Thursday, August 30, 2007
Randomly Noted Profile: Dominique Gordon, pizza marketer
Posted by Tammy Vinson on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Dominique Gordon stands next to Pleasantdale Road in Tucker advertising pizza specials with a large poster board. The 18-year-old took the first job he could find after moving from Milwaukee three weeks ago. He makes $7 per hour.
“To turn my life around,†he replies when asked why he moved here.
For four hours every day, he holds a sign promoting $5 pizzas. “Really, all we have to do is keep the sign moving,†he says.
Gordon listens to rap on his MP3 player while working. “[The music helps with] ignoring the heat and keeping me focused,†he says.
Passers-by sometimes give him the finger. Some stop and give him cold drinks. He says people will even drive by and shout, “I know it’s hot; you need a cold beer?â€
Dominique says he’s looking for a better job. “Something inside at least.â€
(Photo by Andisheh Nouraee)
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I hope everyone who reads this article will drive by and do something positive for this guy. A cold drink, a tip or, even better, an opportunity for a better job. At least yell out "I saw you on Creative Loafing, good luck" Something.
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