[Ambassadors] Re: Self-Introduction: Braden Faulkner

[Tristan Santore]

Mohd Syafarul Razi wrote:
> welcome to fedoraproject bro ;-)
>
> On 30/06/2009, Pascal Calarco <pcalarco at nd.edu> wrote:
>   
>> Braden, welcome to the Fedora Project!  It was great to see that you're
>> also from Kitchener, where I am from too!  I've lived in the US for
>> about 15 years now, but get back there a couple times a year.
>>
>> You might also be interested in joining the Fedora Ambassadors team
>> (https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors).  Its good to see more
>> folks from Canada joining.  We're trying to grow the presence in Canada,
>> so there is lots of opportunity if you want to get more involved.
>>
>>    Best regards,
>>
>>    - pascal
>>
>> Pascal Calarco
>> Fedora Ambassador, Indiana, USA
>>
>> On 29/06/09 11:52 AM, Braden Faulkner wrote:
>>     
>>> Hello there,
>>>
>>> My name is Braden Faulkner.
>>>
>>> I live in Kitchener, Canada.
>>>
>>> I am a Student at Huron Heights.
>>>
>>> My goals in the Fedora Project are to join the marketing team, help
>>> spread the word and promote fedora and advertise so, the general public
>>> can become aware of the Fedora Project. Overall, my goal is to increase
>>> the number of people using fedora from day to day.
>>>
>>> I like to talk about Linux, Open Source, Android, Fedora and generally
>>> anything that has to do with Electronics and Computers, especially
>>> Programming/Coding.
>>>
>>> In Fedora I would like to see a Customized Gnome look that would make it
>>> a little more modern, similar to what the OpenSolaris project has done.
>>>
>>> Something else I'd like to do is design large billboard ads or bus/bench
>>> ads that would be eye catching and creative. Launching an
>>> ad campaign would be something broader I may also want to do with these
>>> ads.
>>>
>>> I have some marketing qualification. I have taking both a
>>> computer business course an a mainstream business course. I have also
>>> been to many camps that focus on promotion and creativity, also making
>>> commercials. I also, have participated in many (video) commercial making
>>> projects.
>>>
>>> In the past I have worked on (video) commercial projects, creating
>>> posters and pressentations (Keynotes, PowerPoints, OO.org etc.).
>>>
>>> I have slightly more than basic knowledge or marketing but not quite
>>> advanced knowledge. However, I have a enormous interest in marketing and
>>> would like to learn more and grow my knowledge, although I am actively
>>> working to do so, by taking some more advanced courses.
>>>
>>> Other skills that might be applicable are my sense of humor (Could make
>>> for some creative and entertaining ads) and my creative way of thinking.
>>>
>>> Thank you for taking the time to read this and I wish you and the Fedora
>>> Community the best.
>>>
>>> Thanks again,
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Braden Faulkner
>>>       
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