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Resume of Sue Darby Owner of Sue's Tiny Costumes |
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Resume of Sue Darby |
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| Sue Darby |
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Resume of Experience and Skills |
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Summary |
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Skills |
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Computer Software -- Microsoft Office versions
95, 97 and 2000 (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access,
Outlook, Outlook Express, Publisher), Windows versions
3.1 through XP, Corel Graphics Suite versions 4, 8
and 11, Internet Explorer and Dreamweaver MX. Proficient
user of all aspects of listed software. MS Word 2000-
Master Level Proficiency.Current computer system is a 1.5 Ghz Pentium IV, with color scanner, color inkjet printer, digitizer, CD Burner, 256 meg video card & 2 Gigs of RAM.
Marketing -Responsible for all aspects of advertising,
and promotion of Sue's Tiny Costumes
including active on over 200 e-mail lists related to
the business utilizing a signature line as a subliminal
form of promotion and marketing. Creation of all marketing
materials including business cards, brochures, catalog
and web site design. I have written and revised several
Business and Marketing Plans.
Research - Historic costumes, target market, internet marketing, web site
development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, search engine optimization, links &
advertising listings for Sue's
Tiny Costumes , Sue's Office Support & Integrity-Designs . This
is done through bookstores, library and online using search engines and
previously visited pages along with links posted to various related groups.
Business Management - While
working independently I am responsible for prioritizing
projects, product development, customer service and
relations, communication, internet marketing &
web site development. Accounts receivable, billing
& business writing. I also have to delegate responsibility
for various other items within my managerial duties
such as drop off and picking up of printed materials
or shipping. |
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Experience - Paid Positions |
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Current - Owner of www.suestinycostumes.com
- author of 2 self-published books, Pattern
Drafting for Miniatures and Pattern
Making for Dolls . Developer of nearly 100
miniature and small doll patterns , Webmaster of site , online teacher
of pattern drafting classes for dolls & miniature dolls , and sole proprietor.
Web site is over 200
pages of products and information related to miniature and small dolls.
Owner May
2004-Oct 2004 Closed- Owner of Sue's Office Support-
Business was locally
based in Mat-Su Valley Alaska. Offered graphic arts,
document typing, database management, hardcopy marketing
materials & static websites. Owner
Michael's
Arts & Crafts
Portland, OR - 1998-1999
- Events Coordinator/Stock/Cashier - Responsible for
scheduling and teaching classes and demos of various
crafts with or without prior knowledge of the craft.
Taught weekly Kids Club and Kids Craft Summer Camp.
Stocked various craft supplies, display work. Balanced
cash drawer daily. Handled multiple tasks smoothly
including high quality customer service in person and
on multi-line phones. Decided to be a full time mother
upon birth of my daughter.
New
Marine World Theme Park
Vallejo, CA -
1998 - Cashier/ stock person - Outback Gift Shop. Responsible
for stocking shelves, cashiering, and facing merchandise
in a small, Australian-theme gift shop. Seasonal
Solano Community
College Fashion Design Department
Suisun, CA -
1995-1997 - Tutor teacher’s aid and one-on-one
peer tutor. Computers, sewing, pattern drafting other
duties as assigned. Supervisor retired. Graduated
College |
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Experience-Volunteer |
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2004-2005- CCS Headstart classroom aide. Volunteer
2003-2004- Web site Marketer for www.integrity-designs.com - search engine
submission, classified ad placement, online groups marketing where appropriate.
Other marketing duties as assigned by owner. Volunteer
2003-2004 - Graphic Designer for
www.minidolllist.com
- designed display
cards for St Louis Miniatures Museum display September
2003. Designed Library Cards for the Miniature Doll
University. Will be working on an Artisan Listing Booklet
in printed and PDF formats in 2004. Volunteer
Occasional from 1989 to 2002- Shirley's Creative Designs - production sewing,
data entry, graphic art, studio style photography, web site design &
maintenance (not current version), trouble shoot pattern drafting problems,
draft patterns, computer trouble shooting, long distance morale support.
Family business from childhood. Balanced assigned duties as a teen with
homework & extra curricular activities along with assigned household
chores. Moved out of state too far to help on a full time basis. Volunteer
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Education |
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Search
Engine Optimization, Website Development & Marketing
Class
- Online independent
study of techniques useful for development of a website
including HTML, CSS & various marketing techniques
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Courses 2004-
Completed courses
include: Getting Started Administrative Support,
Administrative Functions, Avoiding Errors in Useage
& Punctuation, Introduction to Quickbooks, Overview
of Database Design, Word 2000 Intermediate, & Structuring
Web Pages with Dreamweaver MX. Independent study.
Solano Community
College
– Fashion Design Certificate --
graduated with honors. Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma
Honors Society.
Brooks College
of Fashion
- Fashion Design Major – Transferred
to Solano College. |
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Hobbies & Interests |
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| Sewing, dolls, pattern drafting, web site design & development, photography, graphic design & layout. Reading, research, crafts, cooking & parenting. | |||
Awards & Achievements |
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Member Spotlight April 2004 Dollhouse Guild Award Winning Web site 2003 1st Place Solano County Fair Miniature Sewing 1997 Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society 1997 Dean's List 1995-1997 Fashion Design Certificate 1997 2nd Place Sewing Anaheim Doll Show Oct 1996 Student of the Month January 1994 Scarlet Brigade Marching Band Award 4 Years Of Service 1994 Scarlet Brigade Marching Band Most Improved Marcher Trophy 1993 Various County Fair 1st -3rd Place Ribbons For Sewing And Handcrafts 1989-1997 Best Of Show – Sewing 1989 Best Male Rooster 1993 Hens 1st-3rd Place Honor Roll Student 1990-1997 Maintained a 3.25 GPA |
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| References- Further Contact Information by Request | |||
| Stephen King - Dean of Charter College Danna Sippel-Burton - www.miniatureart.com Shirley Stuart - www.tinytownminiaturedolls.com George Davis |
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Resume of Sue Darby Owner of Sue's Tiny Costumes |
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| This site was last updated
September 30, 2007
Thank you to Dean Stephen King for the years of hosting he provided. |
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by their respective companies ©Mattel, ©Pleasant Company, ©Tonner
Dolls, ©Volks or ©Zapf-Creations. Sue's Tiny Costumes has no affiliation
with any of the companies other than a love of the dolls they create and
the love of dressing and creation of patterns for them. * Sue's Tiny Costumes does NOT sell dolls nor is affiliated with any of the companies mentioned. Sue only makes patterns that fit these dolls and others of similar size. Any and ALL dolls shown are part of Sue's or her daughter Seraphine's personal collection and are NOT for sale. Sue's Tiny Costumes does NOT provide finished garments or items beyond downloadble patterns. |
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