So what do you do?

[blakstr1]

I wanted to start this post in efforts for it to be used as a possible tool that all of us could possibly benefit from.? I'm curious as to what everybody does for a living.? I use fishing as a basis for conversation everyday whether meeting new people or as an ice breaker with prosective clients / customers.? the first time I met Kim Stricker, he came into my office on a sales call selling his paint.? When he saw my screen saver, that had bass boats floating all over the screen, he got a big smile on his face and said this is a start of a great business relationship!? ?I believe networking can be done with almost whomever you meet...you can never know too many people.? ?Now if anyone takes offense to this please let me know and I can remove the post.? Also, if anybody doesn't feel comfortable with releasing information, then by all means don't post.? I'm posting with good intentions.? With that being said...

I am a Project Manager / Estimator for a Structural Steel Fabriction and Erection company in Saginaw.? We specialize in Dow Chemical and Corning plant work as well as commercial and industrial work (example) schools, hospitals, office buildings..

I also have been doing CAD home plans for about 12 years now.  I have worked independently for several log home companies and independent builders.  My wife finally got me to draw one for us, we are planning to build this spring.

[Skulley]

This is a good idea.  It is nice when we can all know what we all do for a living.  It helps make this a little more personal and maybe strike up new friendships.  And with that being said.....

I am a Instrumentation and Electronics Technician at DaimlerChrysler Engineering.  If my screen name is not a giveaway.....I am a salary UAW employee.  In June of 2005, I got elected Union Steward for my district.  DCX is made up of about 9 districts of about 900 Technicians and Experimental Mechanics.  When I am not the steward, I work in the ride and handling area for Jeeps and Trucks.  I have been with DCX for 21 years. 

BD   

[rudycard72]

I am the general manager of a restaurant in kalamazoo called Finley's American Grill were just down the road from D&R Sports, if your in the area stop in and have some of the best fall off the bone baby back ribs you've ever had.

[Skulley]

If we make our annual winter tackle shop tour as me and a couple of my fishing buddies like to call it......out to D and R and of course down to Edwardsburg to Lunkers, we will stop in for ribs.?

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You can count on it.  We just haven't decided when we are going to go.  Usually we go when Lunkers has their annual fishing extravaganza.  Usually in early March.

BD     

[stackenem]

Shipping and receiving supervisor with a plastics plant in fowlerville.

[Cheetam]

I always cringe when someone asks me what I do, because it's kinda hard to describe and I normally get blank stares from people...  I am an instructional designer who specializes in eLearning design and development.  Translation: I use the internet (the "e") and other digital technologies to facilitate learning (if you couldn't guess, this is the learning part  )...aka to teach people stuff.  Up until recently, I did independent consulting, mostly to Tier 1 suppliers, DCX, Daimler Financial, GMAC, UM Ann Arbor...blah blah blah.  But, with the downturn in the economy I've had to go and get a "real" job, so I'm working at Wayne State University as an Employee Development Specialist...a fancy way to say I work in the Training Dept developing eLearning and Performance Support materials, web applications, etc...

[yukonjack2]

I work for a Major oil company selling polyethylene (no 2 on the bottles for you non techno guys) to the automotive market.  Mostly into fuel tanks, basically big bottles strapped under your car. 
I went to ranger boats this past december to check out their need for tanks and or materials  - fun time to rub elbows with stricker and houston on work time! 

Better living thru chemistry!

[Bronzeback5LBER]

I drive a truck(box,30 ft.)for a copmpany that distributes corian,zodiaq(which are solid surfaces) and merillat cabinets the name of the company is H.J. Oldenkamp.

[djkimmel]

Short description: computer/medical data nerd

Longer description: work for McLaren Health Plan in Flint monitoring, watching over and babying our AIX - D3 based medical management server along with all the data requirements from the mundane to the kind of tricky when dealing with Michigan Medicaid, TPA and Commercial HMO clients and regulations.

I also try hard not to get stuck fixing everyone's old PC knowing they should really just go out and buy a new one.

I also try hard to avoid diagnosing all my relatives who think because I work for a hospital corporation in the medical field (they do kind of go together) that I must be know as much as any doctor (Ok - diagnosing the heart valve infection when the ER doctor thought it was a heart attack didn't help matters - I just got lucky...).

But I really just want to go fishing...

[225XS4Garza200PXL]

I don't have a real job yet... I'm still at Wayne State getting my degree... i'm a Marketing major specializing in Advertising and Communications...

Currently I hold a part-time job at American Eagle Outfiiters at Southland Mall...

I need a new job where I can work in the evenings...

I also sell boats for Wonderland Marine West... so if anyone needs to get into a new Stratos, Ranger, or Lowe fishing boat... shout me a hollar and we can see what we can do...

I hope to get a job in the fishing industry after I graduate and maybe fish on the professional level... but I still have alot to learn...

