hiring manager I'd actually be reluctant interview someone after what I believe was a violation of propriety. There's already too many rude people in my line of work.

*Jwongl gives very good advice. That is exactly how I got into high tech sales 20 years ago. Started working in the warehouse, wrangled my way into customer service and eventually into sales. Moved to software ~18 years ago and it's been a wild ride ever since. I personally know several others took a similar path and *none* of us has much of an education!

*I really don't care to see Tireguy's resume, though the actual work might be a different story depending on the cast...
Oh my lord what have I done...... Well some of my featured films include "Attack of the Zombie Gang Bang", "The Bone Collector" and I had a quick appearence on "San Fernando Jones and the Temple of Poon" (just kidding I have not been in any of those). I guess the gig is up, it is time for me to reveal my real identity......I work at the little tire shop on the prairie and in fact my life is incredibly boring except when I do things like this to make it more enjoyable. This was all a joke and I hope some of you laughed and enjoyed my coments as much as I did and if you were offended in any way.....grow up. Tim the Tire Guy:-)
Adam listen to Angela’s very wise counsel. I for one applaud your original initiative, however inappropriate and hope that for all the hoopla it caused will attract attention in helping you achieve your objective. The best of luck to you young man.
I suggest you go to the library or a book store and get the book "What color is your parachute" by Richard Bowels. It has been best selling book on choosing a carreer and finding work you like for over a quarter of a century. (I used it in 1975 when I was getting out of MBA school, and again in 1998 when I shifted carreers.) It will tell you just about everything you need to know, but you have to do the work yourself, of course. Best of luck. Get the book!!
Wow,

After receiving the first two postings I feared hostility against me and started to worry about the fact that I posted my personal information on the string. Now that I have received such a great response I am now getting the feedback and encouragement that I hoped for from our community of friends and enthusiasts. The resume that I did post is a more inclusive copy that I have to use when presenting my CV with no cover letter. Anyone have any comments on my work experience? While I have everyone’s attention why not critique my system? Here it goes ..... Mcintosh c-36 preamp Mcintosh 7100 amp, B&W 602 II’s (bi-wired), Pioneer pd 65 Trans, and a Conrad Johnson Da2b DAC, all connections excluding DAC and Transport are Mid priced Monster Cable. (Monster ain’t the best but all I could afford) The Pd-65 and CJ combo actually sounds like cramp and I hope to upgrade to a Sony 777 when I have the funds. I have also been dreaming to upgrade to a Mac amp with meters just for the sheer sexiness of them and a bit more power, but unfortunately the newer ones (even used (which is all I ever buy)) are too costly for me now and the older models are a bit outdated. As for the pre-amp I would love a newer model too but can’t afford one. Lastly wouldn’t Nautilus 604’s be nice!?! Well as you can see I have a big wish list! No wonder I’m going to extremes to get a job!