Well, welcome to my blog. This is only my second class at BU but one I have definitely wanted to try my hand at. I am working on the Marketing Management Program and ideally would like to apply what I learn towards my dream job. I am currently working on starting an independent production company called Solar Light Films. It has been my dream to make movies for a long time and being able to put real work into making this happen is awesome. However, until it comes time to do that full time I work as a Trainer. CORRECTION. I worked as a trainer. I was part of the many hundreds of thousands that got laid off. That was in September. Fortunately opportunities are coming up and interviews are happening. I do hope to start working again during this class.
I am a 28 year old veteran who served in Iraq during the initial invasion and stayed for another year doing work as a civil affairs specialist. It was in this most unlikely place that I met my wife, Vivian, a Kurdish Christian Iraqi. We had a very interesting love story that culminated in me having to get her out of the country before terrorists killed her and her family. We were married and our story garnered some media attention around the world. We ended up appearing in Glamour Magazine, and then on Valentine's Day 2006 we were asked to be on the Oprah Winfrey show with Garth Brooks.
Since then we have had two boys; Ethan who will be three in May, and Remington who is 14 months old. Days are crazy and stressful but good. We are currently living in San Diego and our winter was nothing to complain about.
I am all about networking so I would love to make the connection with any of you who happen to have LinkedIn accounts.
I look forward to working with all of you.
- Rob
4 comments:
Rob-
This a great story! I am glad that you have found happiness in your life with your wife. I do like look of your blog with the BU logos peppered in the blog, as for the background color I would tone the black to a lighter hue.
Hi Robert!
What an amazing blog and an amazing story. Your kids are beautiful! I am sure your dream of making films will come true!
I'm not part of your group but saw your link in the water cooler and I think it is a great blog and even greater story. Congrats on your great life - wish you and your family the best.
I'm not part of your group either, but was interested in adding the gadget. I went to your blog and found your story. It's truly amazing and so is your family! Thank you for sharing your story.
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