Personal Big News / Big Thank You!

Osnabrueck · 10-17-2005, 09:13 PM

Hey Everybody. Good to see that lots of the GCF regulars are hanging out here now. I really like how these forums are set up.

I know some of you were following my daydream 325 vs 330 thread over at the GermanCarForums. When we left off, I was leaving Berlin, and looking for quality work in the LA area.

Well, thanks to you guys, and countless hours spent blabbering about automotive nonsense over at GCF, I've found my dream job! No joke!

I'll be working as the Art Director / Marketing and Production guy at the Marina del Rey branch of AMCI. They're a large automotive marketing and testing firm that conceptualizes and deploys local promotional events for brands and their vehicles. One specific example some of you may know of is the "Taste of Lexus" event, where guests take the RX300 on an off-road track and engage in generally snooty activities.

Since I'm working in AMCI's west-coast office, I'll be working with the following brands:
• Mercedes-Benz
• Maybach
• Lexus
• Mitsubishi
• Volvo
• Saab
• Toyota
• Scion
• Nissan

Basically, the only brands that DON'T work with AMCI at the moment are Honda and BMW. Both companies are ridin' high and don't feel as though they need the service. I'm sure both will come around eventually - especially Honda.

In any case, I really owe the GCF regulars a huge thank you. My portfolio got me in the door, but it the massive well of ridiculous car knowledge that locked me in for the job. I wouldn't have been able to wow these guys if it wasn't for my ability to BS about "The W220 vs the W221 platforms" and the "capabilities of the E90." You guys have forced me to think critically about brands and marketing, and over the past 3 years I've picked up a sense how the auto biz works, and how it's best served.

It goes without saying that this will be my dream job. I'll be conceptualizing drive events and I'll be designing/producing all the visuals that accompany them, be it banners, brochures or websites. Not only will I be brushing elbows with industry big-shots, but I'll also be privy to a certain amount of insider knowledge.

Better yet.... I can afford that 330i now! ( Think I'll wait for the '07s though )

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL! I never thought I'd land a spot in the auto biz, but you guys inadvertently made it happen.

Snake Vargas · 10-17-2005, 10:15 PM

Hey Osna, good to hear things are going well!

We've been keen to hear from you, and that's just great news. And all along I was here thinking that these forums were just a profitless time sink!

j/k

So when do you start work?

Yannis · 10-17-2005, 10:32 PM

Welcome back mate. This forum hasn't been the same without you.

Glad to hear you are getting a 3er. Getting a new car is always a pleasing headache.

SDNR · 10-17-2005, 10:54 PM

That's fantastic Osna - and I'm really glad that you are back with us too

Matt · 10-17-2005, 11:01 PM

Awsome, I have always thought you made good arguments about cars and such even though I was only at GCF for a short time till they made the move. If you want a 330i talk to me because my dad happens to be a dealer out in LA. I'm pretty sure I can get you a good deal! But great Job anyway

And good luck with that.

Do you have a marketing degree?

notic · 10-17-2005, 11:05 PM

congrats on the new job osna.

keep us updated with the workings of the automotive promotional world please, i think it would be interesting to see how companies promote their vehicles and which audiences they target. (if it doesn't get you in any trouble of course

)

warot · 10-17-2005, 11:38 PM

Congrats on your new job Osna... I myself am waiting patiently to graduate from college to join BMW. And congrats on choosing the 330i... we are here if you have any questions.

P.S. Isn't it great to work with german cars?

Deutsch · 10-18-2005, 12:23 AM

Congratulations on landing the awesome job! Must be a real dream come true to be working w/ cars for a living

Keep us posted w/ how things go.

Tycoon · 10-18-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

In any case, I really owe the GCF regulars a huge thank you. My portfolio got me in the door, but it the massive well of ridiculous car knowledge that locked me in for the job. I wouldn't have been able to wow these guys if it wasn't for my ability to BS about "The W220 vs the W221 platforms" and the "capabilities of the E90." You guys have forced me to think critically about brands and marketing, and over the past 3 years I've picked up a sense how the auto biz works, and how it's best served.

It goes without saying that this will be my dream job. I'll be conceptualizing drive events and I'll be designing/producing all the visuals that accompany them, be it banners, brochures or websites. Not only will I be brushing elbows with industry big-shots, but I'll also be privy to a certain amount of insider knowledge.

Better yet.... I can afford that 330i now! ( Think I'll wait for the '07s though )

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL! I never thought I'd land a spot in the auto biz, but you guys inadvertently made it happen.

We're so glad about that, mate! Congrats and nice to see you around again!

