Bead Sales (Pleasant Hill · 1998 to Present):
Self employed on a part-time basis. Since April, 1998, I have been selling beads online at ebay.com on the Internet. This online business has created an opportunity for me to use my creativity, design abilities, Internet and computer skills. I am responsible for maintaining equipment, buying inventory and packing materials, scanning beads and uploading pictures to server, writing sales copy, emailing customers, accounts receivable and payable, packaging and mailing product to customer in a timely fashion.
Legal Secretary (Spencer W. Strellis, ESQ, Oakland · 1976 to 1978 and again 1982 to 1987):
Transcription and word processing of legal pleadings and correspondence in a criminal law practice. Responsibilities also included phones, calendar scheduling, banking and equipment maintenance, reception of clients, filing of legal documents with the court and maintaining filing system. Responded to changing priorities. Able to assess clients' concerns and needs and offered reassurance to them when necessary. Effectively handled clients' complaints and problems by being sensitive to their needs and efficiently clearing up problems whenever possible.
Typesetter/Layout & Camera Person (Delphey & Chase Graphics, Oakland · 1978 to 1982):
Responsible for typesetting and assisted with layout, paste-up and camera work when necessary. Handled phones and maintained equipment. Met with clients to discuss jobs in progress. Worked under tight deadline schedules.