“The average person changes careers 8 – 10 times in their lifetime.”

I’ve never been afraid to try new things, so when my friends in the IT community explained I could take my talent for writing, pair it with my real estate savvy & by using this “NEW THING” called Twitter, I could increase my sales I was thrilled.

“Wow…sign me up!” I thought. Sounded as easy as printing my own money.

Immediately, I began tweeting my little beak off only to realize I was in over my head. This Twitter stuff was hard work! Through trial & error, I was able to “meet” the good people of Twitterville who literally took me under their wings to help me Google my way through learning everything from WordPress to HTML.

One of my biggest supporters & resources was Matt Ball, a recruiter for Kforce Tech Orlando. After an initial tweet of advice on an IT related question, we realized we lived in the same county, practically the same city & both had common interests. Our Twitter friendship grew until we regularly attended networking events & helped each other grow our Twitter followings.

When an opportunity became available for an account manager in Orlando, Matt immediately tweeted me to ask, “have you ever considered a career in technology?”

I was amazed. I honestly never had considered the possibility & probably never would have if it weren’t for Twitter allowing me to meet someone like Matt.

I said yes.

Within a month of the 1st tweet about the account manager position I was on the job at Kforce Orlando. After an impressive training “boot camp” from Paul Winters, John Megally, Joley Mastanduno led by Jennifer Grey, I was able to get my first start within my 1st month.

Looking back, I would have never thought something as simple as 140 characters could change my life but it did. Twitter provided me with a connection to someone who not only cared enough about my success to help me, but keep that connection strong enough to allow him to recruit me for his team.

I just want to thank Matt Ball & my entire Kforce Orlando team. I can honestly say, I love my new career & I owe it all to Twitter.

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Kforce CEO David Dunkel writes after the opening bell was rung at Nasdaq.

Through the years, you all have followed me on my adventures across the globe & now across industries as I change careers. 

After careful discussion with trusted friends in the community & economic development committees, I realized that my talents would best be served in the information technology staffing industry.

My closest friends have always said, “you can sell ice to eskimos,” but I have never really considered myself a sales person.  When choosing my career,  I have always had to consider professions where I could earn a good living to support myself & my son but also allows me to help people & my community at the same time. Working as an account manager for Kforce Technology Professional Staffing will help me achieve both!

“Really great people make you feel that you,

too, can become great.” ~Mark Twain

In the rapidly changing staffing industry, Kforce stands for stability, strength, breadth of experience, national reach and sophisticated technology.  Today, though, as it was more than 45 years ago when we began, it is our people who generate successful results.

“VOTED one of the nations BEST PLACES to WORK…”

Kforce maintains its commitment to being one of the best companies to work for by providing quality positions with a professional environment , great benefits , rewarding incentive programs  and ongoing training  for the staffing industry. In fact, this dedication has helped Kforce win “Best Places to Work” awards in cities across the county. Article –> Best Places to Work

Obama wants YOU to help spur job growth in IT!!!

Knowing that even Obama has faith that growth in technological advances, will help stimulate our sluggish economy & help the tech job market rebound, gave me confidence in my decision to switch fields.

My fondest wish is that each and every one of you continue to follow my career, support me in my efforts & help me succeed in becoming one of the best in my field.

“Anything worth doing is worth doing right…” my father always said.  

My career with Kforce officially started May 2nd 2011, and I can honestly say every minute has been an education. The team of people I work with make even the most difficult sintuations seem approachable & easily managed. With a combined total of over 100 years of IT, staffing & management experience, the Orlando Kforce office is primed & ready to help REBUILD the IT job market in Central Florida.

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Today, all over Florida children are going to school for the last time this term leaving the question: What are we going to do all summer?!?

Are your kids signed up for local summer camps, activities or sports?

PLEASE share what you & your family has planned so those of us that have NO CLUE yet what to do can get some helpful information & advice.

Thank you all for your continued love & support. Let’s make this the best summer ever for our community, always remember WATER SAFETY!

MARCH HOUSING NUMBERS ARE OUT!

Here are the latest housing numbers straight from CNBC.com’s Diana Olick.

What are you seeing in the market?

REALTORS: What is your FORECAST for this summer’s housing market?

