This page lets you know what to expect when working with me, and the best ways to communicate with me.
How I Operate
The fact that I have a web page explaining how I operate will probably give you a clue on what to expect. I tend to have several projects going on at the same time, and I have developed systems to keep them all straight and get everything done.
I take ownership of commitments I make and strive to be attentive and responsive to those commitments. While I understand that not everyone works the same way, I appreciate when people also take their commitments seriously. For example, I may not mention it if you’re five minutes late to an appointment, but I will notice it.
Since I’m running several projects, I work best when I can block out focused time to work on each of them individually without interruption. Believe it or not, I get distracted easily, so I rely on my systems and tools to keep me on task.
How to Communicate with Me
I use a lot of different communication tools, and each has its own pros and cons. When we start working together, let me know what works best for you and we’ll see how to best adapt our styles for each other.
If you need me to do something = Email
An email won’t get lost in the other message traffic. It will sit there until I either deal with it or I add it to my task list. Where text messages can get buried and forgotten, email is the best for making sure something doesn’t get lost.
The downside is that I don’t get notified immediately when I get an email. I also have several email accounts, and I tend to focus on one account at a time. So, if you need something done quickly, follow up with a text or Discord message.
If you need a quick response = Text or Discord
I get notified of both text and Discord messages. I keep my phone on vibrate, so I don’t always notice when one comes through, but I’ll see it as soon as I pick up my phone again.
If you have a question that is faster or easier to voice chat = Phone Call or Discord
Make sure I have your contact info in my phone. If I don’t recognize your number, I’ll send you to voicemail. I often check voicemails soon after I get them, though. You can also send a text and ask me to call as soon as I get a chance.
I can also do Discord calls, but if I’m not expecting you, I’ll likely reject the call.
If you want to meet = Zoom or Discord or Google Meet
Zoom is my preferred video chat, but I can also do Discord or Google Meet. I tend to be to-the-point without a lot of chit chat. It’s nothing personal, I’m just an introvert with a lot going on, so I have to actively work to be personable.
Meeting in person may work, depending on how close we are to each other, but travel time may be a factor.