Welcome to reality!

Over the last two years I've been able to travel to Maine three times, NYC, Alaska, and Brasil twice. I spent more than 50 days on the beach and more than 15 days snowboarding. I feel fortunate about all of the local trips to places like 6 flags, Disneyland, Sequoia National Park, San Francisco, San Diego, and Lake Elisnore.
Over the last two years I've also applied to over 1,000 jobs that I have record of. I've been officially turned down by over 115 of these applications. I've had six interviews and one job offer. Telemarketing for $8/hour plus commission. I have applied for Bank director positions and I've applied for entry level customer service positions.
I have a real BS from an accredited university in the science field. I have applied for hundreds of state and federal positions. I taken the foreign service exam. I've done my fair share of networking with everyone I know.
I have manged sales teams of up to 45 people. I have been flown across the US to train sales teams for a Fortune 500 company. I read a lot..for business and for pleasure. I listen. I have experience in action sports, telemarketing, collections, sales, retail, advertising, real estate, mortgage, credit cards, judging snowboarding events, and Notary services.
I am healthy, married, have a positive attitude, physically active in many sports, and have a full head of hair. I am not the most attractive person in the world but I'm not the ugliest either.

So with a college degree, experience in a foreign country, 15 years of experience in many fields, decent looks, intelligence, and a network of friends; why am I not landing any good career opportunities?

Shrinking global market? Recession? Obama? Bush? Not looking in the right places? Degree not from the right school? Too much experience? Not enough experience? Bad resume? Effort?

Any advice? I am a good listener and willing to make any necessary changes to move in a more positive direction professionally.

You can view my resume by contact me at any bscottkelley on the web.

Welcome to the good life!

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Over the last 2 years I've been able to do many things.
Starting with the Fall of 2008 I got to spend the last month of my mother's life with her. Cancer is not something you want. Spending time with her at our home until the final days in the Auburn Hospice House. I am blessed to have the time with her and our family.
We move on from and live life as she would want us to. Be strong and always enjoy each moment you have.
First trip was back home with my love. Next off was Austin City Limits. The Drive By Truckers are on stage singing 18 wheels of love and I've never heard it. The singer tells 'the rest of the story' and while surrounded my thousands of screaming fans I'm crying my eyes out with sadness and joy all wrap up in one. It was such a magical moment. Later they have an autograph session and I have the band sign my Mammoth Mountain koozie. I tell them the story of my mom and they were blown away. They said thanks for sharing that story. Good experience and have that koozie holding my cold beers the rest of the festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AW14edk9w4
Next up Brasil.
2008/2009 New Year's Eve with your closest 3 million friends on Copacabana Beach in Rio. Dancing on the beach until 4am and the party continues even after we leave.
Down the road from Copacabana Beach is Barra Beach for some cold Skol and snacks. Who is sitting in front of us? Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Lil Nog" Photo yes!!

Great trip overall - got to meet my future wife's family for the first time.
April 15, 2009 Tax Day!! For us - it was our wedding day at the local courthouse. Just us, our love, and our desire to be together. Later that day, my new wife goes to work.
Summer brings many trips to dog beach in Huntington Beach. She is seven pounds but has no problem running with the big dogs!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bscottkelley#p/u/30/wOXU4jIs4Mo

July is here and our honeymoon is starting. Flying into Anchorage you get to see the wonders of nature. We land, see our close friends, and head up to Denali. We have our Westways AAA magazine with us and have our picture taken with it at Wonderlake. We later send the photo into AAA and they publish the photo in a future magazine.
Seward, Exit Glacier, Whittier, and so many other beautiful places visited during our time in God's country.

Wanting a repeat of Alaska we head to Sequoia National Park. I love trees. If you love trees you need to enjoy some quality time around a sequoia. Nothing like being humbled my nature.

As Fall approached a best friend has a wedding in Maine- the best time to be there. Fall foliage is in full force and the colors are amazing. After the wedding on the coast of Maine we head to Acadia National Park for some sightseeing. Our family plans a party to celebrate our wedding and then back to California.

Winter 2009 is filled with skiing trips. My wife has a package to learn how to ski and after 3 lessons she is the newest Peakaboo Street. Ok not really but she is comfortable on the snow and looks great in her outfit.

More trips to the beach with Pippy for some exercise.

2010 has been about preparing for another trip to Brasil. One month starting in May for our official wedding and family visits. Two short flights - LA to Miami and Miami to Belo Horizonte and we are home. A friend's wedding the next day and then daily visits/dinners/lunches to catch up with her many friends. She has so much love down here that it amazes me that she gives it all up for me.
Soon a honeymoon in Salvador, Bahia and I have my koozie. See you on the beach!