My dear friend Mona Atkinson posted this video on FaceBook today with the caption,

“I guarantee you will be crying before this is over.”

Mona was 100% correct & I felt the need to share this amazing gift

with my entire Kimberanna.com family.

Thank you Mona for bringing this amazing footage into my life,

it has touched me & given me renewed hope.

Watching a child that had to overcome so much, create such beauty is just breath taking.

“I am constantly reminded that GOD does love ALL his children…”

That’s right…today is the day, April 15th 2010 has finally arrived!

Most Americans have already filed there taxes but many who actually owe money have taken the, “I’m not giving them my money until the last possible minute,” attitude and waited until today to post their tax returns. (I believe my dad may have coined this phrase or at least made it popular, lol.)

Just in case you are one of these “last minute” people, here are some helpful tips to make today a little less stressful:

IRS TAX TIP 2010-69 -> Click here to go to IRS.GOV

If you can’t meet the April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS.

Here are seven things you need to know about filing an extension:

1. Extra time to file An extension will give you extra time to get your paperwork to the IRS, but it does not extend the time you have to pay any tax due. You will owe interest on any amount not paid by the April 15 deadline, plus a late payment penalty if you have not paid at least 90 percent of your total tax by that date.
2. File on time even if you can’t pay If your return is completed but you are unable to pay the full amount of tax due, do not request an extension. File your return on time and pay as much as you can. The IRS will send you a bill or notice for the balance due.To apply online for a payment agreement, go to IRS.gov and click “Online Payment Agreement Application” at the left side of the home page under Online Services. If you are unable to make payments, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to discuss your options.
3. Form to file Request an extension to file by submitting Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return to the IRS by April 15, 2010, or make an extension-related electronic credit card payment. For more information about extension-related credit card payments, see Form 4868.
4. E-file extension You can e-file an extension request using tax preparation software with your own computer or by going to a tax preparer who has the software. The IRS will acknowledge receipt of the extension request if you file by computer.
5. Traditional Free File and Free File Fillable Forms You can use both Free File options to file an extension. Access the Free File page at IRS.gov.
6. Electronic funds withdrawal If you ask for an extension via computer, you can also choose to pay any expected balance due by authorizing an electronic funds withdrawal from a checking or savings account. You will need the appropriate bank routing and account numbers.For information about these and other methods of payment, visit IRS.gov or call 800-TAX-1040 (800-829-1040).
7. How to get formsForm 4868 is available for download at IRS.gov or may be ordered by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).You can also obtain the form at your local IRS office. Telephone requests normally take 10 days to fill.

Links:

• Form 4868, Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (PDF 50K)
• Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request (PDF 100K)
• Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad (PDF 348K)
• Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide (PDF 206K)
• Official Payments Corporation
• Link2 Gov Corporation

Do you have a FUNNY or INTERESTING story about filing your TAXES on APRIL 15th?

PLZ share your adventures with us! Just tell us about below in the comments section. We could ALL use some comic relief today;D

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“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it,

or who said it, no matter if I have said it,

unless it agrees with your own reason

and your own common sense.” ~BUDDHA

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Good Morning!

Today I am getting myself BACK on track…
1.) Eating well.
2.) Getting fit; mentally & physically.
3.) Creating balance in my life.

“It’s NEVER too late to make a FRESH START!” ~unknown

YOU have the ability to MAKE TODAY A GREAT DAY…FAIL to PLAN, PLAN to FAIL;D
Follow me on my journey through the “BRIGHTER SIDE of LIFE.”
*WooT*
Good News: The missing 11 yr old girl in Winter Springs Florida; Nadia Bloom found alive in the middle of swampy, wooded area. Volunteer searcher from the family’s church found Nadia in waist deep water. The child was unharmed after 4 days despite exposure to the elements & local wildlife (aligators, wild boar, bear, etc.) http://NadiaBloom.com

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Take a minute to watch this hysterical take on Social Networking & it’s potential long term value.

CHECK Cramer out at CNBC.com by clicking here: ->Cramer on South Park CNBC

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*WooT* today is a good day…hope everyone had a PRODUCTIVE & HISTORIC week!

Q4 GDP UP 5.6%

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