Shouting into the Wind Saying my piece in a windy world.

As most of you know, I was laid off from my long time employer (of 13 years) last June.  Since then, I’ve made some progress with writing, but haven’t been able to get another full time job.  At first, I was happy for the break, and as horrible a word as ‘funemployment’ was, I actually embraced that a bit, not having had a break from a day job since I graduated college.

Now I’m ready to work.

Since June I’ve picked up retail skills, helping out a friend at her store.  I’ve become pretty good at transcription, which being a fast typist has really come in handy for (as well as a patient and keen ear).  I’ve also worked as an assistant for a former showrunner who is currently writing a feature spec.  I’m continuing to assist him, but the work isn’t steady.

I don’t expect that any of you reading this will say “I have the perfect job for you, Benson! You’re hired!” but I do want to get it out into the ‘universe’ that I’m ready, willing and able to work.  I’ll go back to IT management or take a full time job in the industry.  I’ll figure out my writing, just as I always have – after hours, on weekends, early mornings and vacations.

So, I know you may not have something, but if you know of anything, and you think it might be a match for me, I’d be awfully appreciative if you could recommend me.  I’ve put my current resume here as an attachment, in case anyone feels like they want to download it and send it on my behalf.

It’s a longshot, I know.  But thank you for reading my little personal advertisement.  If any of my friends would care to post testimonials on my behalf in the comments, that would be awesome too.

Oh, and here’s my LinkedIn page.

Thanks!

Shawna_Benson Resume

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