Credentials?

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2007-07-13 22:36:29

imortal: Member; +240|6706|Austin, TX

I have been looking over some of the D&ST threads and noticed that in some topics I can give as good as I get, but in others I fear to tread for the debate has exceeded my abilities. Each of us here has a different group of specialities that our lives have given us. I thought it would be interesting to know where some of that knowledge has come from. Work, life, college... where did you gain your information and insight? It may make for an interesting comparison.

I will begin, and see who else would care to disclose:

imortal
Real Name (first only): Edward (Ed)
Age: 35
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: EMS Dispatcher/ 911 Operator (cadet/ in training)
Former Occupations: Security Guard (commisioned) 3 yrs 2004-2007, US Army (Field Artillery, 8 yrs, SSG/E6)1996-2003, National Guard (FA, Armor 6 yrs)1989-1995, Indoor shooting range/ gun store (1.5 yrs)1993-1994
Education: Graduated military high school, 1991. Went to military college; did not complete(1991-1993, 1995). Currently Enrolled in College (pre-Nursing).
Certifications: Nationally Registered EMT, State (Texas) Commisioned security officer, Concealed Carry Lisense (Texas), State (Texas) certified EMT
Particular areas of intrest:
Shooting and Gun ownership
Sailing
Flying (step-father got his pilots lisense, I got to study along. Not a pilot myself, but I know more than a little)
Military (specializing in the US Army)
Health Care

There is pretty much all I can think of, since my mind is mush at the moment. Please note I tried to veer away from both politics and religion. I am just curious as to where other people on this thread have come from. If you choose to reply or add your own comments, please keep it real. I don't want this shuffled off to the Junk Drawer.

Last edited by imortal (2007-07-18 09:52:05)

2007-07-13 22:46:13

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6446|North Carolina

Brian
28
Current Occupation: Technical Writer for a chemical company
Former Occupations: various temp administrative work...
Education: B.A. in International Economics... considering getting an M.B.A. or C.P.A. in the near future
Areas of Interest: politics, philosophy, music, film, video games....

There's not much to tell, but I spend a lot of time reading various news sources. I probably should get out more... lol

Last edited by Turquoise (2007-07-13 22:46:26)

2007-07-13 22:47:06

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|6684

roger ssg

Real Name (first only): SGT
Age: 24
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Administrative Assistant to a Senior Clinical Research Associate, G.I.Bill recipient, weekend warrior
Former Occupations:US Army Mechanized Infantry (11B/11M) 2/7 CAV 1st Cavalry Division, 2000-2005. US Army Reserve Psychological Operations Specialist (37Foxtrot) 2006-???
Education: dropped out of highschool at 17 and joined the army. currenty enrolled in Jr College, 14 units shy from transferring.
Certifications: I have a security clearance
Particular areas of interest:
The middle east, history and current events. Anything involving the military, especially IMT'ing and CQB

Last edited by GunSlinger OIF II (2007-07-13 22:49:53)

2007-07-13 23:20:14

mafropetee: Member; +18|6184|Altamonte Springs, FL

Real Name (first only): Sean
Age: 17
Citizen of: USA
Current Occupation: Senior in High School (no job ATM)
Former Occupations: none
Education: well duhh, up to 11th grade in high school. studying architecture, but am considering joining the air force while earning my degree in architecture. ive considered the marines, but probably not gonna join them.
Certifications: uhh none but im regarded amongst my peers as a very knowledgable techie.
Particular areas of intrest: as i said, architecture, possibly aviation, all things military, some digital design, and computer engineering.

2007-07-13 23:27:42

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|6611|Portland, OR, USA

Real name: Justin
Age: 17
Citizen of: USA
Current Occupation: Senior in High School, I've worked at an eye clinic for 3 years doing filing, checking in jobs/patients and am starting to do some billing, I volunteer at a local hospital every Sunday for a couple hours, Little League Football Ref.
Former Occupations: I used to mow lawns...
Education: up to the 11th grade. Considering a major in biology/microbiology... possibly biochemistry. Interested in pathology in generally, but more specifically cyto (cellular) pathology and possibly hemo (blood) pathology.
Particular areas of interest: Cycling - I ride about 30 miles a day, I'm a techy.. so I like computers, medicine in general... and of course, wasting time arguing in the hell hole known as D&ST...

btw.. did you want my SSN, DOB and address as well?

