Another trip planned

Before my employment began at Graphic Imaging Services, leaving the city happened once every few years. Now, every month, or at least that has been the average, I have been sent out for various projects or for training on different pieces of equipment. Each trip has helped teach me something new about myself and/or the world around me.

My first ever trip involved a scanning project in Oregon for the Bureau of Land Management. For two weeks I scanned various pictures that the Bureau found important. I learned how to properly create profiles to capture the images quickly and efficiently

The next was a week of training in California on Colortrac large format scanners. This trip taught me to tear apart the scanner. This was the first time I both held a screwdriver and was expected to take something apart.

Another was a week back in Oregon to scan more documents the Bureau found. This would be the first time that I had to install the scanner, create the profiles, and prep the documents.

A month later I had to drive to Delta, Utah to install two small format scanners, a large format scanner, as well as an industrial printer. My boss accompanied me, though it allowed me to realize how important I was becoming for the company.

The next trip is scheduled in two weeks. I will be flying to Baltimore, Maryland for a week of training on Contex large format scanners. With this final training, I will be certified to install and repair the two most prevalent large format brands.

After each trip, I become more efficient in taking care of equipment, software, and troubleshooting for the customer. When the my two year anniversary hits, I will finally have the confidence (and the degree) that will allow me to pursue a career in Information Technology.