Experience

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  Free Lance Portrait Photographer

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Freelance Photographer

    • 1977 - Present
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Specializes in portrait photography, winner of numerous awards mostly in child photography. Works directly with clients on their needs for both indoor and outdoor photography.Manages every aspect of the business from start to finish, including staging, sales, development and framing to offer a co...

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  RJ Photography

  • McMinville, Oregon

  • Manager

    • 1984 - 2006
    • McMinville, Oregon

    This was a studio that I created with my ex-husband and that he is still running today. We started from nothing and built a very successful business and loyal clientele, many of whom are still friends!We loved getting to know all of the different families and helping preserve their memories for t...

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  Room by Room

  • Tualatin, OR

  • Visual Merchandiser

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Tualatin, OR

    Worked on elaborate store displays including staging of rooms, and buying in several categories of decorative housewares: rugs, artwork, vases, candle holders.

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  Clinique

  • Porland, OR

  • Sales Associate

    • 1989 - 1991
    • Porland, OR

    I worked in sales for Clinique corporate while my daughter was very young. I would go in for special events to teach people to do things like wedding makeup, working with stores such as Nordstrom, Bon Marche, and Meyer & Frank. Including travel to different stores and locations in Portland ...

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  Mimi's Pet Grooming

  • Woodburn, Oregon

  • Owner

    • 1979 - 1984
    • Woodburn, Oregon

    I started my business at a pet store, then I was able to get space in a a veterinarian's office in the back. I worked with every kind of dog from farm dogs to retired people's dogs. It was a great learning experience of having my own business and great preparation for eventually opening ...