Personal Big News / Big Thank You!

[Osnabrueck]

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]

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?

 

[Yperion]

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]

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

 

[Matt]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[PanterroR]

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!

 

[GTA45E]

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.

 

[martinbo]

Osna you legend! So very pleased for you man!

Congrats on your amazing break! You deserve it. I'm really jealous too but it couldn't have happened to a better informed / more creative thinker! You're the bomb baby. Good luck, I wish you every success and that one day you're marketing director for BMW in Munich. (I really do believe that's where you're capable of heading.)

From a personal standpoint, I'm so very pleased to see you back, you really have contributed immensly in the formation of my thoughts, perceptions and opinions in my time as a GCF cybernaut. Keep it coming please...

All the best Josh and see you around bro.

Martin

 

[LaArtist]

Wow man congrats.. really happy for you,, now u might be able to dig up some inside info on the new Skyline GTR for me..haha

 

[Mr. M]

Congrats on your new job. I'm seriously dreaming of joining a career related to cars...

 

[wltsm]

Great job!!

So it isn't a complete wast of time posting here, I'd better do it more often!

You have one of my dream jobs now, tell us how it goes, and keep us updated if possible on new products!

I wish you all the best!

 

[Zafiro]

Congratz and hope you will be satisfied with your new work.

 

[klier]

I am very happy for you Osna, and it is great to have you here too. I really missed you

Damn, '07 330i

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Congratulations on the new posting Osna...!!

I wouldn't even call that a 'Job', more like a full-time hobby which you get paid for.. hehe, but seriously buddy, that is one great job to land. The American motor industry.... wow-weeee..... you must be over the moon.

Reading your posts over at the original GCF Forums was one of the main reasons why I decided to register at that forum. The way you express your opinions and ofcourse ur witty humour were missed while you we're out trying to land your new job, so it's great to hear from you again.

Work smart buddy, ..not hard, and keep us posted on how work's going.

Just wondering Osna, since you're going to waiting till '07 for the 330i, would you now maybe consider the 335i, ...or would that stretch your wallet to the size of a laptop ?

Anyways buddy.... hope to hear more from you as you settle into your new 'job'.

 

[Brookside]

Good Luck to you Osna- you were a voice of reason and wit over on GCF-
& I'm sure you're going to bring a continental flair to the new gig in L.A.
The real capital of the automobile world is Los Angeles- every major manufacturer has their design studio..or a subsidiary on the West Coast-
hope you'll share your observations with us.
The Best To You.
James

 

[Giannis]

contrats osna. this is all great news. i feel very happy for you, espesially 'cause you are getting an E90

 

[Alx]

Osna i dont know where to begin!

Im extremely happy to see you here and very happy for your success in ataining your dream job. Keep us posted, im just overwhelmed that you finally joined, does this job invlove travel to shows or not? Just curious if you will ever make it to NYC?

Again thanks for partaking!

Good luck!