Experience

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  Photoguru photography & graphicguru design

  Jan 2001 - now

  Owner & photographer

  PHOTO-GURU SERVICES:∞ Assist clients with creative and professional photography needs through professional communication and precision∞ Create captivating photographs in traditional black and white film or color processes∞ Portray portraiture subjects in most natural form as possible showing true beauty and authenticity.∞ Edit digital images with Adobe Photoshop using as little post-production technique as possible.GRAPHIC-GURU SERVICES:∞ Create, design and produce corporate identity, wedding invitations, posters, flyers and brochures with unique images and a dramatic style.∞ Define business objectives and target markets∞ Develop corporate marketing strategies for small businessOWNER ROLES∞ Decide policies and profitability goals∞ Manage budget and grow customer base Show less

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  Antbrush advertising

  Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  Sr. account manager

  ∞ Developed brand identity for largest government agency in Dubai - Dubai Health Authority.∞ Worked in international environment producing print and web marketing materials.∞ Created advertising promotions (brochures, TV and radio ads, corporate identity, events, media signage, public relations) for clients in the healthcare, industrial and financial industries!∞ Wrote, copy-edited and critiqued print and outdoor advertising with an eye for detail!∞ Coordinated media purchasing and print production ($1.3 million contracts) !∞ Utilized diplomacy to provide unique solutions resulting in improved client relationships ∞ Developed proactive attitude, team leadership and listening skills ∞ Presented results of media campaigns and new design suggestions to professional audiences Show less

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  Utah valley university

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2012

  Retention mentor & college student tutor

  ∞ Assisted students with transition to college life.∞ Follow up with students and professors to help them be successful.∞ Referred students to departments on campus to assist with adjustments in emotional, physical and mental health common in freshman and at-risk populations.∞ Communicated with students about grades, attendance and academic policies.∞ Tracked student progress with Hobson's Enrollment Management Technology.∞ Encouraged student progress with motivational theory and developing positive relationships with campus staff and students through on-campus activities.∞ Increased overall retention in at-risk populations by 20 percent over four years of cold-calling, emailing and meeting face-to-face with nearly 15,000 students.∞ Taught peers business principles, educational concepts and digital media tools in private study groups.∞ Managed two social media pages, uploaded content daily and grew audience. Show less

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  Millennial marketing partnerships

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

  Regional account manager

  ∞ Mentored and advised College Market Managers (CMMs) across the country to promote and market products that fit the millennial generation's values and goals. ∞ Designed motivational programs and train CMMs.∞ Attracted new clients hoping to expand their market segment to the millennial generation.∞ Brainstormed and created new social marketing strategies.

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  The learning place

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  Owner & tutor

  The Learning Place is a community of shared learners who specialize in connecting pupils, students and learners of all ages with quality and trustworthy mentors, teachers and leaders. We offer quality and affordable tutoring, child care and classes.www.ohthelearningplace.comwww.facebook.com/ohthelearningplace

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  Nebo school district

  Aug 2015 - now

  Cte teacher at salem hills high school

  DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:∞ Teach 10th - 12th graders Business Communications, Digital Business Apps and Digital Media.∞ Previously taught TV Broadcasting, Video Production, ECS, Computer Technology 1, Leadership Principles, Customer Service, Retailing, Desktop Publishing and an alternative ed Flight School class.∞ Discuss and set grade policies and procedures.∞ Assist students with accessing course materials and answering assignment questions.∞ Participate in weekly collaboration meetings with teachers from other schools.EXTRACURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS:∞ DECA Club Advisor. Plan and attend meetings, support students as they compete for awards, chaperone students to state and national events.∞ PR Representative for the school. Write weekly Facebook and website posts to promote student successes. Write press releases to go to local news agencies.∞ Multi-Cultural Club (MCC) advisor. Mentor students as they plan monthly activities, service projects and fundraisers.∞ Assistant Advisor to FBLA & DECA Clubs. ∞ Note taker for School Community Council, which meets monthly with parents to discuss policies and action items that improve our school. Show less

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  Security home mortgage

  May 2022 - now

  Mortgage professional

  Network with industry professionals and secure home loans for private individuals.

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  My tech high, inc.

  Aug 2023 - now

  Homeroom teacher and tech mentor

  -- Mentor over 800 homeschooling students virtually through weekly learning logs, project and portfolio submissions, and cross-curricular activities.-- Grade over 250 projects per week with efficiency and personalized constructive feedback.