I just recently arrived here at BF the end of January 08. I learned of BF from a friend about 2 years prior, and had made a couple sponsorship donations and such. Then this friend asked if I would help run a small sanctuary with him in CA. Of course I said yes, but 2 years later, I was growing impatient with the real world job and decided to start making efforts to move into an environment working with animals. So here I am! I re-located from Northern CA with previous experience as an Applications Architect, Director of Data Management, and Lawson Software Specialist. My background includes software implementations, custom report writing, troubleshooting & support, and training... and I also have a mix of accounting experience to include Payroll, Benefits Administration, AP/AR and Office Management. I’m now working with the Web Services department in an Office Admin role.

Although I am really a dog person, I have been spending quite a bit of time volunteering with the Pahrump kitties and helping out socializing in the Finishing School. I bumped into Sherry and Terri at the Café on my first day of work …and they had just the job for me. That is proving to be very rewarding!

In my other spare time I have been doing a bit of site seeing… I’ve been to Horseshoe Bend, Bryce, Zion, Sand Dunes, etc…. Just taking it all in.

Before I arrived, my life consisted of Skydiving, Skydiving, Skydiving… with an occasional scuba, water skiing, snow skiing, camping, or river rafting trip. I have been skydiving for 5 years now, have a “coach” rating with USPA, and recently competed in Sept 07 National Competition in Chicago. I am definitely missing the convenience of a close Drop Zone since it consumed my life for such a long time.

I grew up in Northern and Southern CA… lived in KS, MI, Germany, NC, and then back to Northern CA before moving to UT.

I love animals… obviously…. But I also really enjoy everything outdoorsy! Growing up with 2 older brothers rubbed off… so I’m not a girly girl… ball cap and blue jeans. I like to ride dirt bikes, go camping, play ball, horseback ride, etc, etc, etc…. I also really love music!

I have one 12 year old spaniel at the moment as she is not social with other animals, but I am still working on that. In the past, she had no people skills either, but now is great with people… so I still have hopes on the animal skills.