Last edited by CommieChipmunk (2007-07-14 15:46:49)

2007-07-14 03:07:10

BN: smells like wee wee; +159|6808

Real Name (first only): David
Age: 30
Citizen of: Australia
Current Occupation: Self Employed - Marketing Rights Company
Former Occupations: Network Engineer, Sales & Marketing Manager, Legal Liaison, Project Manager
Education: very little. Dropped out of school at 17. All self taught in my respective fields
Certifications: CMC with MFAA, MCSA.
Particular areas of interest: Politics, Soccer, Pornography, Travel
New category?
Countries visited: United Kingdom, Turkey, Poland, Spain, New Zealand, Czech Republic, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), France

2007-07-14 03:12:26

crimson_grunt: Shitty Disposition (apparently); +214|6695|Teesside, UK

There's an introduction thread which seems quite similar to this, it might be worth merging them?
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=63626

2007-07-14 03:14:40

BVC: Member; +325|6736

Real Name: Andrew/Andy
Age: 29
Citizen of: New Zealand
Current Occupation: Storeperson (part time), student (full time)
Former Occupations: Retail worker (1995-1998), Freight handler/aircraft loader (2002-2003), Storeperson for an electrics conglomerate (2004-present)
Education: Some university; computer science and philosophy, basically in the years when I wasn't working.
Certifications: High school cert, OSH forklift cert, some uni.
Particular areas of intrest: Computer stuff, drinking, urban exploration (abandoned buildings etc), RAM; milsim paintball, mostly CQB.

2007-07-14 03:37:35

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6690

crimson_grunt wrote:
There's an introduction thread which seems quite similar to this, it might be worth merging them?
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=63626

Yeah, if a mod can put this one in the already established thread that'd be good. That, or everyone that wants to know about other/post about themselves read/post in the sticky.

2007-07-14 03:44:32

mcminty: Moderating your content for the Australian Govt.; +879|6762|Sydney, Australia

ghettoperson wrote:
crimson_grunt wrote:
There's an introduction thread which seems quite similar to this, it might be worth merging them?
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=63626
Yeah, if a mod can put this one in the already established thread that'd be good. That, or everyone that wants to know about other/post about themselves read/post in the sticky.

I might merge it, but the thing about that thread in the stickies is that it doesn't have set fields (like job, travel, etc). If everyone in this thread keeps to the same or similar fields that the OP established, then I don't see any harm in leaving this one open. It would be better for 'comparison' between members.

2007-07-14 04:10:58

zeidmaan: Member; +234|6456|Vienna

plus I though this is to get to know the guys who post in D&ST not all of the BF2s members ?

Real Name: Zeid
Age: 25
Citizen of: Bosnia and Herzegovina (living in Austria)
Current Occupation: Student (full time), marketing (part time)
Former Occupation: Construction, Events Security (concerts, shows, parties etc), Events Light and Smoke operator, Events catering, Plasma donor, theater, Tour Guide, ticket salesman, Street cleaner (summer and winter ) and many many more shity jobs...
Education: Half way through University
Particular areas of Interest: Computers and Project Reality , Terrorism (development, spread etc - since in from Bosnia), some interest in photography.

2007-07-14 04:41:58

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6690

mcminty wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
crimson_grunt wrote:
There's an introduction thread which seems quite similar to this, it might be worth merging them?
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=63626
Yeah, if a mod can put this one in the already established thread that'd be good. That, or everyone that wants to know about other/post about themselves read/post in the sticky.
I might merge it, but the thing about that thread in the stickies is that it doesn't have set fields (like job, travel, etc). If everyone in this thread keeps to the same or similar fields that the OP established, then I don't see any harm in leaving this one open. It would be better for 'comparison' between members.

Fair enough, I may as well join in then.

Real Name (first only): Matt
Age: 18
Citizen of: Great Britain
Current Occupation: Pro-Student, IT tech
Former Occupations: None of any particular significance.
Education: High school, IB diploma, next year studying Computer Science at the Keele University
Certifications: N/A
Particular areas of interest: Computers, mountain biking, skiing, various other dangerously fast ways of transporting yourself places.

