Laura Smith holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership. She also holds a BA in Marketing and a technical degree in Graphic and Web Design.
Laura is the founder of Everything but the Dress, a bridal boutique that offers wedding, wine and tanning products and services to customers. Miss Smith is an expert in business, management, marketing and design. She also is an online OAA Grade 7 reading test scorer.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Expected September, 2013
Walden University, Online
Management Emphasis
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
March, 2010
City University of Seattle, Online
Organizational Leadership Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
June, 2006
City University of Seattle
Marketing Emphasis
Vocational Degree
December, 2003
Perry Technical Institute
Graphic/Web Design and Photography
TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Instructor
2004 to present
eBay Sales Courses, Yakima, WA
Beginning eBay Sales Courses
Intermediate eBay Sales Courses
eBay Store Configuration Courses
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pearson, Coralville, IA
April 5, 2010-Contingent
7th Grade OAA Reading Test Scorer
April 5, 2010-Contingent
7th Grade OAA Reading Test Scorer
- Work in a home-office/virtual environment for required work
- Score tests for 7th Grade OAA Reading
Everything but the Dress, Yakima, WA
September 2005-Present
Business Owner
- Founded the business in 2005
- Created and implemented operations manual in 2007
- Developed 5-year business plan in 2008
- Expanded small, one-room office into large bridal boutique in 2 years
- Identified 4 market segments critical to business success
- Collect and analyze local market information necessary to reach goals
- Record daily sales in Quickbooks software for accounting purposes
- Recruit sales associates for employment
- Train new sales associates
- Inventory product and reorder when needed
- Assist customers with their in-store and online purchases
- Coordinate the vendor booth each January for the bridal show
- Design all print, marketing and sign materials for the business
- Uphold and follow all alcohol and tanning laws and legislation
Creative Design and Imaging, Yakima, WA
June 2003-Present
Business Owner
- Founded the business in 2003
- Design print, marketing and web materials
- Interpret customer's design ideas to create materials
- Communicate with customers during design process
- Present final product to customers
- Assist customers with design options
- Recommend products and services
- Outsource large printing jobs to local businesses
- Build websites from scratch
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Everything but the Dress
Yakima, Washington - September 2005 to present
Business founder and owner
Creative Design and Imaging
Yakima, Washington - June 2003 to present
Business founder and owner
Consulting
Yakima, Washington - April 2003 to present
Online store and sales consulting
Yakima, Washington - September 2005 to present
Business founder and owner
Creative Design and Imaging
Yakima, Washington - June 2003 to present
Business founder and owner
Consulting
Yakima, Washington - April 2003 to present
Online store and sales consulting
WEBSITES CREATED AND MAINTAINED
- http://www.ebtdyakima.com/ (my business)
- http://www.lauragamache.com/ (CV/Resume with Blogger)
- http://www.nicholasandlaura.com/ (with template)
RELATED COURSE WORK
- Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching - offered through PBS TeacherLine professional development courses
- Wonders of the Web: Communicating in the Digital Age - offered through City University as a continuing education credit
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Tanning Institute (NTI)
Member
2008-Present
Association of Bridal Consultants
Member
2007-Present
Central Washington Bridal Show (CWBS)
Member
2008-Present
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Member
2002-2006
Yakima Advertising Federation (YAF)
Member
2002-2006
Member
2008-Present
Association of Bridal Consultants
Member
2007-Present
Central Washington Bridal Show (CWBS)
Member
2008-Present
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Member
2002-2006
Yakima Advertising Federation (YAF)
Member
2002-2006
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Central Washington Bridal Show (CWBS)
Board Member - Treasurer
2007-2008
Yakima Advertising Federation (YAF)
Board Member - Public Service Campaign
2004-2006
Yakima Advertising Federation (YAF)
Board Member - Hospitality
2002-2003
Board Member - Treasurer
2007-2008
Yakima Advertising Federation (YAF)
Board Member - Public Service Campaign
2004-2006
Yakima Advertising Federation (YAF)
Board Member - Hospitality
2002-2003
OTHER WORK HISTORY
Valicoff Fruit Co., Inc.
