Monday, March 30, 2009

My savings has been depleted by love!

Here a few recent pieces I picked up to stage a vacant rental....



It's no secret I love Rustic, Primitive, Vintage and French furniture and things.
Therefore, I need to become more serious regarding regular income, as my monetary "cushion" has dwindled. This is due to repeated forays to thrift shops and barn and estate sales.
(My fascination with CraigsList is also not helping.)

I'm looking for work in Inside Sales and Customer Service so I can be an "Antique Dealer" on weekends.


If you know a business in need, please send them my resume:

MARCI FITZGERALD
parismj@comcast.net

SUMMARY

Though my career began well in accounting, my communication and writing skills lead my employers to guide me into customer service and sales. I’ve contributed greatly to the success of my employers, as well as the teams I’ve led. Having detail-oriented accounting skills, as well as the ability to communicate and achieve sales objectives, makes me a versatile employee.
I have been self-employed with my own businesses since 2004. My current goal is part-time employment which offers the chance to benefit my employer.

EXPERIENCE

BUSINESS OWNER – COTTAGE CONSIGNMENTS, Camas, WA 4/2007-3/2009
• Owned a successful pre-owned furniture and antiques store.
BUSINESS OWNER – PARIS CONSIGNMENTS, Red Wing, MN 5/2004-6/2005
• Created a successful retail business with a great marketing plan.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOC. – NORWOOD, Red Wing, MN 3/2003-12/2003
• Inside customer service and sales of promotional products.
INSIDE SALES TEAM LEADER – HOUSEVALUES, Bellevue, WA 8/2000-11/2002
• Hired, trained and motivated top producing sales team.
• Implemented incentives for production and retention.
CONSUMER MARKETNG ASSOC. – BUYSELLBID.COM, Vanc, WA 2/2000 -7/2000
• Created and implemented both radio and email marketing campaign.
• Customer service.
REALTOR/SALES TRAINER – CENTURY 21, Longview, WA 8/1991-6/1999
• Listed and sold real property, training agents at all levels.
• Top Producer in office and Master’s Club member, 1993-1997
DISTRICT SALES MGR. – WORLD BOOK, INC., Seattle, WA 1/1989-8/1991
• Recruited, trained and motivated a growing sales organization.
AREA SALES MGR. – NUTRI/SYSTEM, INC., Seattle, WA 11/1982-7/1988
• Responsibility for full operations of six centers; included recruiting, hiring, training and motivating staff of 90.

PREVIOUS
BRANCH ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, OR

Help me find a "real job", so I can continue to follow my passion. Thanks!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

"Junk Between Us Girls" coming in April!!!!!


JBUGS (Junk Between Us Girls) presents the Spring 2009 Antique Market at Cricket Song Farms ~ 5735 SW Obsidian Ave. ~ We have a new look and a new location and we're excited to share it with you!! Come share this shopping experience amongst a myriad of wonderful vendors. Here you'll find everything from antique to vintage, country cottage to shabby chic, homemade preserves and just plain ol' farm rusties. Enjoy a cup of our hot spiced cider, relax on a hay bale and feel the warmth of the wood burning stove. All this happens on APRIL 4TH FROM 10AM TO 4PM. Call Lisa 541-410-7815 or Peggy 541-460-0357 for more information.

This is our next endeavour. If you feel like a road trip, Redmond, OR is the place to be.

The 4 Friends Sale

We started at Molly-Mos, trekked to Vintage Trifles and Queen of Tarte, with a stop at a (stinky) moving sale and Thrift store, where we just happened into a half-off sale!








Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Monday, March 16, 2009

New Finds at Cottage Lights












Here are some updated pix from Saltbox Sampler!


AND THAT'S NOT ALL! There will be beds and tables and a metal crib and pillows and camp blankets you won't see at the store. YOU'LL HAVE TO COME TO WHIMSICAL WISHES to get those deals!!! Saturday April 25th!Check out Kindred Roses for more details and sneak peeks.

Friday, March 13, 2009

can a furniture addict really live in a 150 sq ft studio?














I love the simplicity and enforced organization of living in my tiny one room studio in the historic Farrell Building in downtown Camas. After hours of arranging items in virtual rooms, I managed to carve out an entryway, work space and living/sleeping room. Let me know what you think....