Experience

Fred Beans Automotive Group

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cashier Phone Operator

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Michaels Arts and Crafts

• CYC Knit 1 Instructor, Sales Associate

  • Sep 2013 - Present

• Knit Instructor and Cashier

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2018

  I taught knit, crochet, and stick weaving classes.I performed routine cashiering duties and assisted customers in finding things.



Orange Pink Origami, LLC

• Maker

  • 2010 - Present

  Design and create various objects upon request or ready made. Design and create marketing materials such as brochures, business cards, packaging.Post new developments to blog.Maintain financial records.Objects produced and sold include: silk-screen t-shirts, curtains, origami flower arrangements, origami jewelry, origami throw pillows (fabric), origami greeting cards, sock animals, silk-screened t-shirts, bamboo head covers, whimsical wool hats, and pants made from recycled bed sheets.



Self Employed

• Writer

  • 1984 - Present

  My current focus is on writing short fiction, micro fiction, poetry, and essays. Many people find my pieces engaging and readworthy. I'm interested in and have tried my hand at writing marketing copy for my own endeavors and for a real estate broker. My current focus is on writing short fiction, micro fiction, poetry, and essays. Many people find my pieces engaging and readworthy. I'm interested in and have tried my hand at writing marketing copy for my own endeavors and for a real estate broker.



Michaels Arts And Crafts Store

• Knit Instructor and Sales Associate

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015



Artsbridge Writers

• Coordinator

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  I coordinated a forum for writers within the Artsbridge Organizationhttp://www.artsbridgeonline.com/about.html. Artsbridge is a local, established arts organization based in Stockton, New Jersey at the beautiful Prallsville Mills. We met every other weekend. Depending on who was in attendance, meeting activities range from writing from a prompt, reading work aloud, discussion of the writing process, critique. I coordinated a forum for writers within the Artsbridge Organizationhttp://www.artsbridgeonline.com/about.html. Artsbridge is a local, established arts organization based in Stockton, New Jersey at the beautiful Prallsville Mills. We met every other weekend. Depending on who was in attendance, meeting activities range from writing from a prompt, reading work aloud, discussion of the writing process, critique.



Don't Toss It: A Creative Reuse Marketplace

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Maker

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  I sold handcrafted jewelry - mostly earrings - from upcycled materials. I sold handcrafted jewelry - mostly earrings - from upcycled materials.



Dig Yoga

• Cleaning Services

  • May 2013 - Apr 2014

  I cleaned the studio in exchange for classes and training.I developed ways to efficiently and safely clean using products that are ergonomically and environmentally friendly. I dusted, vacuumed, mopped, and cleaned anything that looked like it needed cleaning.I built a mop (hybridized from other mop parts) that made cleaning the large floor spaces much easier. I cleaned the studio in exchange for classes and training.I developed ways to efficiently and safely clean using products that are ergonomically and environmentally friendly. I dusted, vacuumed, mopped, and cleaned anything that looked like it needed cleaning.I built a mop (hybridized from other mop parts) that made cleaning the large floor spaces much easier.



Lambertville Point, LLC

• Bookkeeper

  • 2002 - Mar 2011

  This LLC represents an investment property owned by two attorneys.My responsibilities included: Pay bills Record and reconcile financial transactions Generate routine and requested financial reports using Quicken and online bill pay services This LLC represents an investment property owned by two attorneys.My responsibilities included: Pay bills Record and reconcile financial transactions Generate routine and requested financial reports using Quicken and online bill pay services



Jeffrey L. Weinstein, Attorney-At-Law

• Bookkeeper

  • 1994 - Mar 2011

  Paid billsRecorded and reconciled financial transactionsGenerated routine and requested financial reports...using Quicken and online billpay services. Paid billsRecorded and reconciled financial transactionsGenerated routine and requested financial reports...using Quicken and online billpay services.



Jeffrey L. Weinstein, Attorney

• Legal Secretary

  • Feb 2008 - Sep 2010

  Coordinated the administrative activities of a solo general (mainly a Municipal, Criminal, and Property) law practice. Presented pleasant, clear, and compassionate communications with all contacts encountered - via phone, email/mail, and in-person. Screened, transferred, and logged incoming calls.Worked my computer skills, especially - Word, WordPerfect, Excel, TimeMatters, Outlook, and numerous internet resources - to perform tasks such as: Compose correspondenceMaintain databasesMaintain court and appointment scheduleStreamline client intake formatCreate procedure manualMastered and maintained office equipment, including Neopost letter folder/stuffer, Neopost postage, combination printer/scanner/photocopier/fax.Upgraded paper filing system and transitioned paper files to digital records.Maintained office supply inventory.



Bunevich & Weinstein

• Secretary

  • 2008 - 2010

  As secretary for attorney Jeffrey L. Weinstein, I coordinated efforts with Pat Critelli, secretary for attorney David S. Bunevich to schedule appointments and court appearances for Municipal Court clients. I contributed to the maintenance of client data on Outlook and in paper files, including court records, contact info, and financials. As secretary for attorney Jeffrey L. Weinstein, I coordinated efforts with Pat Critelli, secretary for attorney David S. Bunevich to schedule appointments and court appearances for Municipal Court clients. I contributed to the maintenance of client data on Outlook and in paper files, including court records, contact info, and financials.



Mezuzah Me

• Business Owner

  • 1995 - 1998

  Designed and handcrafted a niche product: ceramic mezuzahs.Located markets for my product.Composed a crafter bio to accompany my product when displayed in high-end craft venues Amano in Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA; and American Pie in Philadelphia.Networked to sell my product by word-of-mouth. Designed and handcrafted a niche product: ceramic mezuzahs.Located markets for my product.Composed a crafter bio to accompany my product when displayed in high-end craft venues Amano in Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA; and American Pie in Philadelphia.Networked to sell my product by word-of-mouth.



Branchburg Eye Physicians

• Ophthalmic Assistant

  • 1994 - 1994

  Interviewed patients to obtain and record medical history and reason for visit.Performed and recorded initial assessments of eye health and need for corrective prescription.Assisted ophthalmologists by positioning patient and setting up instruments.Instructed patients in contact lens insertion and care.Maintained contact lens inventory. Interviewed patients to obtain and record medical history and reason for visit.Performed and recorded initial assessments of eye health and need for corrective prescription.Assisted ophthalmologists by positioning patient and setting up instruments.Instructed patients in contact lens insertion and care.Maintained contact lens inventory.



Kurz Eye Associates

• Ophthalmic Assistant

  • 1993 - 1994

  Company now known as: Paul Phillips Eye and Surgery CenterInterviewed patients to obtain and record medical history and reason for visit.Performed and recorded initial patient assessments of eye health and need for corrective prescription.Assisted ophthalmologists by recording their exam observations, positioning patient, setting up instruments.Assisted doctors during in-office surgery and laser procedures.Instructed patients in eye care for specific conditions.Instructed patients in contact lens insertion and care.



Infectious Disease Associates of New Jersey

• Medical Office Manager

  • 1991 - 1993

  Company now known as I.D. Care AssociatesInitial front-office setup.Entered patient information into a database.Maintained financial and chart filing systems.Submitted insurance claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.Communicated with insurance companies concerning appeals.Scheduled patient appointments.Billed patients.Recorded payments.Operated copier, printer, fax.Maintained inventory of office supplies. Company now known as I.D. Care AssociatesInitial front-office setup.Entered patient information into a database.Maintained financial and chart filing systems.Submitted insurance claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.Communicated with insurance companies concerning appeals.Scheduled patient appointments.Billed patients.Recorded payments.Operated copier, printer, fax.Maintained inventory of office supplies.