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Spring Valley,CA

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ab9v56@r.postjobfree.com

Lavinia Kathryn Opasinski (Kat)

Objective To obtain a job which will allow me to work with

the public which I enjoy, and will have a defined

hours which will allow me a set time daily to

continue my Photography, Layout and Design on my

time. Currently my job is beginning to encroach on

my time, more than just a little.

Experience

1 / 2009-Current MCRD MHS

San Diego CA

Photographer

Web Layout and Design

Layout and Design Brochures, Invitations, Signage,

Save A Dates,

Independent Photographer KiDs ~n~ CritteRs aka

"Lady Lavinia's

1 / 2008-11/2008 Cordova Animal Hospital

Cordova TN

Receptionist / Vet Tech Asst / Kennel Asst.

Independent Photographer KiDs ~n~ CritteRs aka

"Lady Lavinia's

1 / 2006-8/2007 Walnut Trace Animal Clinic

Cordova TN

Receptionist / Asst Kennel staff

Independent Photographer KiDs ~n~ CritteRs aka

"Lady Lavinia's

2 / 2005 -11 / 2005 Sidney Village

Port Orchard, WA

Sales Associate / Freelance Media Design

Advertising Layout and Design

Independent Photographer KiDs ~n~ CritteRs

aka "Lady Lavinia's

4 / 2003 -12 / 2004 MCRD MHS

San Diego, CA

Historic Platoon Photo Coordinator * Gift Shop

sales assistant.

Designed, Laid out and Photographed Catalog for

Gift Shop

Independent Photographer

KiDs ~n~ CritteRs

2001 - 2003 Rug News.com

Dalton, GA

Editors assistant / Receptionist

Clerical / Photography / Creative Consultant

Independent Photographer

KiDs ~n~ CritteRs

1996-2001 Katrina's Caf

Dalton, GA

Owner Full Service Mediterranean Restaurant

Operated full service restaurant at every level

Designed Menus, and print advertising, in addition

to normal duties

Independent Photographer KiDs ~n~ CritteRs aka"

Personal Touch Photography"

1991-1996 Daily Citizen News

Dalton, GA

Thompson Newspaper Group

Newspaper Advertising Sales Rep

Layout and design of print ads

Maintained aprox 250 sales accounts

Newspaper Layout for pagination

Switchboard / Darkroom tech back up as needed

Recptionist

Independent Photographer "Personal Touch

Photography"

1988-1991 Photo Techniques

Dalton, GA

Still Photographic Spec / Dark Room Tech

Assistant Manager / Photographic Sales

Set up and design of Carpet Industry photos. To

include on location plant shots, Product shots,

Personnel shots.

Weddings, Engagements, Boudoir, Children, Pets &

Family photography.

Maintained accounts receivable and front office

when not on location

Receptionist / Switchboard / Darkroom Tech

Independent Photographer "Personal Touch

Photography"

Texas A&M University College Station, TX

Physical Plant Fuel Maintenance and Dispersal

Manager

Public Policy Research Lab

Independent Photographer "Personal Touch

Photography"

1986-1987 A R Photography

College Station, TX

Portrait Photographer

Yearbook Photographer, both individual & Group

photos for 1987 and 1988 yearbooks for Texas A & M.

Photographed Weddings, Engagement Portraits,

Children, Pets.

Maintained front office and proofing when not on

location.

Independent Photographer "Personal Touch

Photography"

1984-1986 Andreas Restaurant

29 Palms, CA

Morning Manager

Breakfast Cook, Hostess, Waitress

Independent Photographer "Personal Touch

Photography"

1977-1983 United States Marine Corps

29 Palms, CA

Still Photographic Specialist

Honorable Discharge

Still Photographer / Dark room Tech Specialist

Combat, Criminal Investigation, Portraiture,

Research & Development

1st MOS Motor Transportation - Iwakuni, Japan

Meritorious Mast, Honor Graduate 1981 - Lowery AFB

Certificate of Commendation, LAV R&D 1982

Education 1977 Southeast High School Diploma Dalton,

Ga

Additional education:

U of South Carolina Psychology class

Beaufort SC

College of the Desert Photography

29 Palms Ca

Lowery AFB Still Photography (Honor

Graduate) Denver Co

Blinn College English / Poly

Science College Station Tx

Dalton College Basic Spanish

Dalton Ga

ABC Computer Adobe Photo Shop / Front

Page Chattanooga Tn

Interests Animals, Pets, Photography, Working w/ Photo Shop,

Outdoors, Camping, River Kayaking, Hiking,

Off-Roading, Military & Civil War History, USMC,

Wounded Warriors.

General Info

I am a motivated person who, has been sought after

for my creativity and ability to work with the

public. That in addition to my experience over the

years in Mgr and Asst Mgr Positions (Not to mention

Owning a business) that I feel that I may be very

well suited for any position which I put my mind

to. I have a diverse mix of abilities: Photographer

(of just about anything you can think of),

Receptionist, Restaurant / food service (at every

level), Print Advertising Sales, Legal Ad Rep,

Phone Survey tech, Public Policy Research,

Switchboard Operator, Equipment / Recreation asst.,

Theatre Projectionist, Fuel Clerk, Combat Vehicle

Truck Driver, Child Care, Pet setting &

Entrepreneur.

Until my 1st move to San Diego in 2002, I

volunteered my time as the photographer for the

North West Ga Humane Society for approximately 13

years. During this time I worked with various types

of animals for a variety of fund raising projects:

Calendars, Christmas Pet Pics, Children's and

Family portraits. I am also well versed in Criminal

Investigative, Research & Development, and Product

Photography. I am familiar with how to maintain

Daily Activity reports, and check-in / check-out

inspections of equipment.

*While photography is my passion, I do not wish to

work in a full time capacity, as I do not enjoy the

aggressive nature of the Professional Photographer

who makes their entire living from this. I have

maintained my own successful side business since my

discharge from the Marines in 1983.

In closing, My Husband retired from the Navy after

26years of service. And we have bought a home and

are now a part of community.

Thank you for your time and consideration, I

sincerely hope that I can be of service to you and

your business.

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