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 Hi. This is Robbie Grier. I'm originally from Gastonia and Charlotte, NC. From July of 1999 until April of 2004 I lived in Atlanta. I was a Corporate Sales Trainer in Tucker and a Sales Manager in the Morrow office with The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth [now The New AT&T]. In April 2004 I moved to Florida. I was a Sales Manager in our West Palm Beach/Deerfield Beach offices. Then I was the Area Sales Trainer for the West Palm and Fort Lauderdale districts. Next I was Sales Manager - Support for the Miami district, with offices in Miami and the Hollywood area. Then back to the Fort Lauderdale office as Sales Manager - Major Accounts. Now I'm a Sales Manager in the Emerald Coast District, alternating between Tallahassee [December thru June] and Fort Walton Beach/ Destin [July thru November]. South Florida was wonderful (other than being a little hot for me and the difficulty in finding SWEET TEA in restaurants) and I miss the people there, but I love my new gig! The people I work with are the best!! Growing up in Gastonia, I attended Central Elementary, Grier Jr. High, and Ashbrook High School (class of '72). After graduating, I attended Wake Forest, Gaston College, and UNC Charlotte (where I was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity). I returned to UNC Charlotte in the Fall of 1993 and graduated in December of 1998 with my B.A. in Communication Studies and a minor in English. Before coming to BellSouth in March of 1993, I spent many years in the car business in both Gastonia (Earl Tindol Ford) and Charlotte (Independence Nissan). My two daughters both still live in North Carolina. Tanya is a UNC Charlotte grad and was back there again working on her Master's degree. She completed her studies in the Spring 2007 semester. She lives in the Lincolnton area. Erin graduated from UNC Charlotte as well. She lives in the Harrisburg area. Erin is an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay. If you need any of their products, let her know!! By the way, my Mom is also a UNC Charlotte grad - it's gotten to be sort of a family thing!! Update: Erin bought her first house and moved in over the 2006 Thanksgiving holiday. The best thing – she says that there is a room for ol’ Dad when I come to visit!! In January 2003 I took the plunge and returned to school. I attended the University of Phoenix to get my M.B.A., starting at the Atlanta campus. When I moved to Florida, I attended class in Fort Lauderdale for a while. Because of some travel with the Training job, I finished up with a blend of on-ground and online classes and graduated July 16, 2005. Even though I occasionally fussed about the work, I loved being back in school. UOP is a great program. I am considering a doctoral degree, however, any further studies will have to wait until at least sometime in 2008. While I was in Atlanta I was a member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church. I still attend anytime I get back to Atlanta. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. On Sunday mornings there is a contemporary service and a traditional service. If you're in Atlanta, living or visiting, and want a church to visit, be sure to go by Clairmont - and tell them Robbie sent you! After visiting a number of churches in Fort Lauderdale, I finally found a new home at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale. As the website says, "We are a large church, but we preserve a small family feel through close relationships and small groups." There are programs for everyone from Senior Citizens to the very young, from singles to young marrieds with children. There are typically 2 services on Sunday, but check the website [especially in the summer]. If you are in or near the Fort Lauderdale area and want a church to visit, go worship with them and tell them I said "Hi". With my latest move, I'll be looking for churches in both the Tallahassee area and the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area. If you're a friend from the past (or present for that matter) and want to write, send email to rhgrier@hotmail.com Hope to hear from ya! This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 KJV All content © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Robbie Grier |
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