APPLICATION COVER LETTER
Lisa Lamping
Warrenton, Oregon 97146
aduth3@r.postjobfree.com
RE: Cover Letter of Introduction
To whom it may concern,
I am a long-time community member who has a vested interest in the area for over 40 years.
I have sat on school boards, city commissions, been president of our Kiwanis organization, an organizer of the Warrenton 4th of July Parade in past years and a founding member of our Thankful Hearts Dinner that feeds annually over 300 people on Thanksgiving day. I am well known and well established in the community.
I have owned and operated 3 separate businesses, all successfully. Our Crabpot Manufacturing business did over 4 Million dollars on sales and we had 15-20 employees that I supervised. I have owned and operated a Photography business for over 30 years, with anywhere from 2-5 employees and I started a local online newspaper called ClatsopNews, which had a support team of 5 and I employed 5 freelance writers. Covid unfortunately made continuing our largest business, Airport Crabpot manufacturing plant difficult. Employee shortages, and spiraling costs forced us to close after owning it for 12 years.
I am married, mother of 2 grown kids. I am very active in our local events and my community and still do photography for long time clients throughout the year.
I have numerous skillsets that I believe would allow me to do this job and do it well. I was the office administrator, as well as in charge of human resources, payroll, marketing, shipping and inventory.
I have great people skills, am organized, punctual, and trustworthy. I learn quickly and follow directions well. I am a problem solver and am a strong proponent of customer service. I think it’s very important that a customer be served in a manner that makes them feel like their needs were met and that we want to see them succeed. At least that is how I like to be treated when I go into a business.
I am a problem solver quick on my feet, excellent communicator, and perceptive when talking with people.
I think I would make a great addition to this team with my experience and my office admin skills I have.
Would love to meet for an interview.
Lisa Lamping
503-338-818
1517 SW OAK AVE
WARRENTON, OREGON 97146
RESUME
LISA LAMPING
1517 SW OAK AVE, WARRENTON, OREGON
Email aduth3@r.postjobfree.com
I have 30 years of owning and operating 3 private business’, all of which required understanding all aspects of marketing and customer service. I am proficient in COMPUTERS, OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONM EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, photography, photoshop, newspaper layout, journalism, and understand the value of social media. I understand that you do not get a second chance to make a first impression. I am also a community member of the Clatsop County area and have a great understanding of our demographics.
JOB EXPERIENCE
DATES FROM 2017-PRESENT
PUBLISHER/MANAGER/OWNER, CLATSOPNEWS, WARRENTON OREGON
OWN, MANAGE AND OPERATE A FREE ONLINE CLATSOP COUNTY PUBLICATION THAT BRINGS LOY. Dates FromCAL NON POLITICAL NEWS, SHARING WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE WORK AND PLAY IN CLATSOP COUNTY. I HAVE MARKETED THIS ONLINE PUBLICATION TO BUILD AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 70,000-100,000 READERS IN JUST 4 YEARS.
DATES FROM 1991-PRESENT
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER,
LAMPING PHOTOGRAPHY, WARRENTON OREGON
OWNED AND OPERATED A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS. EMPLOYED 4 PEOPLE AND PROVIDED PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES TO THE HIGH SCHOOLS AND CLATSOP COUNTY AND TOURIST FAMILIES AS WELL AS PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY LOCALLY AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. EXTENSIVE MARKETING INVOLVED IN THIS BUSINESS. MASTER CERTIFIED CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER WITH NUMBEROUS NATIONAL AND STATE AWARDS
DATES FROM 2007-2018
OFFICE MANAGER/OWNER, AIRPORT CRABPOT CO, WARRENTON OREGON
OWN, MANAGE AND OPERATE A SMALL CORPORATION, EMPLOYING 20 WORKERS. HANDLED ALL THE OFFICE MANAGEMENT, FINANCES, INVENTROY, EMPLOYEE AND PRODUCTION SCHEDULING, PURCHASING, SALES, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND MARKETING. HUSBAND IS RETIRING FROM THIS BUSINESS SO WE ARE CLOSING IT DOWN.
DATES FROM 1990-1991
SHIPPING CLERK, SEW GOES IT, ASTORIA OREGON
MANAGED PRODUCT SHIPMENT AND OVERSAW 3 EMPLOYEES IN OUR SHIPPING DEPARTMENT.
