Author: Greg Simerlink

Presentation at Pecha Kucha Dayton – Volume 27

Presentation at Pecha Kucha Dayton – Volume 27

Posted by | Aug 12, 2016 | , |

In June I finally decided to up my participation and present at a Pecha Kucha. I’ve been going to every Dayton based PK since my friends Jamie & Juliet presented at Volume 12 in 2012 and have always enjoyed the varied topics and all of the vibrant people at the events.  Pecha Kucha 27 was held at St Mary Church  near Downtown Dayton. If you are unfamiliar with PK, it is basically a short presentation delivered with 20 slides which appear on screen for 20 seconds each. So, a lot of information is presented in a short, concise amount of...

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Fitness Results 2015

Fitness Results 2015

Posted by | Jan 13, 2016 | |

Fitness Results 2015 – Year in Review I have been tracking my fitness progress since 2011 using a variety of apps & programs, most recently Map My Fitness, Strava and FitBit Surge. Each element has its benefits and drawbacks, however I will be continuing to use all three in 2016.   First a quick bit of background. In 2011 I decided that I had enough of being out of shape and overweight. I eventually lost over 50 pounds and  have maintained a fairly consistent workout regime. You can read about my weight loss journey here: Fitness, Body Image, BMI & Health Now...

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SICSA Volunteering – Tribute to Reese

SICSA Volunteering – Tribute to Reese

Posted by | Jan 8, 2016 | , |

This October my dog Reese passed away, aged almost 15 years. It was a very difficult time for me since she was around through so much of my life and had travelled with me through so many life changes. One of her favorite things was taking nightly walks and after she went through a life threatening illness when she was 10 I promised to walk her every day if possible. I held true to my promise to the end of her life with her last walk happening just three days before she was put to sleep. Once I had...

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Ye Olde Yellow Cabaret

Ye Olde Yellow Cabaret

Posted by | Dec 23, 2015 | , , |

Ye Olde Yellow Cabaret What is Ye Olde Yellow Cabaret? Well, I’m glad you asked! At the most basic level it is a series of shows that I am producing in conjunction with my steampunk group Airship Passepartout. However, it really is a lot more than just an event to me and if you’ll allow me to indulge I will spell out my vision for you. The Philosophy I am basically throwing a party for myself featuring many of the things that interest me and I hope that they interest many other people as well. I know that there are...

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eTail East 2015

eTail East 2015

Posted by | Aug 25, 2015 | , |

eTail East 2015 This past week I headed off to Boston for the first time ever to attend my favorite eCommerce related convention – eTail East! I haven’t been since 2009 and I was looking forward to learning new strategies, seeing how the conference had evolved and meeting some great contemporaries. I’m currently working as the eCommerce Marketing Specialist for MCM Electronics and handle many aspects of our digital marketing as well as various portions of traditional marketing within our two person department. Having been in this position just over a year I went to the conference with the aim...

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