Feature #69: Bryan Thomas, Software Trainer...

Name: Bryan Thomas

Current Job Position Title:  
Software Trainer/Internet Security Specialist

Company Name: Emrgence LLC

Contact Information: (239)225-6992 EXT 36, (734)486-0878

Special skills: Electronic Medical Records software training, writing and consulting

Describe your job story: 

At the beginning of 2013, I left my job at Target to begin working for Avis Budget Rental car. After 3 months Avis let me go and i begin working for Value Village . I felt unhappy and i begin to apply for 10 new positions in Information Security every day for a month and a half(this includes sundays). I did my first interview for Siemens 3 weeks before my 30th birthday, shortly after that I was interviewing with recruiters all over the country. During the month of July I, interviewed for an Electronic Medical records company called Emrgence and also Wells Fargo interviewed me. Emrgence, called me  first and i accepted the offer and moved to Fort Myers, Florida on August 25th.

What did you want to be when you were a child/ teenager? I wanted to be either a dentist or a professional musician

Are doing your dream job? no but it is closer to my dream job

What do you like MOST about what you do? What do you like the LEAST? 

What i like about what i do is that it is a fixed schedule and the software is web-based so i can work on it when ever I like and i haven't had enough time to a least yet.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?  

I see myself in next 5 years, as CEO of a company or owning my own business.

Are you happy with where you are in life?  I am very happy where I am in my life right now

What more do you want to do with your life? 

I would love to impart my knowledge and wisdom to others who are looking to improve their lives, and also help others who need guidance.

What drives/motivates you? 

What drives me is opportunity to rewrite my failures and gain strength from my shortcomings. i want to build a legacy for others to be inspired and for my children to look to for as an example of success

What else do you do? I'm writer, a musician and a future author.

What is your advice to those who are seeking employment and have no hope? My advice to those seeking unemployment is to never give up and to continue setting goals for yourself. Dont let anyone stop you and do not let negativity get the best of you, fight until you win