Leslea Harmon-Tash

Experience

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  Hoosier Hills Credit Union

  Jun 1997 - Dec 1999

  IT Operator

  IT operations for the best credit union in the world

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  Etsy

  Aug 1999 - Jan 2021

  Retail sales at Treehouse Time Vintage

  Mostly dealing in vintage jewelry and collectibles.

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  McCauley Nicolas and Company

  Dec 1999 - Sept 2001

  Accountant

  Tax preparation and auditing

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  The Tax Fairy

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2006

  Tax Prep and Small Business Advisor

  Tax prep, contract auditor, small business advise

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  Allergyware.com

  Aug 2002 - Mar 2011

  Allergy News - All the News That Itches

  Designed and marketed a line of over 400 allergy alert gear items. Parsed allergy headlines and news for commentary and value to the allergic-living community. Coached allergy moms on dealing with difficult emotional circumstances related to parenting children with life-threatening food allergies. Weekly interviews with allergy advocates for the Allergy News podcast.

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  Simon & Company PSC

  May 2003 - Sept 2007

  Auditor

  Performed audit supervision and duties as needed.

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  Stephen A Harmon Photography

  Sept 2003 - Feb 2009

  Marketing

  A little bit of everything, but mostly web and print promotions. Lots of social networking ad initiatives, as well as radio. Co-managed operations, took care of financials.

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  Properity, Inc

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Marketing

  Designed advertising campaigns, served as contact with industry professionals.

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  PlanetTash.com

  Jan 2005 - now

  Writer/Editor

  Author of over five dozen ebooks, audiobooks, novels, and non-fiction books. Experience in collaborative storytelling, full length series fiction, poetry, prose, journalism (features and news), copywriting, and short fiction. Originated and grew email list for direct sales. Vetted social media followers across multiple platforms to curate authentic community in the digital landscape. Experience with Kindle Vella and Audible, as well as KDP and Draft2Digital.

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  USDA

  Feb 2005 - Dec 2006

  Auditor

  Producer compensation auditor, and participant in monthly pooling of standardized milk pricing. Milk Market Administrator Appalachian office in Louisville, KY

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  The Courier-Journal

  Oct 2005 - Nov 2007

  Freelance writer / online media advisory board member

  Contributed freelance articles, then contributed to the development of demographic-specific website. Performed confidential contract work on a daily basis.

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  ClubMom

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

  Go-to Mom

  Allergy Go-To Mom, providing two columns per month on the topics of "Mom Know How" and "Stories from the Heart." Employed additionally to provide feedback and launch social networking function of web portal.

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  Spotify for Podcasters

  Jul 2006 - Feb 2024

  Radio Broadcaster / Podcaster

  Currently considering options for ongoing podcast/live radio.AMP officially ends on 10/31/2023. Creator @leslea Experience with self-hosting, Stationhead, Anchor.fm, and Amazon Amp. Working knowledge of Audacity. Previous shows included Treehouse Time, Allergy News - All the News that Itches, and Practical Magic at ykyz. Experience with voiceover and audiobook narration.

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  Norton Neuroscience Institute - Shepherdsville

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2009

  Writing instructor, newsletter editor

  FKA Louisville Comprehensive Care MS CenterFacilitated client-led classes on Journaling and Collage. Edited client-written newsletter, created page layouts, and managed submissions.

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  News and Tribune

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2011

  Columnist and Reporter

  Guerilla Mothering column, freelance news, and features. Syndicated through parent network of papers. News reporting picked up by Associated Press.

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  Louisville Roller Derby

  Mar 2008 - Jan 2009

  Public Relations

  FKA Derby City Roller GirlsCo-coordinate public relations efforts, media connections, and internet profiles/outlets to disperse exciting news about Louisville's own grassroots roller derby league. Work with fellow volunteers to synchronize marketing efforts with PR opportunities, providing fabulous free content to local print/radio/television/internet media.Full-time volunteer position

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  TBAIN & Co.

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2011

  Contributing Writer

  Features stories, interviews as assigned for Today's Family & Today's Transitions

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  Business First Newspaper

  Apr 2008 - Mar 2011

  Business Reporter

  Interviews of Louisville area business leaders and industry updates

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  Floyd County Current magazine

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2011

  Reporter

  Community profiles, interior decorating, and lifestyle pieces.

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  One Vision Federal Credit Union

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  Accountant

  Accounting duties for a small two-branch credit union serving approximately 5000 members.

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  Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

  Sept 2010 - May 2022

  TESOL / TEFL / ESL Tutor

  TESOL certified. I am available locally with social distancing protocols, or via FaceTime for ESL tutoring by appointment. Please contact me if interested, or feel free to pass on my name to anyone in the local area who may need my help. I specialize in customized lesson plans with real-world application. I have helped non-US learners to become fluent in Louisville-ese.

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  Self-employed

  May 2011 - now

  Graphic Designer

  Ads, slideshows, YouTube videos, Instagram posts, Facebook ads, banners, animated gifs, marketing materials, photography, memes, book covers, marketing assets, email newsletters, downloadable pdfs, and more. I was using Pagemaker when it was still Aldus, and watched the Adobe suite evolve, using it as needed for freelance jobs. Currently using GIMP and Canva for most graphics projects, but I'm a quick learner and love using new things. Experimenting with AI-art generators Womba Dream and Midjourney, and auditing Artificial Intelligence certification course via The New School at Pearson. Show less

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  LouisvilleKy.com

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

  Blogger

  Highlighting Louisville and Southern Indiana authors in monthly interviews. Quoted on Forbes.com.

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  Inveterate Media Junkies

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  Columnist

  Monthly columns and weekly comic book reviews from a feminist perspective

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  Freelance

  Jun 2013 - now

  Develop and execute digital marketing strategies to promote books and eBooks effectively. Create engaging website content, including book blurbs, to attract and retain visitors. Conduct market research to identify trends and target audiences for optimized marketing campaigns. Utilize strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills to produce high-quality content across various platforms. Manage Microsoft and Google productivity tools for content creation and formatting purposes. Produce podcasts, including scriptwriting, recording, and editing, to enhance promotional efforts. Utilize graphic design skills to create visually appealing marketing materials. Show less

  • UX Consultant

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Digital Marketing Specialist and Content Creator

    Jun 2013 - now
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  Appen

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

  Search Engine Optimization Specialist

  Responsibilities vary by project, but all involve researching search engine results based on end-user intention, location, and relevancy. These tasks involve reading and following often lengthy sets of instructions, then executing personal judgment to ensure results are best ranked for end-users of such artificial intelligent assistant systems as Siri and Amazon Echo, among others.

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Census Enumerator
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  Unicorn Puzzles

  Jul 2022 - now

  Puzzle Creator

  Creator of daily seek and find puzzles with a relaxing and/or fun vibe featuring a rainbow kawaii aesthetic across social media platforms of value for monetization: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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  Starlight Coffee Co. & Bean Street Cafe

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Barista

  My personal experience includes (but is not limited to) the following:Prepare coffee, tea, and snacks quickly and efficiently for customers while building rapport and delivering a valuable experience for each individual. Keep a clean workspace and maintain a professional appearance at all times. Provide customers with excellent customer service, and co-workers with support. Took initiative to recommend snack purchases, resulting in higher sales and tips, as well as happier customers and baristas. Managing drive through orders and walk-in orders simultaneously without mistakes. Troubleshooting brewers, grinders, and other equipment for malfunction as needed. Show less