Diane Black
Reno, NV. *****
abkomz@r.postjobfree.com
Experience 2006-2009 Sun Valley Book &
Video Sun Valley, NV
Owner Operator
All operations of managing the business
Buy, sell, trade
Wrote book reviews in the Willow Newsletter, Reno Out
Magazine, and wrote book store updates in the Sun
Valley Voice
Organize classes and send out press releases
In 2008, I liquidated physical store and now work with
online purchases through Alibris - buying and selling
2002-2006 Self Employed Reno, NV
Personal/Life Coach
Worked with diverse populations on insights into
personal issues.
Custom made products, i.e.: jewelry, candles, soap,
oil etc.
1995-2002 JC Penney Reno, NV
Merchandise Examiner
Examine quality of merchandise according to
Manufacturer specifications
Operate a forklift, logisticon, stockchaser, extender
Develop greater computer skills
Member of Safety Team
1999-2000 Project Restart Reno, NV
Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Assess client needs
Confer with other professionals
Meet with clients to review records and evaluated
conditions
1993-1995 United Cerebral Palsy Reno, NV
Group Home Trainer/ Community Trainer
Teach independent living skills to the disabled
population
Write goals and objectives for clients and kept data.
Meet with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate progress
1993-1998 University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV
Education B.A., Social Work
Graduated with High Distinction
Interests rock hunting, jewelry making, reading, outdoor
activities, movies, music, yoga, West African Drumming
Volunteer Crisis Call Center 1998-2002 volunteered for 4 years,
Special Advocate for the Elderly 2002-03, Court
Appointed Advocate to ensure individual needs were
met, Craft Coordinator Reno Gem and Mineral Society
(RGMS) 2003-2005 organize event, Publicity RGMS
2003-2005 send out press releases for TV., radio, and
newspaper, Secretary RGMS 2003, President RGMS 2004,
Teacher's Aide TMCC Jewelry Class. Circle of Life 2008
Hospice volunteer. Secretary to Board of Temple Beth
Or 2009, assist in obtaining tax exempt status and
work towards 501c3 status, assist in web site
development, FaceBook development, publicity.
References
Available upon request.