Diana Lynn Dobbie Schoonover

Experience

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  Harte Hanks Inc dba Pennysaver

  Nov 1986 - Nov 1996

  Facilities/Purchasing Manager

  Staff Accountant, Purchasing Agent, Facilities Manager, in charge of Shipping/Receiving, Trucking/Dispatch, Circulation. Specialized in Project Management responsible for Capital Project funding, spending & managment. Budget review. Environmental & safety compliance. This covered a ten year span.

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  Telogy Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Warehouse Supervisor

  Supervised two departments about 11-15 employees. Managed inventory of test and measurement equipment and parts inventory. Obtained Employee of the Year in my second year after increasing storage space for equipment by adding an additional shelf to existing footprint and reducing the floor space of the parts inventory by installing three mechanical parts carousels.

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  Uplifting Memories LLC

  Jun 1999 - now

  President

  Ecommerce Reseller specializing in new and used merchandise. Current platforms Amazon, & Ebay

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  Wesco Graphics

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2012

  Accounts Receivable Manager

  A/R, Collections, Estimating, Customer Service, Administrative

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  Discovery Bay Yacht Club

  Jan 2006 - now

  Anchor Line Newsletter Editor

  Editor and Publisher - I produce a monthly 24 page newsletter for web and print. This is a living document that chronicles the monthly activities and achievements of the club. Content is gathered through member contributions.

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  America's Good News

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Freelance Journalist

  I interviewed various local pastors or talked about good news such as the opening of a Christian book store, Christian movies and book reviews.

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  Uplifting Memories

  Apr 2009 - now

  I thrive on listening, strategizing and implementing action plans with business owners by finding areas of their business that they would like to change. I have worked with many clients on a plethora of projects involving using my skills in negotiating and purchasing, graphic design, target marketing, and accounting to name a few.... My experience over the years has provided me the ability to have an aerial view that is refreshing to business owners that sometimes can't see beyond the current days agenda. I target the small to medium business market. My specialties include: graphics design, print brokering, creating business cards, newsletters, stationery, NCR forms and other marketing materials. I work with and am connected to many businesses that specialize in web development as well as online and offline marketing solutions. Show less I actively blog about going green in Northern California. The purpose of this blog is to heighten the awareness in my community of what the cities and local businesses are doing to produce a product or service that is organic, eco-friendly or sustainable. It is my goal to get the word out about what businesses are reducing their carbon footprint and are leaders in protecting our environment and resources. By doing so, my loyal followers can make informed decisions about how they spend their money. Show less

  • Owner - Operator Business Consulting

    Jul 1999 - now

  • Owner/Operator/blogger and Green Business Networker

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2020
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  Express Employment Professionals - Concord CA

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Business Development - Staffing Industry

  Strategic Staffing Business Developer with an emphasis on building long term business partnerships. I excel at referral marketing and I readily accept challenges in creative problem solving by encouraging my clients to think outside the box. Education based marketing is what sets our company apart from other Staffing AgenciesWe specialize in addressing specific business staffing threats such as: - Inability to Innovate- Losing Your Competitive Advantage- The High Cost of Reckless Hiring - Poor Leadership & Communication - Regulatory Nightmares - Understanding GenerationsExpress is a full staffing agency specializing in flexible staffing, evaluation hire, temporary, and direct recruiting. Show less

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  All God's Children Christian School

  May 2015 - now

  Administrator

  I thrive on implementing change, creating and improving many processes and procedures in a Christian environment. I get hugs from children, I help parents, and staff in a wide variety of tasks. Every day is an adventure.