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ann arbor/toledo (pre-01991)
db design, Stevenson,
WA
Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing
Jan 02004 -- present
Self-employed contract work.
website: dbdesign.info
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Shoen Library, Marylhurst University
Circulation Desk
March 02001—June 02002
Circulation work/study student for small academic library.
Checked materials in and out, did shelving, computer and reference assistance,
data entry, clerical. Worked on
major updating project in periodicals and supervised
that department during an
interim in staffing.
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Antiques and Oddities, Bingen, WA
Sales Clerk April 02000 – Jan 02001
Retail sales in established antique store. Duties not
only entailed money handling and customer service, but also website research
and design, moving, packing, merchandising, and minor repair and restoration.
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Bingen School Inn &
Columbia Gorge Outdoor Center, Bingen, WA
Office Manager/Clerk
July 01998 – Sept 02001
Took reservations, cleaned and supervised up to a half-dozen
people. i was responsible for answering correspondence and reconciling
sales reports, plus i developed and implemented a marketing program for
the international hostel in Bingen.
In addition, i ’ve also designed graphics and layouts for signs,
brochures and forms, designed and maintained website content, inventoried
supplies, taken care of the garden, updated and maintained the recycling
program and increased sales by a healthy margin when a manager.
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The Northshore Bar & Grill, Bingen,
WA
Manager/Bartender
Feb 01997 – April 01998
Helped build new business from the ground up, literally.
Finished woodwork, stripped and painted floors in addition to liquor and
food orders, band booking, promotions, event planning, bookkeeping and
bartending.
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Premier Portraits,
Las Vegas, NV
Traveling Photographer
June 01996 – Jan 01997
Took glamour-style portraits in rural areas in CA, AZ,
OR and WA. Was responsible at times for entire traveling operation, including
photography, sales, hair and makeup, customer relations, supply inventory,
equipment maintenance and bookkeeping.
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Visage, Las Vegas, NV
Salon Receptionist
Feb 01996 – June 01996
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, handled cash
and kept books for hair and art salon. Also worked backstage on costumes
and makeup for the salon’s hair show at The Beach, Las Vegas, NV,
October 01996.
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Spinzo Magazine, Las Vegas, NV
Writer/Editor
April 01994 – July 01994
Did interviews, reviews and copyediting for free entertainment
magazine.
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In Music Magazine, Las Vegas, NV
Managing Editor
July 01993 – Nov 01993
Supervised editorial content for free entertainment magazine.
Scouted and assigned stories, did interviews, reviews, copyediting and
photography.
portfolio: Tom
Waits, The Black Rider
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Westward Ho, Las Vegas, NV
Slot Cashier
Jan 01993 – Oct 01995
Worked dollar slot carousel on Las Vegas Strip. Handled
up to $30,000 a day, selling change and paying jackpots. Customer relations
and microphone banter were also expected aspects of the job.
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The China Club,
Chicago, IL
VIP Cocktails
Dec 01991 – Oct 01992
Served cocktails in VIP room of top Chicago nightclub.
Accustomed to high volume sales and celebrity presence. Also bartended
and did promotions work.
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Sherwyn’s Health Foods, Chicago, IL
Cashier
Dec 01991 – Oct 01992
Ran cash register at oldest health food store in Chicago.
Accustomed to high volume sales.
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708, Chicago, IL
Writer/Editor
Aug 01991 – Oct 01991
Did interviews, reviews and copyediting for free entertainment
weekly covering the Chicago suburbs.
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The Alley, Chicago, IL
Displays and Merchandising
April 01991 – July 01991
Did window displays and product merchandising for alternative
leather store.
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The
Beat, Ann Arbor, MI
Booking and Promotions
Jan 01989 – July 01989
Booked bands and promoted small alternative music club.
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Musicland, Ann Arbor, MI
Manager
Aug 01988 – Nov 01990
Responsible for all day-to-day operations of high volume
music store. Money handling, bookkeeping, customer service, displays and
merchandising, product and supply orders, employee hiring, supervision
and scheduling.
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National Record Mart, Toledo, OH
Sales and Merchandising
Nov 01987 – Aug 01988
Customer service and retail sales for music store. Also
did displays and merchandising and was singles buyer.
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Silverman’s, Toledo, OH
Sales Associate
April 01987 – Nov 01987
Customer service, retail sales and product merchandising
for men’s clothing store.
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Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Toledo,
OH
Page
Jul 01985 – April 01987
Shelved books for large public library.
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