What's Your Expertise?

Ms.Jade

Every once in a while I get a glimpse of a special skill set one of the ladies on our board has. For example, we all turn to Penny for baking questions. Who else is an expert in something? Do we have any pediatricians, nurses, or attorneys on our board? Anyone willing to answer questions in your particular field?

 

pennysuedog

Didn't someone have the title of BJ queen?

 

kujayhawkgirl

Special education -- everything you want to know from testing, IEPs, your rights, intervention strategies, etc.

Ms.Jade

pennysuedog:

Didn't someone have the title of BJ queen?

 

I certainly hopes someone claims this and hangs up her "The Doctor is In" sign for questions.  

Liz4444

pennysuedog:

Didn't someone have the title of BJ queen?

 

That was Lopes.

I'm a fashion girl.

Ms.Jade

I'm an environmentalist. I have a degree in sustainability and I manage environmental contracts for the state of CA, L.A. County, and Cal EPA. I also write about lifestyle greening. 

adge629

I'm a licensed cosmetologist. 

stardust317

I'm a speech therapist

Elsa1984

I've got nothin'. My SO I hit up with Apple products because that's what he does. Other than that, I have family members in TONS of different career fields so I bug them.

leahandbuck

I'm an attorney and focus on family and criminal law. There is never a dull day.

missyishere

Liz4444:

pennysuedog:

Didn't someone have the title of BJ queen?

 

That was Lopes.

I'm a fashion girl.

Ha! I also dig fashion, but I'm limited considering where I live. It doesn't help I don't leave the house daily. I don't practice it anywhere but for family and friends, but I'm a great massage therapist.

colliebabe

I'm an experienced marathon runner and run a marathon training program, so I can answer long distance running and marathon questions.

I also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, although I don't actively use those those certifications right now.

AngLK987

I have a degree in education, I worked mostly in deaf education, specifically using Cued Speech (www.cuedspeech.org)

missyishere

colleenb262:

I'm an experienced marathon runner and run a marathon training program, so I can answer long distance running and marathon questions.

I also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, although I don't actively use those those certifications right now.

Ooh, question: I'm running close to a 5k recently. I'm looking to buy a new treadmill, because mine is terrible. I discovered how terrible it was after I easily ran almost twice the distance at my gym as I do at home. I need something to keep me training for the long haul.

aliciaroset

I teach ESL so if you ever want to know about English, I'm your lady! 

I also run a home-based bakery so I can tell you about that stuff, but my focus is on healthy baked goods.

I nerd out about nutrition and food politics so I love to talk about that stuff, too.  

emunbalanced

I'm in marketing and business development right now, but my expertise is in document design and layout and writing ... anything from invites to personal stationary to press releases. I have a degree in English and did a stint for a large publishing firm during college, so I proofread and edit for people in my spare time. I've been doing lots of resumes in the last year and have become somewhat of a job search guru for family and friends.

I used to teach lessons and train horses, too, in several different disciplines, but that got pushed to the back burner when I got pregnant and my two horses are just my own little hobby now.

colliebabe

missyleaferg:

colleenb262:

I'm an experienced marathon runner and run a marathon training program, so I can answer long distance running and marathon questions.

I also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, although I don't actively use those those certifications right now.

Ooh, question: I'm running close to a 5k recently. I'm looking to buy a new treadmill, because mine is terrible. I discovered how terrible it was after I easily ran almost twice the distance at my gym as I do at home. I need something to keep me training for the long haul.

Precor and Life Fitness make the best treadmills I've ever tried, but I'm not sure how much the athome ones cost? I will say I run more outside than on the treadmill...dreadmill is more like it. Ha!

missyishere

colleenb262:

missyleaferg:

colleenb262:

I'm an experienced marathon runner and run a marathon training program, so I can answer long distance running and marathon questions.

I also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, although I don't actively use those those certifications right now.

Ooh, question: I'm running close to a 5k recently. I'm looking to buy a new treadmill, because mine is terrible. I discovered how terrible it was after I easily ran almost twice the distance at my gym as I do at home. I need something to keep me training for the long haul.

Precor and Life Fitness make the best treadmills I've ever tried, but I'm not sure how much the athome ones cost? I will say I run more outside than on the treadmill...dreadmill is more like it. Ha!

Thank you! I miss outside. I can run in the cold, but I can't do it well with snow on the ground. Plus, I do a lot of my running while baby is napping.

DoctorWorm222

My degree is in microbial pathogenesis, but my expertise is in parasitology -- more specifically helminth genomics. If you've got worms, send 'em to me and I'll sequence their genomes  

June0609

My degree is in graphic design and I worked as one for about 6 years before becoming a SAHM. Now I'm into photography but not professionally, I only shoot friends and family. If you have design or photoshop question you can shoot it my way.

sabriel1

Hey ladies, I introduced myself a while back but only comment once in a while. I'm an accountant but I'm in Canada so will likely not be able to help with any tax questions for you in the US but budgetting questions I am your girl!

lyfojl726

kujayhawkgirl:

Special education -- everything you want to know from testing, IEPs, your rights, intervention strategies, etc.

Same here! I'm early childhood/special education

Scramblersmom

I am a microbiologist and specifically study the ability of microbes to survive even after you try to kill them. I also study their ability to break down toxic compounds in the environment.