May 2007-January 2009
Marketing and sales
May 2007-January 2009
Marketing and sales
- Created and implemented marketing materials for fund raising
- Sold soft fruit to customers
- Developed new customer accounts
- Placed cold sales calls
- Managed online apples sales at www.applesonline.com
- Updated company website
- Coordinated gift box sales and shipping
- Managed apple gift box packing in the fruit warehouse
- Managed fund raising sales
- Presented fund raising program to schools
- Attended conventions for fund raising sales
- Joined non-profit organizations to help with fund raising sales
Localtoolbox, Inc.
June 2003-November 2006
Account manager and graphic designer
- Worked as a telecommute employee for the California company
- Managed 70+ online accounts
- Sold online advertising to companies
- Updated corporate website
- Created and designed marketing materials
- Taught HTML, PhotoShop and Flash classes in California
- Traveled to California for meetings, etc.
AWARDS
2002
Award of Excellence - Print Advertising
Yakima Advertising Federation
2002
Award of Excellence - Print Advertising 2
Yakima Advertising Federation
2002
Award of Excellence - Digital Design
Yakima Advertising Federation
2003
Award of Merit - Print Advertising
Yakima Advertising Federation
Award of Excellence - Print Advertising
Yakima Advertising Federation
2002
Award of Excellence - Print Advertising 2
Yakima Advertising Federation
2002
Award of Excellence - Digital Design
Yakima Advertising Federation
2003
Award of Merit - Print Advertising
Yakima Advertising Federation
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
- BlackBoard and WebCT
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Macromedia DreamWeaver
- Macromedia Flash
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Quickbooks
- Quickbooks Customer Manager
- Business Plan Pro
- Marketing Plan Pro
- Citrix
Entrepreneurial Experience
Business Owner and Founder:
Everything but the Dress
Yakima, Washington - September 2005 to present
Wedding boutique owner
Creative Design and Imaging
Yakima, Washington - June 2003 to present
Graphic and web design service and sales
Consulting
Yakima, Washington - April 2003 to present
eBay classes and sales consulting
Everything but the Dress
Yakima, Washington - September 2005 to present
Wedding boutique owner
Creative Design and Imaging
Yakima, Washington - June 2003 to present
Graphic and web design service and sales
Consulting
Yakima, Washington - April 2003 to present
eBay classes and sales consulting
Formal and Professional Education
Professional Courses:
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Expected December, 2011
Walden University, Online
Management Emphasis
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
March, 2010
City University of Seattle, Online
Organizational Leadership Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
June, 2006
City University of Seattle
Marketing Emphasis
Vocational Degree
December, 2003
Perry Technical Institute
Graphic/Web Design and Photography
- Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching - offered through PBS TeacherLine professional development
- Wonders of the Web: Communicating in the Digital Age - offered through City University as a continuing education credit
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Expected December, 2011
Walden University, Online
Management Emphasis
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
March, 2010
City University of Seattle, Online
Organizational Leadership Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
June, 2006
City University of Seattle
Marketing Emphasis
Vocational Degree
December, 2003
Perry Technical Institute
Graphic/Web Design and Photography
Statement of Online Teaching Philosophy
As an online teacher, a teacher is more than someone who instructs. A teacher is a facilitator who helps online learners collaborate thoughts, ideas and experience into a productive course. The link between experience and learning is critical - it is imperative that this connection be allowed to grow during the course.
An online teacher must possess passion and knowledge in the subjects they instruct - work or industry experience makes this much more valuable in addition to an education.
An online teacher must possess passion and knowledge in the subjects they instruct - work or industry experience makes this much more valuable in addition to an education.
Courses Qualified to Facilitate
Master's Level Courses
Core courses
Core courses
General courses
Core courses
- Business
- Management
- Leadership
- Organizational Management
Core courses
- Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing
General courses
- Accounting
- Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Business Operations
- Entrepreneurship
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- HTML
- Web Design
- Flash Animation
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe Illustrator
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