2007-07-14 14:53:07

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,974|6673|949

Real Name (first only): Brendan (Big B)
Age: 26
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Independent Distributor for Electronic Components
Former Occupations: Project Manager for a small Architecture Firm (2 people, including me).
Education: Graduated, B.A. International Relations
Certifications: CPR, Ordained Minister of the Church of Cognitive Knowledge (COCK)
Particular areas of interest: International Relations, foreign policy, cultural geography, drinking, chasing girls, playing video games, travelling, kickin it wit da homies, etc...

Last edited by KEN-JENNINGS (2007-07-14 14:54:07)

2007-07-14 14:58:13

Harmor: Error_Name_Not_Found; +605|6589|San Diego, CA, USA

Real Name (first only): Thaylor Harmor
Age: 31
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Computer Programmer
Former Occupations: Computer Programmer since 2001. Computer Engineer 1994-2001.
Education: B.S. Computer Engineering UCSD, 2000
Certifications: A+ Certified
Particular areas of intrest:
Politics
Gaming
Programming
D&D
Porn

2007-07-14 15:06:33

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,053|6812|PNW

Real Name (first only): Rob
Age: Mid 20-something (what, am I expected to remember that?)
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Business Owner, Striping Machine Operator & Lot Layout + Web Sites, Business Imagery, Computer Maintenance
Education: P+K-12, 3 yrs AFJROTC + 2 yrs simultaneous Tech College Electronics & Computer Maintenance, 1 yr AFJROTC ground school program, 2 yrs Media Design & AA, random collection of non-degree college credits, other non-disclosed tidbits
Certifications: A+ (will add Net+ and a couple M*s when I have time and the inclination to pay for them), Considering HAZMAT
Particular areas of interest: (in no particular order)
News & Politics
Gaming Forums
Firearms and Archery
Computer Graphics, Gaming and Film, Pencil Art
Synthesizer/Computer-based Music Composition
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Literature
Technology
History
Personal Library

"The real value of money is not in itself, but what it can afford you."

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-07-14 15:13:42)

2007-07-14 15:45:16

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6331|Éire

Real Name: Johnny
Age: 25
Citizen Of: Éire/Rep. Of Ireland
Current Occupation: Graphic Designer (desktop publishing for a sports magazine) & Student (MA in Multimedia)
Previous Occupations: Security Guard (Group4Securicor for 4 years), construction worker (labourer for one summer), Restaurant worker (part time for 1 year)
Education: Honours Degree in Visual Communication (areas of study include Typography, Design Principles, Photography, Visual & Cognitive Psychology, Semiotics, Design History, Multimedia, Video Skills), currently studying for a Masters in Multimedia (areas of study include Web Authoring, Digital Video Editing, Design Theory), Member of Filmbase group in Templebar, Co. Dublin and have taken various courses on directing for screen and film-making etc.
Sports: Karate (5 years, Purple belt in Wado Ryu), Boxing (4 years), Kickboxing (1 year), Soccer (goalkeeper)
Areas Of Interest: Politics (I grew up in a border county and have always been surrounded by politics), Film (mostly non-Hollywood films), Music (I have played bass for 12 years), Books (Kafka, Joyce, Palahniuk etc.) Art & Design, Martial Arts, Weightlifting.

Last edited by Braddock (2007-07-14 15:45:55)

2007-07-14 15:46:27

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|6611|Portland, OR, USA

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Ordained Minister of the Church of Cognitive Knowledge (COCK)

lol I remember that!

2007-07-14 21:45:53

S3v3N: lolwut?; +685|6559|Montucky

Real Name (first only): Nick
Age: 25
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Deputy Sheriff
Former Occupations: USMC 0311 June '01 to Jan '06
Education: Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Univ of MT.
Certifications: Mt State Peace Officers, Conceal Carry, Basic EMT, Mt State Firefighter
Particular areas of intrest: Fires, Military, Criminal, Fire Arms, Gun Ownership

2007-07-15 12:45:27

blisteringsilence: I'd rather hunt with Cheney than ride with Kennedy; +83|6742|Little Rock, Arkansas

