You started with IECBS in February of this year. Other than your new job, what is your favorite part of the program?
“The Self Care Lab, boxing. I’ve always wanted to learn self-defense, but it gives me confidence and it inspires me to do more.”
We want to congratulate you on the photograph you took that had the 2nd highest hits – 10,000+ – of Proud Digital Media’s history on social media. What was the photo of?
“The Grove Theatre in Upland.”
How did that make you feel?
“Amazing.”
Had you ever been into photography before going to work for Proud Digital Media?
“No, no classes, but I always wanted to work with something in media.”
Did you have a passion for photography or is this something that you shared with your Job Developer during Discovery that resulted in you thinking you might be interested in it?
“Ryan, my Job Developer showed me a flyer because he knew I was interested in media and I thought this could be an opportunity of a life time because I was very interested in it. We went to an open house and Ryan set up a meeting, then had an interview and they hired me. I told them I do editing on my laptop.”
What is your favorite part of your new job?
“Pretty much traveling to different cities. I don’t drive and haven’t been to a lot of cities around here considering I don’t drive. Traveling is the best part to me. I’ve been to San Dimas, Walnut and Diamond Bar.”
What is your ultimate goal in employment?
“To find a career in photography or anything with media.”
What is your ultimate goal in life?
“I would like to be a film maker. I’m interested in drama, comedy, action, romance, supernatural, but not demonic.”
What is the rest of your life like?
“It is great and has become more great since I came to this program.”
How has coming to this program made your life better?
“I’ve been helped the way I needed to be helped. I told DOR what I needed, they kept giving me jobs that I was not able to do and they were not listening to me. My mother even came to tell them. I feel like you listened to me and found me a place that I’m very happy with.”