Additionally, I fly fish, camp, cross country ski and do other outdoor stuff so I can probably answer some questions about those things. 

BeesMomma00

My expertise is in putting things together.  So I have no knowledge to share.  But... I can put together/hook up pretty much anything.  Have been able to do so since I was a kid.

I think I should have been an electrician or a construction worker.  

ETA:  I am an avid snowboarder and traveler.  (Well, I was before becoming a mom).  I can probably answer questions about snow gear, ski resorts (some) and flying internationally.  

SS1639

My degree is in fashion merchandising but I've been a Realtor for the past 11 years.

cantalopes24

Liz4444:

pennysuedog:

Didn't someone have the title of BJ queen?

 

That was Lopes.

I'm a fashion girl.

Yup. I love givin the BJs. MHs work is inside of a BJs wholesale store, true story. I'm pretty knowledgeable in financial aid and college stuff and my educational background is in substance abuse counseling. I also know quite a bit about kitchen remodeling, counter top surfaces, blue prints, plot maps and salon hair care products. If you've ever bought salon product from a Wegmans or BiLo/Bruno chances are I helped make the planogram. I also did some OPI set ups for some stores.

wilsontl19191

Right now I am a criminal analyst for the financial crimes unit of our county Prosecutor's office, but my expertise is in banking.

Deez10

Writer.

Got my degree in English (non-literature emphasis - focus was on writing) and have been working in contracts for the government ever since.

I've got a couple of fiction books that I have started, just waiting to see which idea takes hold and becomes one I can run with.  I also write a blog about raising DS that I enjoy quite a bit.

mrsgabus

kujayhawkgirl:

Special education everything you want to know from testing, IEPs, your rights, intervention strategies, etc.

Ill remember that next time i have a problem with dylans IEP

mrsgabus

stardust317:

I'm a speech therapist

I am putting you in my special book. Dylan has speech therpy and i feel like its not often enough

mamaZbo

If you are interested in symbiotic fungi, or marsh plants, I'm your girl.

RoxRing

Packerfan79:

I'm a veterinarian and was the resident side eyer when people on tb gave up their pets to shelters when their los came along.

I get it, but I don't get it. When E was about 11 months we had major problems with one of our cats. We were fortunate to have my ILs take her, but I was looking into shelters before that and had a well respected Vet in the area agree with what I was doing. In fact tell me he had to do it when his children were young and had a problem. Kids come first.

My expertise is that I've worked in news/media for 13 years. No idea how that can be helpful to anyone! I do however like to consider myself Nancy Drew and like to solve mysteries.

mamaZbo

DoctorWorm222:

My degree is in microbial pathogenesis, but my expertise is in parasitology more specifically helminth genomics. If you've got worms, send 'em to me and I'll sequence their genomes nbsp;:

When we first came back from Benin my dh was suffering from Loa Loa, but it was near impossible to find a dr that believed him, or new how to treat him.

mrsgabus

Umm..

Immigration to the USA or to Canada..

Im not a complete expert but i know a bunch.

jwls84

I am an Employment Consultant, so I can make up a kick a resume and cover letter in 5 minutes! Also I can help with interview prep!!

rescueddogmom

My grad school focus was behavioral ecology, but now my job deals with reproductive physiology. If you have questions about birth control, I'm your girl.

I am also a pit bull enthusiast and volunteered with a local rescue group for years.  I know a fair amount about dog training, but my dogs are certainly not perfect!  Oh, I have two birds too and I know a lot about parrots as pets:)

HappyAardvark

Diamonds. Jewelry. Watches. Makeup.

The important stuff.

AngLK987

rescueddogmom:

My grad school focus was behavioral ecology, but now my job deals with reproductive physiology. If you have questions about birth control, I'm your girl.

I am also a pit bull enthusiast and volunteered with a local rescue group for years.  I know a fair amount about dog training, but my dogs are certainly not perfect!  Oh, I have two birds too and I know a lot about parrots as pets:)

 

How do I train my dogs to stay the hell out of the trash? Every Effing Day lately!! It's ridiculous. Today MH caught one of our dogs with his paws up on the counter eating out of a butter tub. They're well fed, but they think the trash is their shmorgusboard (I totally butchered the spelling there.)

Nita2603

Martial arts, I used to run a dojo back home.
Immigration into Canada, just did that
All things Germany as I am German, and a lot of Europe questions.

Everything else, I know odds and ends...

LCass

jwls84:

I am an Employment Consultant, so I can make up a kick a resume and cover letter in 5 minutes! Also I can help with interview prep!!

Wish I'd known that before the interview I just had.  

I wouldn't say I'm an expert in anything, but I'm very good at helping with proofreading/editing.  I'm an elementary school teacher, with a strong background in teaching Science to grade 7 and 8 students.  I also have a passion for arts-based education (using the arts to teach all subjects).

kellybug80

I'm feeling so expertise-less.  I cook and bake a lot and I would be a good addition to your trivia team, but that's about it.

I was supposed to be starting my masters in library science, but we couldn't swing the tuition so I deferred.  I hope I'll be able to find some financial aid so that I can start in the fall.