Real Name (first only): Bradley
Age: 25
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Rescue Deputy Sheriff / Paramedic. I also own a company that does custom home theater installations and sales.
Former Occupations: EMT, Unit Secretary in an ER, Geek Squad, Bank Vault Teller, and frozen dough warehouse forklift driver.
Education: BA in Chemistry, BA in Political Science, AS in Emergency Medical Sciences, HS Diploma.... about to start my MPH.
Certifications: National Registry, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, CPR Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, HAZMAT Technician, Rescue Diver, Vehicle Extrication Technician, Hovercraft Pilot..... and A+/NET+
Particular areas of interest: Firearm ownership and rights, emergency healthcare and policy, disaster planning and response, flying (I'm almost there on my private license, and then I can start on my helicopter certificate with the sheriff's department for our birds), national politics, intergovernmental relations, the relationship between Congress and the President, and, uhhhh....... baseball. Yeah. I love baseball. Bonds can burn in hell.

Last edited by blisteringsilence (2007-07-15 12:46:29)

2007-07-15 12:53:18

Elamdri: The New Johnnie Cochran; +134|6687|Peoria

Real Name (first only): Matt
Age: 20
Citizen of: United States
Current Occupation: Student, Intern
Former Occupations: Librarian
Certifications: Working towards a BS in Political Science. After that, going to get my JD
Particular areas of intrest: Law, Politics, Foreign Relations, Games, Computers.

2007-07-15 13:26:15

T.Pike: 99 Problems . . .; +187|6323|Pennsyltucky

Real Name: Dante

Citizen of: United States of America (registered Republican)

Occupation: Radio Operator (dispatch State Police, Fire, EMS along with other services)

Former Occupation: Emergency Medical Tech / First Responder

Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Professional CPR, Firefighter I & II, PA DoH Special Vehicle Rescue Tech, APCO Emergency Telecommunicator, NCIC & CLEAN Certified (access FBI criminal history etc).

Areas of Interest: Law Enforcement & Emergency Services

Computer Exp: DOS in early 80's. First computer ran at a balzing 4.6 Mhz, Currently have P4 w/HT @ 3 Ghz, 4 Gigs RAM, 256 meg PCI-Express Video

Hobbies: Computer Gaming & drinking top-shelf Vodka. Known to dance and sing Karaoke when trashed.

On-Line gaming exp: Quake Arena and BF2, currently an admin on A-2-G servers.

Last edited by T.Pike (2007-07-15 13:35:16)

2007-07-15 13:34:17

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6591|CH/BR - in UK

Screen Name: konfusion

Real Name: Bernardo (call me 'Bernie' and I will kill you)

Age: 17 (18 in September)

Citizen of: Switzerland, Brazil

Current Occupation: Senior Year of High School (I plan to study Marketing)

Particular areas of interest: Palestine, graphical design, computers, football (the real football, that is)

-konfusion

Last edited by konfusion (2007-07-15 13:37:48)

2007-07-15 13:39:30

Vilham: Say wat!?; +580|6807|UK

Will
19
Current Occupation: Student at uni, studying Computer Science
Former Occupations: Working behind a bar
Education: GCSE's, A-levels, year one of uni, currently know Java, Haskell, MIPS, XHTML, various Unix languages, AI programming.
Areas of Interest: Programming, modding games, level design, science (physics mainly), politics, military history, sport (skiing, sailing, fencing, archery, shooting, football, basketball).

2007-07-15 15:56:50

golgoj4: Member; +51|6815|North Hollywood

Real Name (first only): Langston
Age: 26
Citizen of: United States of America
Current Occupation: General Contractor
Former Occupations (in order): Web Designer, Construction Project Manager, Production Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, Bartender, Craftmatic Adjustable Beds Salesman, Ballistic Missile Technician (3310- USN), launch.com website admin, and popcorn shoveling.

Education: High School, some college, Advanced Electronics training for USN Rate
Certifications: Asshole, Contractor
Particular areas of intrest:
Politics
Economics
Immigration
Video Games
Computer Graphics
Architecture & Design
Soccer, Sport of the Gods.

So yeah, thats that.

2007-07-15 16:10:56

PureFodder: Member; +225|6326

Age: Mid 20s
Residence: UK
Occupation: Physics/Chemistry PhD student
Education: Masters degree
Interests: All things science, gaming, reading, ska.
Most unfortunate coincidence: I seem to always end up being in America during every terrorist threat to international air travel. (I'm almost convinced to stay in the UK just to safeguard other, it happens EVERY DAMNED TIME!)

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KEN-JENNINGS wrote:

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