Calling all SketchUp experts (in the U.S.)!

alexander

It's a shame you don't have such training programmes in Europe...

Yes me too.

Burkhard

It's a shame you don't have such training programmes in Europe...

I'm ATC Trainer here in Germany, but all is done by the resellers. So people do not have any knowledge of what is possible here. No Fairtrades, no marketing, no services, no POC
coming up from Google...only web advices. Yep, it's a shame.

todd burch

I could teach Ruby, and would REALLY enjoy it, but I could only do weekend gigs.

Todd

CraigD

I have more information about the positions. We are looking for people who have expertise in SketchUp (for professional use) and want to work with the product for a year. Candidates need to be comfortable leading groups and very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about SketchUp and Google Earth. The position is salaried with pay and expense issued each week, and has benefits available. SketchUp trainers are based at their homes (anywhere in US) and travel up to three times per month to lead our training events.

If you think this is for you, please let me know!

Cheers,

- CraigD

CraigD

Here is the job post (Please mention where you saw this when you email with your resume):

Folks, we are looking for enthusiasts who love teaching people how cool SketchUp is. We have three openings for long term (one-year) temporary SketchUp trainers. You would be working as a full-time Google temp and need to be available to travel.

The position involves weekly travel to lead our public training courses in cities around the US.

Responsibilities:
• Travel to training locations
• Lead training classes of up to 10 students
• Learn and employ SketchUp training content and methods
• Provide all required feedback and expense reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• BA/BS degree
• Experience with SketchUp or other complex 3D or DTP design software
• Ability to communicate complex issues/concepts clearly and effectively.
• Comfort in public speaking
• Experience in adult learning is helpful

If you are interested, please send your resume to <training at sketchup.com>

CraigD

Does this seem interesting to folks?

- CraigD

Frederik

@craigd said:

Does this seem interesting to folks?

I'm sure it does, Craig...
The problem for me is, that you don't seem to have similar seminars running in Europe...
If you had I would most definitely be very interested...!
(and I meet all your requirements... )

boofredlay

Craig, this is very interesting and I would jump on it if it were not for 3 factors.

I have a full time job that I love and cannot leave.
I just started with Form Fonts as well and need to "settle in".
Other than: "Hey where is the Great Wall of China?" or "What does my house look like?" I have never used Google Earth let alone modeled anything for it.

Thanks for posting this up here however. I am sure you will get some more interest as the week progresses.

CraigD

#3 is very disheartening....

Take a look at some of the 3D work that is going on there. Look at Westport, Ireland, or Marvao Portugal if you want to see some interesting 3D work.

boofredlay

@craigd said:

#3 is very disheartening....

For you or for me?

CraigD

Back on topic...

If the the job looks interesting (and you don't share Eric's POV), please throw your hat in the ring.

Cheers,

 - CraigD

Gaieus

Europe, Craig, Europe!

mateo soletic

@burkhard said:

@gaieus said:

It's a shame you don't have such training programmes in Europe...

I'm ATC Trainer here in Germany, but all is done by the resellers. So people do not have any knowledge of what is possible here. No Fairtrades, no marketing, no services, no POC
coming up from Google...only web advices. Yep, it's a shame.

Craig,

I don’t really know the policy of Google or the people behind SU but I think there
is a great potential potential market for SU in Europe.
I visit special arch-design fair-trades all over Europe on regular basis and
I agree with Burkhard with a small effort the possibilities of SU would be
brought to attention to a great many professionals.
Let me just give You an example.
From 23 to 27 th of February in Dusseldorf , Germany there is a Global
Retail trade fair. This is probably the biggest in the world, even I think
bigger than the one in Chicago. It is held every three Years . I have attended
the last two and I will be attending probably this one too. There are 1600 exibitors
from 50 countries and over 100.000 visitors are expected. These are not
normal visitors but mostly professionals . There is a special area reserved
for architects and designers.
The reason I am writing this is that I have been designing among other projects
retail spaces for almost 15 years . I have designed over 200 stores and before
I stumbled by accident on SU . Before I had used different applications but
after SU and I never looked back.
The applications that have been offered on these Fairs are of two kinds.

First – The producers of shop equipment sell You their own package so that
You can plan the layout using their own products.
Second- The packages are offered by individual software producers .

In both cases the prices are high they range from 5000 to 10000 euros.
The learning curve is steep and they are more fixture orientated than
design.

This is just one example but I could tell You many others.

Cheers,
Mateo

FormalyKnownAsMartin

If Google needs training people in Europe, you will get my resume.

CraigD

That's great feedback guys! I can't wait till the call for European trainers comes up!

In the meant time, we're still looking for good U.S. trainers right now. If there are people who are on the fence about this, please let me know. We can talk through more of the details and maybe you'll find that this is possible to do AND have your own business not be affected.

You'll make great contacts in the U.S., and get a leg up on the competition while doing this trainer gig by the way.

Send in your resumes, or contact me.

Cheers,

 - CraigD

alexander

Yes EUROPE Craig

boofredlay

@unknownuser said:

Other than: "Hey where is the Great Wall of China?" or "What does my house look like?" I have never used Google Earth let alone modeled anything for it.

@unknownuser said:

@craigd said:

#3 is very disheartening....

For you or for me?

The more I look at this I have to admit I may have seemed like a jerk. My apologies.
I meant nothing other than the fact I am not qualified to teach Google Earth and it is to my misfortune.

tinanne

@craigd said:

We can talk through more of the details and maybe you'll find that this is possible to do AND have your own business not be affected.

Craig, this is the part that is stopping me. Maybe you can PM me with more info?

peterbnilsson

Hey Craig, thanks for posting about this. I've sent in my info to the email address you posted, so we'll see what happens. I've been looking to make a change in this direction so it's worth looking into.

CraigD

That's great Peter! Thanks!

Tina Anne, I'll talk with the training folks tomorrow morning and will be in touch.

In looking at the responses, I may start to recommend that we have regional trainers...we'll see...

Thanks for your interest so far! I'll keep posting details.

Cheers,

- CraigD