GTA8.5 · 10-18-2005, 03:19 AM

Thats fantasitc news Osna! Glad to see you here on the forums anyway.
I miss HighestOfHigh. I sure hope that dude didn`t get arrested and thrown in jail.

10-17-2005, 09:13 PM	#1
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,100 Thanks: 410 Thanked 342 Times in 204 Posts	Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Hey Everybody. Good to see that lots of the GCF regulars are hanging out here now. I really like how these forums are set up. I know some of you were following my daydream 325 vs 330 thread over at the GermanCarForums. When we left off, I was leaving Berlin, and looking for quality work in the LA area. Well, thanks to you guys, and countless hours spent blabbering about automotive nonsense over at GCF, I've found my dream job! No joke! I'll be working as the Art Director / Marketing and Production guy at the Marina del Rey branch of AMCI. They're a large automotive marketing and testing firm that conceptualizes and deploys local promotional events for brands and their vehicles. One specific example some of you may know of is the "Taste of Lexus" event, where guests take the RX300 on an off-road track and engage in generally snooty activities. Since I'm working in AMCI's west-coast office, I'll be working with the following brands: • Mercedes-Benz • Maybach • Lexus • Mitsubishi • Volvo • Saab • Toyota • Scion • Nissan Basically, the only brands that DON'T work with AMCI at the moment are Honda and BMW. Both companies are ridin' high and don't feel as though they need the service. I'm sure both will come around eventually - especially Honda. In any case, I really owe the GCF regulars a huge thank you. My portfolio got me in the door, but it the massive well of ridiculous car knowledge that locked me in for the job. I wouldn't have been able to wow these guys if it wasn't for my ability to BS about "The W220 vs the W221 platforms" and the "capabilities of the E90." You guys have forced me to think critically about brands and marketing, and over the past 3 years I've picked up a sense how the auto biz works, and how it's best served. It goes without saying that this will be my dream job. I'll be conceptualizing drive events and I'll be designing/producing all the visuals that accompany them, be it banners, brochures or websites. Not only will I be brushing elbows with industry big-shots, but I'll also be privy to a certain amount of insider knowledge. Better yet.... I can afford that 330i now! ( Think I'll wait for the '07s though ) THANK YOU ONE AND ALL! I never thought I'd land a spot in the auto biz, but you guys inadvertently made it happen.

10-17-2005, 10:15 PM	#2
Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Hey Osna, good to hear things are going well! We've been keen to hear from you, and that's just great news. And all along I was here thinking that these forums were just a profitless time sink! j/k So when do you start work?

10-17-2005, 10:32 PM	#3
Yannis Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,283 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Welcome back mate. This forum hasn't been the same without you. Glad to hear you are getting a 3er. Getting a new car is always a pleasing headache.

10-17-2005, 10:54 PM	#4
SDNR Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,988 Thanks: 1,319 Thanked 870 Times in 534 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! That's fantastic Osna - and I'm really glad that you are back with us too

10-17-2005, 11:01 PM	#5
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 270 Thanked 128 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Awsome, I have always thought you made good arguments about cars and such even though I was only at GCF for a short time till they made the move. If you want a 330i talk to me because my dad happens to be a dealer out in LA. I'm pretty sure I can get you a good deal! But great Job anyway And good luck with that. Do you have a marketing degree? Last edited by Matt; 10-17-2005 at 11:12 PM.

10-17-2005, 11:05 PM	#6
notic Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 841 Thanks: 198 Thanked 139 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! congrats on the new job osna. keep us updated with the workings of the automotive promotional world please, i think it would be interesting to see how companies promote their vehicles and which audiences they target. (if it doesn't get you in any trouble of course )

10-17-2005, 11:38 PM	#7
warot Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 53 Thanked 175 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Congrats on your new job Osna... I myself am waiting patiently to graduate from college to join BMW. And congrats on choosing the 330i... we are here if you have any questions. P.S. Isn't it great to work with german cars?

10-18-2005, 12:23 AM	#8
Deutsch Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,778 Thanks: 492 Thanked 673 Times in 318 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Congratulations on landing the awesome job! Must be a real dream come true to be working w/ cars for a living Keep us posted w/ how things go.

10-18-2005, 03:19 AM	#10
GTA8.5 Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,913 Thanks: 116 Thanked 153 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Personal Big News / Big Thank You! Thats fantasitc news Osna! Glad to see you here on the forums anyway. I miss HighestOfHigh. I sure hope that dude didn`t get arrested and thrown in jail. Last edited by GTA8.5; 10-21-2005 at 10:34 PM.

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