Jose

[Revtro]

As my screen name and URL give away... I'm a minister at a church in Eastpointe.? I founded The UCC, a nondenominational church, 9 years ago and see myself doing this the rest of my life.? Don't worry, I won't preach at ya when I see you at a tournament.? ? As serious as I am about God, I also work very hard at being a regular guy who just plain loves fishing.? ? I have a background in Network Engineering, Information Security, and Web Development.? Fancy words for "Computer Geek".? I also have a background as a professional musician.? Prior to church work, I worked for 10+ years playing in clubs and restaurants.? I still love music and play in church every week in our semi-hard rockin' band.? Check out my CD at www.scruffychurch.com?

[Roy Randolph]

Former quality control manager for a DOD sub-contractor that builds parts for such things as sidewinder, sparrow and tolos missile systems.

Former Tournament Director for Oakland Bassmasters of Michigan

Now a web site designer and Pixel salesman!

Soon a wanabee on the BFL and bassmasters series

[Bulletproof]

Used to be General Manager of a prominent restaurant chain.  Now back in school to teach, 1 year to go.   Meanwhile the wife is earning the greenbacks.

[DOWD]

Worked as a engineer for OEM alignment equipment, aka front end, headlamp, for Ford and DCX. If you drive a new style Dodge Ram, I design the controls that set the torison bars and the front end alignment. Got sick of living in hotels, in 2004, over 230 days out of town,  quit my job in Dec of 2004. Got a real stay at home job, currently work for MAC Valves in Wixom as a controls engineer, designing machines that we use to build valves and test. Great company to work for, and  I love being home to fish.

[dartag]

Been with GM in Milford for 28 years as a Safety & Crash Test Engineer... i have been asked a million times. 
" Are you one of the crash dummies "  my answer is no they are much smarter than i am...  hope to retire in a couple of years so i can fish all i want...  this year i am fishing a few BFL's,  ABA, and the weeknight NBAA with my son and Lola our dog.  ( she is the brains of the outfit. )
in the summer we go to Kensington at lunch to see who is fishing.. 

think spring..

steve smith

[dhuff]

I am only 22 right now soon to be 23.  I attend Lawrence Tech University right now where I am almost done with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.  I spent my first year away at college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.  I also am part owner of a Tree business with my father in the Oakland and wayne county area.  That keeps me pretty busy with work and school..  But I do manage a ton of time on the water.  This year I plan on fishing over 20 tournaments. 

[spinninbug]

I work for a GMC Buick Pontiac dealer in Manistee,  I am the business manager, so what that means is I do all the financing, ext. service contract, on and on.  Before this I sold cars at a Dodge, Chrysler and jeep store.  I  worked very hard in the business to become that dealerships no 1 salesperson. 

I met the love of my life about 7 years ago actually I've know him for 25 years.  He started me fishing then and I haven't looked back once.  Other than working and spending time with our 4 children and 5 grandchildren we are dedicated to the outdoors and hunt and fish every chance we get. 

I would love to be able to afford to fish in the wba, but I don't see that in the near future.  Oh and I can and do drive the boat,  I was so scared when he first started teaching me but I now can do that and pull the boat and unload and load it.  He told me if I'm going to fish and be competative that I have to learn it's all part of it. 

Just about the middle of February I start getting a little orney I guess you could say,  couldn't figure out why until one day I was walking through the livingroom and my husband was watch KVD catching smallies and it hit me I needed a fix and couldn't wait for soft water to get here,  we ususally steelhead fish until we can get the boat in the water but it's just not the same as a smallie fix for me.

[McCarter]

Im a design engineer/cnc operator/floor leader for my fathers company.  I have been in the steel industry since i turned 17.  My father has been in it since 17 and my grandfather was in it for 40+ years before passing in 86.

Basically, we do steel shape burnouts.  It is a fairly simple process but a very important part of the steel and automotive industry.  I can burn as thin as .125"  and as thick as 20" steel.  It is not a very exciting job, but it pays the bills.  In these times i am just happy to be working.

PoorBoy himself

[Bassman24]

Hey Dan, I have finally made it on. 

I work for Tesco Groups in Auburn Hills.  I am a manager of a Mechanical Destop design department.  I have been int he field for about 19 years. 

I also run the Motor City Inland Division for NBAA with Vic, Mike and Greg.

I am also on the Wonderland Pro-Staff so I am at most of the boat shows throughout the spring and I am heavily involved at my church.

I will be married 20 years this May and my oldest will be graduating and heading off to college in the fall.  I have two other youngin's, Klar (13) and Travis (9).  And both my wife and I turn forty this year. 

It just doesn't get any better.

GeorgeT

[McCarter]

GT, You forgot to add 'on bad mofo' to the list. 

PoorBoy himself