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Stefany Smith

Located in hartford, CT (US)
Interests:
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch
Work Category:
Marketing
Birthday:
Mar 30th
Currently working on...
Professionally, I'm working on building relationships, networking, and I'm looking for a job match to fit my personality, creativity, and energy.
About Me
I love a good party! Planning customized events, big and small, are both challenging and fun. I thrive under pressure, love to network, and put 200% effort into every project I plan which is why I am so perfect for this type of work. Each project has a clear beginning and an end and since I am motivated by results and demand instant gratification, this is the perfect fit for my personality as well. I have a bulldog mentality when it comes to getting the job done and I am as persnickity as they come regarding details, details, details!

I have been successfully planning events since 1991. The work experience is below, but the portfolios are more fun to look at!
My Groups
Work Experience
  • 2003 - present
    avon, CT (US)
    Dream Theme Party
    Event Planner and Entrepreneur
    Event planning - if you can dream it, I can theme it. The new website is currently under construction, however, there is an old site still available at www.geocities.com/dream_theme_party with a couple event links from 2007/08 still open.
  • 1998 - present
    avon, CT (US)
    sac3205
    eBay Seller
    I have been an antiques and art dealer on eBay since my son was born in 1998. Photography, research, descriptions, html, customer service, buying and selling,and professional packing of over 5000 objet d'art. It's been an interesting and fruitful ride.
  • 1998 - 2008
    avon, CT (US)
    JJ Smith Gallery
    Co-Owner
    http://shop.vendio.com/paintings/home.html - Antiques and Art sales.
  • 1985 - 2008
    avon, CT (US)
    Stefany Smith
    Artist, Portraitist, Caricaturist
    This is pretty much self-explanatory. I have earned an income as an artist on and off since the age of 14. I became seriously involved as an artist in 1990 after moving back to Connecticut from Virginia. I opened numerous studios and earned a living as a freelance graphic artist and a portraitist. While my children were very young I put my studio work on the back burner, however, I am resurrecting a studio, as we speak, in the "Zen Room" of my new home. There will be some works on display in an upcoming portfolio.
  • 2004 - 2007
    windsor, CT (US)
    First Church in Windsor
    Volunteer
    2004-2006 Music Committee member for a year followed by Music Committee Chairperson for another year. Planned and publicized events and fundraisers, delegated responsibility, networked with church members, local chamber of commerce, and area businesses. Provided leadership for all aspects of the programming offered to the church members and the community at large. This was a volunteer position.

    2006-2008 Communications Chairperson responsible for publicity, marketing, website redesign and consulting.
  • 1991 - 1993
    prospect, CT (US)
    Prospect Art Assocation
    President and Founder
    Founded the art association in Prospect, CT. Became it's first president. Functioned as the program director for two years planning artists demonstrations, puppet shows, concerts, and juried art show and festival. Designed programs and tickets and performed publicity and marketing. Recruited members and networked with local businesses.
  • 1985 - 1990
    fairfax, VA (US)
    Lehigh Properties
    Customer Service Manager
    I was the Girl Friday for a small business that developed residential properties and subdivisions. I remember working on a Xerox computer using DOS. That was a lifetime ago. This was a great job. I marketed model homes, performed secretarial work - everything but payroll, acquired permits through zoning, schmoozed with business people, vendors, suppliers and county administrators, and was the liason between the homebuyer and the land developer/home builder.
Education
  • 2008 - present
    Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy
    No Degree - Massage Therapy
    This is an intense 3 semester course of study, 39 credits worth, with 24 credits transferable to institutions of higher education. After the year long program, a license to practice massage therapy within the State of Connecticut is available to those who pass the rigorous certification test. Gosh, I love a good challenge.
  • 1987 - 1989
    Northern Virginia Community College
    No Degree - Business Administration
  • 1985 - 1986
    Lord Fairfax Community College
    No Degree - Landscape Design
  • 1984 - 1985
    Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
    No Degree - Voice Performance
  • 1982 - 1983
    George Mason University
    No Degree - Liberal Arts