Ryan Long's profile answers

Writing. I write in my spare time and I intend to make it the main pursuit of my life. I've been published in a few small magazines but nothing too big as of yet.

I'm looking for a job in Administration or Sales. I have a knack for selling and I think I could do well for myself as well as my future employer.

Pay off student loans, purchase a small house somewhere in the wilderness of Maine where I could write and live without electricity, invest the majority of the funds a significant portion in land in order to set up parks and proprietary campgrounds.

I would love to have a career as a professional novelist. But, even Hemingway didn't support himself, in his younger years at least, with writing alone. So, I take heart that it will come someday

What's your greatest strength/ weakness? These two are classics which one can prepare all they like but can always use a bit of improvement. I would have to say my biggest strength is my ability to talk to people. My verbal skills really set me apart in my previous pursuits as an employee capable of both professionalism and articulation while making a sale and being sure of customer satisfaction.

My greatest weakness is a general sense of frustration when working with a team which I feel is dragging their feet. I tend to want to get my work done before I go out and play, so to speak, that's how I was in College and the reason I went through the entirety of my degree in three years; I simply like to get things done. It's something which is a proven asset with the proper team of like minded individuals but can be quite difficult to get around if I feel that team members, or the team as a whole is "dragging their feet."...

Boston. I am thoroughly entranced by the New England climate and atmosphere. As an aspiring writer I find that I gravitate towards the particular culture that has developed along the Atlantic seaboard. To be honest, most any large city in the New England/ New York are would be ideal. I'm looking more towards the large established firms to be found in the region....

Responsible for P.O.S operation as well as Point of Sale and high pressure selling. Responsible for a consistent 2.0+ Units per Customer daily average and consistent Employee of the Month

Toured local schools and public centers and demonstrated product for Mackinaw Kite Co. Developed speaking skills, showmanship and crowd technique. Taught Yo-yo lessons on a weekly basis and interacted with children as well as adults in a proactive sale-oriented environment.

Worked as both an enforcer of Michigan State University Policy and a councilor in Student Affairs. Called upon to mediate conflicts including simple roommate issues as well as larger threats to Residence Hall safety. Dealt with disciplinary matters, but the most important part was setting a positive example of the kind of behavior expected by MSU and the adult world...

Went through my Bachelor's in three years. Set out with expedience as my goal. Graduated with a 3.5 with my major in English and cognates in French and Anthropology. Worked as a Mentor (Resident Adviser) the last two years of my stay at MSU where I learned valuable skills such as listening and the necessity for fair and impartial judgment; skills necessary for a leader to succeed in the corporate world....