Experience

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  InXpress

  • Gearhart, Oregon

  • Internet Researcher

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Gearhart, Oregon

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  LUMS AUTO CENTER, INC.

  • Warrenton, Oregon

  • Sales

    • Mar 2001 - May 2018
    • Warrenton, Oregon

    Helped company develop their internet/website/social media presence - two years as Business Development Center manager, managed Toyota and Chrysler inventories, managed team training schedules for sales department, floor sales

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  Seaside Signal Newspaper

  • Seaside, Oregon

  • General Manager

    • Jul 1998 - Dec 2000
    • Seaside, Oregon

    Responsible for all aspects of community newspaper operation, including editing, reporting, opinion writing, advertising sales, marketing, distribution management, budgeting, planning, etc.

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  Canyon State Emergency Products

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Customer Service Sales Representative

    • Jan 1996 - Mar 1998
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Sales of E-One fire apparatus, fire fighting apparel and equipment, including rescue tools, SCBAs, helmets, etc. Sales territory was northern Arizona, including the Navajo, Hope, White Mountain Apache and Yavapai Apache reservations. Was an AZ Certified Fire Instructor - taught extrication classes and did live demonstrations of equipment.

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  Hooleon Corporation

  • Cornville, AZ

  • Marketing Manager

    • Nov 1985 - Oct 1995
    • Cornville, AZ

    Managed sales department and developed all marketing materials and placement, including trade shows, for a small computer keyboard accessory manufacturer. Grew business from average sales of $25k per month to $300k in the course of 8 years while reducing marketing costs by double digits.

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  KVRD Radio

  • Cottonwood, AZ

  • News Editor

    • Apr 1984 - Dec 1987
    • Cottonwood, AZ

    News Editor, on-air personality doing a live interview show, advertising voice-overs. Part time second job. Won AP award for contribution. Station was a satellite reception Stardust format (big band, music of 40s, 50s, etc.).

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  Verde Valley View Newspapere

  • Cottonwood, AZ

  • Editor

    • Jan 1982 - Oct 1985
    • Cottonwood, AZ

    Editor, reporter, photographer for small community weekly newspaper

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  Verde Independent Newspaper

  • Cottonwood, AZ

  • News Editor

    • Aug 1981 - Dec 1982
    • Cottonwood, AZ

    News Editor, reporter, photographer

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  Central Phoenix Sun Newspaper

  • Phoenix, AZ

  • Editor

    • Aug 1978 - Aug 1981
    • Phoenix, AZ

    Editor, reporter, photographer of weekly business and entertainment newspaper serving the downtown business district of Phoenix, AZ

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  Arizona State Hospital

  • Phoenix, AZ

  • Behavioral Health Technician

    • Aug 1974 - Aug 1978
    • Phoenix, AZ

    Team leader on moderate security locked ward serving male and female patients prone to violence