ACK! I have to write a bio!

[RickinNYC]

I'm giving a presentation on 1/23 about community service and the concept of "giving back" and have just been asked to write up a personal bio for the program. I've never had to write one before! Every time I try, I either start with "Rick was born in 1966 into a loving Naval family. He loves dogs, long walk on the beach and pina coladas in the rain" OR "Rick received his BA in bla bla bla bla..."

I have no idea what to write. I'm blocked. Yeesh.

If anyone has had to write one before, can you give me some tips or pointers? How long is this supposed to be?

ETA: The presentation is to NYU professors, grad students and seniors graduating this year.

 

[L107ANGEL]

Let us write it for you

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I've helped my boss with one. I haven't had a need to write my own yet. So I'm here if needed. For me it's easier to work off of a draft since I know a lot about you, but I don't know everything.

As for length, it depends on how much you have done, but I would venture that 1/2 page would be good. Do they want a head shot as well?

 

[RickinNYC]

I've helped my boss with one. I haven't had a need to write my own yet. So I'm here if needed. For me it's easier to work off of a draft since I know a lot about you, but I don't know everything.

As for length, it depends on how much you have done, but I would venture that 1/2 page would be good. Do they want a head shot as well?

Head shot?! God I hope not.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Seriously you may want to consider getting some head shots done, after all you are now hitting the speaker's circuit.

I knew that would scare ya!!!

PM me your email, I'll send you an example.

 

[RickinNYC]

I've doing this speaking thing for a few years now but just have never had to write my own stupid bio! I had them written for me in the past, I just never held on to them. Stupid me.

And I'll give YOU a head shot missy.

 

[Pugdog007]

Here's mine... for an example:

Pugdog007 is the Vice President of Sales at <Company Name>, a provider of continuing medical education for physicians. A 14 year sales and management veteran, <Pugdog's last name> has been with <Company> since 1999. During that time, she successfully launched an inside sales team and grew telesales revenue from $0 to $2.8 million. Prior to joining <Company Name>, <Pugdog's last name> held various key management positions including Client Services Manager for <former company name>, a leading provider of payment solutions for financial institutions.

<Pugdog's last name> received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

 

[L107ANGEL]

I've doing this speaking thing for a few years now but just have never had to write my own stupid bio! I had them written for me in the past, I just never held on to them. Stupid me.

And I'll give YOU a head shot missy.

You two want to be alone

 

[Missy1961]

Are you going to include anything about walking a dog in his boxers?

 

[FroggyinArk]

why am i picturing hte guy from the adam sandler movies screaming you can do it rick......

 

[hiwaygal]

Rick,

Here are three I pulled from a program for a function we do...they're kinda old, but my guess is this is what someone is looking for.

I realize it's not exactly "related"...but it might give you some ideas.

Engineer of the Year - *name*
*name* is a role model for all engineers, both on the job and within the VSPE. He is past president of both the Tidewater Chapter of VSPE as well as the Engineers Club of Hampton Roads. In 1998 he acquired Spiers and Waltz, an established Mechanical and Electrical engineering design services firm. Under Mr. *name* leadership the firm is now celebrating its 30th anniversary and has moved into new office space in Hampton, Virginia with room for expansion

Young Engineer of the Year – *name*
*name* is an associate and structural engineer with Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering in Norfolk. He is currently providing on-site structural and construction administration services for the Firearms Range Renovation project at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. Mr. *name* is a member of ASCE, NSPE, VSPE, ACI and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI). On the local level, *name* serves as Treasurer of the Tidewater Chapter of VSPE.

Government Engineer of the Year Award – *name*
As the Naval facilities Engineering Command Design Criteria manager for aircraft and aviation facilities, *name* is considered the navy’s expert on aircraft hangar design, airfield geometric design, pavement, and jet engine test cells. *name* has spent most of his career as a practicing structural designer for the Atlantic Division Naval Facilities Command.

 

[Mike.Wazowski]

go to MYSPACE
(I mean YOURspace) and press print... all done

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I've doing this speaking thing for a few years now but just have never had to write my own stupid bio! I had them written for me in the past, I just never held on to them. Stupid me.

And I'll give YOU a head shot missy.

How about a tequila shot?

 

[RickinNYC]

How about a tequila shot?

Sounds like a plan. Let's get L107Angel jealous.

And guys, thanks for the samples! They have actually been a big help!

 

[hiwaygal]

Sounds like a plan. Let's get L107Angel jealous.

And guys, thanks for the samples! They have actually been a big help!

but the alcohol will help more, huh?


amazing how it works that way...

 

[FroggyinArk]

Sounds like a plan. Let's get L107Angel jealous.

And guys, thanks for the samples! They have actually been a big help!

YOU CAN DO IT RICK

but the alcohol will help more, huh?


amazing how it works that way...

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT, plus rick is fun when hes tipsy..lol


btw rick,, you signed out over there>>>>>> about the same time jules signed in..lmao...


she said it was par for thecourse.

 

[L107ANGEL]

Sounds like a plan. Let's get L107Angel jealous.

And guys, thanks for the samples! They have actually been a big help!

 

[MsDisney23]

Ric one word: Dibbs!

 

[CinderellaIam]

Don't forget to include your fear of spiders!

 

[WonderfulDreamer2]

If I were you, I would start off with
"I am Rick....and I am FABULOUS!!!!!"