Sparky’s View

I’ve been knitting for about two years now. About a year ago I was introduced to a cool knitting website by a friend of mine. Once I checked out Ravelry, I had to sign up. Ravelry is a social networking site for knitters. A place to research and share patterns, see pictures of finished projects and talk to other knitters about all things knitting, and some things not knitting related, too.

Earlier this week I saw that Ravelry is looking to hire a Community Support person. After reading the job posting I thought, ‘I can do this, what a perfect job for me.’ Then my friend emailed me suggesting I apply. When I showed Drew the posting, he agreed that I should apply. So it was time to update my resume and think about why I want to work for Ravelry.

This position is part-time, work from home, acting as support to people needing assistance with their accounts, orders and assisting in whatever way possible. This is a perfect opportunity for me to be at home taking care of Eva and work in a position that is challenging and allows me to support my family. Why wouldn’t I love the opportunity? I love knitting, I love Ravelry, I love social networking. It’s really a dream job for me. I really like that the site provides knitters, crocheters and spinners all over the world the opportunity to talk, learn and share. It is a great forum for people who do not have a Local Yarn Store to get assistance and advice.

So, I love the idea of the job, but what are my qualifications? I am a friendly person who loves knitting, learning and meeting new people. I have spent seven and a half years working as an office manager. Seven of those years I acted as technical support for the small office I was managing, running the network, updating the company website and interacting with clients, both on the phone and by email. I am quick to learn new technology and work well both independently and with a team. As an added bonus, I live in Massachusetts, so travel expenses would be minimal if I had to go to Ravelry.

I have quite a bit of internet experience, as well. I have a blog that I am working on updating more frequently, I love to take pictures and share them through Flickr, Facebook and Ravelry. I think that living with my computer nerd husband is rubbing off on me.

Craftwise I have been knitting for the last two years. I take classes at my LYS and learn a lot from reading at Ravelry and other knitting sites. I have made many scarves, baby blankets, socks and some sweaters, mostly for babies. I enjoy finding new patterns and techniques. My current project is an heirloom baby blanket that I am making for my niece who is due in June.

The team at Ravelry also asked “If you were a yarn-producing fiber, what would you be and why?” That was a tough question to think about , but I eventually decided that I think that I am most similar to Superwash Merino because I am warm and friendly. Superwash Merino reminds me of curling up under a favorite afghan chatting with a good friend.

The Ravelry team has a cute mascot, a dog named Bob. No cute dogs here, but I have two cute (black and white) cats and an adorable 17 month old daughter.

Eva showing off recently.

Eva, at 7 months old, showing off Mommy’s handiwork

Eva, at 8 months old, entertaining herself and the ladies at class at Yarn It All

Oliver sporting Eva’s Jayne Hat

Duncan sporting Eva’s Jayne Hat