Diane York

Experience

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  Diane York Ltd.

  Jan 1977 - Jan 1979

  Owner

  Special Events Consultant specializing in weddings and social events.

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  Daffodils Hair Salon

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1990

  Owner/Hairstylist

  - Entrepreneur.- Built the business from ground up.- Organized all facets of a small business with four employees.

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  Wales World Travel

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  Tour Consultant | Tour Director

  - As a native of Wales, and frequent traveler, I planned itineraries for customized tours to Wales, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain. - Expedited all documents.- Personally escorted groups overseas.- Presented travel seminars.- Designed promotional brochures.

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  Employment Trust, Inc.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Job Developer

  - Developed effective relationships with local businesses and removed employment barriers for adults and students with disabilities.- Liaison between school and business community.- Member of the Pupil Evaluation Team addressing all issues related to successful job placement.- Instilled skills needed for individuals with multiple barriers to become independent and self sufficient.

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  Job Placement Services, Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Resource and Employment Specialist

  - Expanded resources for vocational experience for youth in transition from school to work- Liaison between clients, state and federal funding agents and the business community.- Identified and facilitated the development of auxiliary services to motivate clients to job-ready status.

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  Diane York Weddings and Events

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2016

  Founder/Principal

  Full service wedding, coordinating and planning service, serving coastal Maine and Massachusetts. Responsible for hiring all vendors, locations, welcome baskets and managing the event from start to finish, managing more than 200 weddings and events and officiating at the ceremonies of 150 couples.

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  Portland Concierge Services

  Jan 2016 - now

  Personal Assistant

  Portland Concierge Services will simplify your life. Why be overwhelmed trying to balance work, family and home when we can take the stress away? We offer solutions to those errands and chores that are time-consuming and mundane. We can be your personal assistant, personal chef, personal shopper - we can even style your hair in your own home. It's all about YOU!

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  DEY Life Coaching

  Jan 2016 - now

  Certified Life Coach

  Personal Goal Setting