About Brian

I am an entrepreneur at heart and am looking to redirect my career back to my roots - technology. My skill set is unique, and with the right company I believe I will be a very valuable asset and resource. One of my greatest skills, which is not easily conveyed in a resume or interview, is problem-solving and my ability to streamline cumbersome business processes; my mind is just naturally always asking the question, "is there a better way to do this?" I appreciate your time and want to encourage you to contact me if you have any additional questions.

Key Info

Position Desired	Full Time
Willing to Relocate	Yes
Commuting Distance	No Preference
Acceptable Travel	No Preference
U.S. Work Authorization	U.S. Citizen
Eligible for U.S. Security Clearance	Not Specified

Interview

What did you learn from your previous job? (07/12/2009)

I've learned important principles starting from my college experience until today. Since I was a Bible student, I attended classes with many budding ministers. One of the most common mistakes a new minister makes is to go into a new congregation and immediately implement their personal "big ideas" and in doing so initiate some major changes. This often creates a backlash against the new minister. It's important to take time to get to know your new co-workers before attempting to push through your "big ideas." My first job was as a programmer for a small insurance software company. From this experience I learned that having fun on the job is okay and leads to a high level of commitment and job satisfaction. I also learned that having too much fun can lead to inefficiencies. During my time at UPS I grew a lot in many areas. However, I would say that the number one principle I took away from UPS was the importance of being as efficient as possible and in promoting an atmosphere of innovation which leads to continued efficiencies. Finally, at Home Depot I learned that putting your associates first and being a consistent and trustworthy leader will lead to a dramatic reduction in the number of disgruntled associates. I also learned that at times it may be necessary to terminate an associate for the betterment of the entire team.