Skills and Experience
Here's all the resume-type stuff you'll need to get a good idea of my skill set and work experience. Also included is community service ~ volunteer work that contributes to a healthy society. Links to related portfolio work are included with appropriate listings. References available upon request.
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General Qualifications
Communications and documentation expert, pays close attention to detail. Works well unsupervised, capable of managing multiple projects. Steep learning curve, diversified knowledge, able to meet deadlines. Chaos incarnate.
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Skills Inventory
print media
More than ten years of practical experience in writing, editing and layout of periodical and promotional materials is augmented by two years of study at a top Pacific Northwest university and working in its library. Through that, I was able to hone my research and writing skills in many genres. I began shooting concert photos in the late 01980s, did glamour portraits in the mid-01990s, and studied nature and art photography and digital image manipulation at Marylhurst University. Since January 02004, I have done newspaper and ad production through my design business for the Columbia Gorge Weekly and several local non-profits.
outdoor/environmental
The bulk of my studies at Marylhurst were environmentally-oriented, and projects and presentations consistently related to Pacific Northwest issues. I am particularly interested in and have reported on watershed and forest ecology and restoration, wild and edible native plants and sustainable land use. A significant amount of time with the Northwest Service Academy was also spent researching and educating others on these topics. In addition, I have a lifetime of outdoor skills going back to the Girl Scouts beginning in the mid-01970s.
project/event coordination and promotion
Since working at the college radio station in the mid-01980s, events and promotions have been two of my favorite activities, from managing bands to booking live music shows. Most recently coordinated numerous day-long education and service events through my AmeriCorps position. Helped produce an independent music showcase in Chicago in 01992, and organized voter awareness events for Rock the Vote in Las Vegas in 01996. Planned theme parties at the Northshore in Bingen, and volunteered four years straight at the NXNW Music Conference in Portland, OR. Also coordinated logistics for large groups staying at the Bingen School Inn.
managerial
After becoming co-music director of the college radio station at the University of Toledo, I have often ended up in management positions of many sorts. Retail, bar/restaurant, and lodging are three service fields since the late 01980s where I have been responsible for day-to-day operations, supervision, product and supply ordering, scheduling, hiring and termination. My AmeriCorps position was also supervisory. Currently sit on the steering committee for the Gorge Local Currency Cooperative.
clerical/retail
Fifteen years of experience in office procedure, data entry, money handling, bookkeeping, phones, merchandising and customer service provides skills applicable to nearly any type of work situation. Have worked in environments as varied as health food stores and an international hostel to numerous music stores and a Las Vegas casino.
Media Skills
Word (proficient)
Photoshop (proficient)
Illustrator (proficient)
Quark Xpress (proficient)
GoLive (intermediate)
Filemaker (intermediate)
HTML (intermediate)
Excel (intermediate)
Powerpoint (intermediate)
Publisher (intermediate)
ArcView GIS (intermediate)
PHP/SQL (beginner)
UNIX (beginner)
FCC broadcaster’s license
Can work on both Mac and PC (own PC)
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Education
Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR
Ecological Advocacy in the Media
BA, 02002 (3.825 GPA)
Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR
Oregon Transfer Degree
AA, 02000 (honors)
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Broadcasting, Public Relations
01985-01988 (honors program)
Whitmer High School, Toledo, OH
Diploma, 01985 (honors)
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Work History
db design, Bingen, WA
Graphic Design
Jan 02004 – present
Self-employed contract work.
Website: http://deannab.info/dbdesign
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Shoen Library, Marylhurst University
Circulation Desk
March 02001 – June 02002
Circulation work/study student for small academic library. Check materials in and out, shelving, computer and reference assistance, data entry, clerical. Worked on major updating project in periodicals and supervised the 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.
Portfolio: A&O Business Card
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Bingen School Inn &
Columbia Gorge Outdoor Center, Bingen, WA
Office Manager/Clerk
July 01998 – Sept 02001
Take reservations, clean, supervise up to a half-dozen people, answer correspondence, reconcile sales reports, and develop and implement the marketing program for the international hostel in Bingen.
But wait, that's not all! 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.
Portfolio: BSI Business Card
Portfolio: BSI Hostel Handbook Ad
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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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Community Service
Gorge Local Currency Cooperative
August 02003 – present
Member of steering committee developing a local currency program for the Mid-Columbia region. Also volunteer print media services and public relations consultation.
Portfolio: GLCC banner
Portfolio: RiverHOURS accepted here decal
Website: http://www.riverhours.org
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AmeriCorps Northwest Service Academy
Mt Adams Center, Trout Lake, WA
August 02002 – July 02003
Individual Placement member/leader for full-time volunteer program based in the Columbia Gorge region. Supervised six Individual Placement (IP) members; liaison between Trout Lake and service sites. Provided support, resource and advocacy for members. Planned monthly IP meetings, performed regular site visits and compiled monthly paperwork.
Developed day-long educational programs and service events for all Mt Adams Center members and/or the surrounding communities; coordinated field team projects and conducted research for a personal service site with World Steward, a local non-profit organization; and provided print media service, including member portraits in the Mt Adams Center office, a weekly email newsletter, the eight-page annual newsletter, and assorted event flyers. Headed a committee to improve the center’s resource use and ecological impact.
Portfolio: Mt. Adams Dispatches
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SE Asia Earthquake Victims Benefit, Portland, OR
October 27, 02001
Spent the day helping to cook Indian food feeding a 400-plate benefit for earthquake victims in India. Washed a lot of pots and pans and stirred big kettles of navratan korma.
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Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership (LCREP)
Snapshot Water Quality Project, Portland, OR
September 28, 02001
Did water quality samples for river advocacy association at various places in the Columbia River near its conjunction with the Willamette. Measured pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity, in addition to describing the conditions of the surrounding landscape. Was part of the only team to collect its samples from a boat on the river instead of from the shore.
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
and Wasco County Historical Museum, The Dalles, OR
Fall 02000 – Spring 02001
Worked onsite as volunteer internship for bachelor's degree. Tasks included: administering grant to begin a photographic library, consulting on web content and design, editing manuscripts for publication, and reworking media kits for the public relations office.
Also worked on the habitat restoration program, seeding and weeding, doing native plant research and documenting photographically the program's progress. Produced a half-hour slide presentation for class on the museum, which they discussed adapting into educational and community outreach programs for the general public.
Portfolio: Native Plant Restoration at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
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OPB Pledge Drive, Portland, OR
December 3, 02000
Volunteered through Marylhurst University to answer phones for Oregon Public Broadcasting's on-the-air pledge drive.
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North by Northwest, Portland, OR
01997 – 02000
Volunteered yearly for annual independent music festival, which was recognized nationally for promoting local and regional talent. General office work, data entry during preconference, registrations troubleshooting and walkup registration during conference.
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City Council Candidate, Bingen, WA
Fall 01998
Ran for city council against incumbent. Received 40% of the vote.
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Community Action Plan Advisory Committee, Bingen, WA
Fall 01997
Volunteered to attend public meetings, which helped city council determine the direction to take in revitalization efforts.
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Rock the Vote, Las Vegas, NV
01996
Established a Las Vegas chapter of national voter awareness organization. Recruited volunteers, set up voter registration booths, planned special events, and conducted voter registration in four states. Networked with community groups to ensure an appropriate presence at numerous events.
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