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Do you have workamping opportunities for Fall 2010/ Winter 2011? We are currently seeking new positions for the end of this year and would like to hear from you.

What can you expect when you hire the Paynes? Customer service, good communication skills and strong work ethics are just some of the traits we bring to any job we do.

We are 5^th-year fulltime RVers with two pugs, Willoughby and Xander, and our cats, Barnum and Bailey. We are a non-smoking, dependable couple in our 30s who own a 2004 Sunnybrook Titan 31FWS pulled by a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500.

Before becoming RVers, I was an educational fundraiser for several major universities and Sue was a manager at an international weather company. I equate my years as a fundraiser with customer service, sales and task management positions. As an RVer, I have honed my skills in retail settings, and developed new skills in landscaping, maintenance and continued to managed my own mobile massage therapy practice.

Sue is a problem solver with a strong track record of getting tasks done on time and exceeding expectations. Her past work experiences focused heavily on customer service, in both retail sales and business-to-business relations. She attributes most of her success to her organizational skills and a desire to see the job done right the first time.

Both of us have strong computer backgrounds and can adapt quickly to new software platforms. We are used to rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty, be it on a Christmas Tree lot, landscaping projects or keeping a store clean.

For the past three summers, we have worked in a high-end retail store in Skagway, AK, that serves thousands of cruise-ship passengers each season. In the fall seasons we’ve worked as Christmas tree lot managers, sugar beet harvesters and temporary office workers. This fall, we are returning for a second season at Amazon.com’s Kansas warehouse.

If you are looking for a couple who can see a job through to a successful conclusion, who will work well with your customers and other employees, and who can be counted on, please contact us. We would be happy to provide any further information you need. Thank you for your consideration.

Suzanne Payne

Education:

• BS Secondary English Education, Pennsylvania State University

Applicable Experience:

• Express Employment Professionals – Amazon.com

Worked 11-hour shifts, five days a week, during the peak holiday rush, picking merchandise to complete orders in one of Amazon.com's warehouse facilities.

• Retail Sales Clerk: Corrington Enterprises

Assisted thousands of visitors daily in a fast paced, high-end retail store. The only employee to performed end of day audits at two other Corrington Stores along with sales, stocking and cashier duties.

• Co-Manager: Stu Miller’s Christmas Trees

Operated a large, full-service lot in Southern California. Handled all aspects of business from hauling and cutting trees to loading and flocking, along with overseeing employees and nightly paperwork. Called to run lot solo when managers of neighboring Stu Miller’s tree lot left before end of season.

• Sales Associate: Yellowstone Association

Performed all retail operations including sales, customer service, and daily cash audits in the highest volume bookstore in the park. Maintained one of the highest sales rates of memberships for the Association in the park.

• Project Manager: AccuWeather, Inc.

Ensured project goals were well-defined and effectively communicated to project team members. Supervised project team members in the implementation of assigned tasks to meet quality standards and deadlines.

Additional Skills:

• Microsoft Office, Photoshop Elements, basic HTML
• Types 55 WPM
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Philip Payne

Education:

• BA History, Pennsylvania State University
• 1260-hour Massage Therapy Certification Central Pennsylvania School of Massage

Applicable Experience:

• Express Employment Professionals – Amazon.com

Worked 11-hour shifts, five days a week, during the peak holiday rush, picking merchandise to complete orders in one of Amazon.com's warehouse facilities.

• Retail Sales Clerk: Corrington Enterprises

Performed sales, stocking and cashier duties in a fast paced, high-end retail store. Lead the store in sales by a significant margin three years in a row, while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

• Co-Manager: Stu Miller’s Christmas Trees

Operated a large, full-service lot in Southern California. Handled all aspects of business from hauling and cutting trees to loading and flocking, along with overseeing employees and nightly paperwork. Took over duties at neighboring Stu Miller’s tree lot when managers left before end of season.

• Area Manager: Yellowstone Association

Managed day-to-day operations of the busiest bookstore in the park. Trained and supervised a staff of six full-time employees. Performed all retail operations including sales, customer service, and daily and weekly cash deposits.

• Good Hands Massage Therapy

Developed a superior traveling massage therapy practice with regular clientele. Managed all aspects of the business from marketing to appointments to performing massage to inventory control and all budgetary matters.

• Academic Fundraiser: Pennsylvania State University, Northern Arizona University, Ohio University

Raised more than $8 million in gifts through personal and mass solicitation of alumni, employees and friends of the universities.

Additional Skills:

• Microsoft Office, Photoshop Elements, numerous web browsers, POS, and email applications.
• Types 50 WPM
• Can operate Bobcats and numerous landscaping tools