DATES FROM 1988-1989
TLC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION,, ASTORIA OREGON
ALL DUTIES RELATED TO THE BANKING/CREDIT UNION. TELLER, COLLECTIONS, MARKETING
LEFT TO HAVE MY FIRST CHILD. MARKETING WAS ONE OF MY ROLES WHILE AT TLC
DATES FROM 1985– 1987
CONTROLL ROOM OPERATOR, CLATSOP COUNTY JAIL, ASTORIA OREGON
I WORKED IN THE CONTROL CENTER, OPENING AND UNLOCKING ENTRANCE TO THE JAIL, RECEIVING VISITORS FOR INMATES, RUNNING LEDS AND NCIC, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE COUNTY SHERRIF DEPUTIES AS NEEDED. I WAS PART TIME BUT OFTEN WORKED 40 HOUR WEEKS.
DATES FROM 1985– 1987
POLICE DISPATCHER, ASTORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASTORIA OREGON
I HANDLED ALL DISPATCH DUTIES IN SUPPORT OF ASTORIA, WARRENTON,CLATSOP COUNTY AND STATE POLICE, AND MULTIPLE FIRE AGENCIES EXTENDING FROM WARRENTON TO JEWEL THRU RADIO COMMUNITCATION AND PHONE CALLS.
WORKED WITH LEDS AND NCIC SYSTEMS, MONITORED JAIL INMATES.
LOGGED CASES AND INFORMATION, HANDLED PUBLIC SERVICES SUCH AS COLLECTION OF FEES, INFORMATION REQUESTS, ETC AND AND WORKED WITH THE OFFICERS IN VARYING SUPPORTING CAPACITIES. I WAS PART TIME BUT OFTEN WORKED 40 HOURS A WEEK
DATES FROM 1985– 1987
POLICE DISPATCHER, SEASIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT, SEASIDE OREGON
I HANDLED ALL DISPATCH DUTIES IN SUPPORT OF SEASIDE, CANNON BEACH AND GEARHART POLICE THRU RADIO COMMUNITCATION AND PHONE CALLS.
WORKED WITH LEDS AND NCIC SYSTEMS, MONITORED JAIL INMATES.
LOGGED CASES AND INFORMATION, HANDLED PUBLIC SERVICES SUCH AS COLLECTION OF FEES, INFORMATION REQUESTS, ETC AND AND WORKED WITH THE OFFICERS IN VARYING SUPPORTING CAPACITIES. I WAS THE ON CALL AND FILL SHIFT DISPATCHER, BUT OFTEN WORKED 40 HOURS A WEEK.
1986-1987
UPS DRIVER, FIRST NEXT DAY AIR DRIVER FOR UPS IN CLATSOP COUNTY
DRIVE DAILY FROM 6 PM TO 11PM FROM ASTORIA TO SWAN ISLAND TO DELIVER NEXT DAY AIR PACKAGES.
EDUCATION
1976
GRADUATE, WARRENTON HIGH SCHOOL
1976-1977
ATTENDED BUT NO DEGREE, MT HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE/ CLATSOP COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1991 TO PRESENT …ONGOING EDUCATION
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MASTER CRAFTSMAN PHOTOGRAPHER, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF AMERICA
I HAVE ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST LEVEL DEGREE GIVEN BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF AMERICA. I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHED 1000’S OF PEOPLE, DONE 1000’S OF WEDDINGS AND FAMILY SESSIONS. I WORK IN PHOTOSHOP AND AM CONSIDERED A PROFESSIONAL AT PHOTOSHOP WORK.
STRONG POINTS
I AM GOOD AT MULTI TASKING
I AM A GOOD COMMUNICATOR
I AM A TECH SAVY WITH COMPUTERS ETC
I AM NOT EASILY EXCITED
I AM LEVEL HEADED
I AM A GOOD MANAGER OF THINGS
I AM DEPENDABLE
I AM A QUICK LEARNER
I HAVE A SHARP MIND
I AM ORGANIZED
I AM PUNCTUAL
ORGANIZED
LOVE MARKETING
WORK WELL WITH OTHERS
ACTIVITIES
MY MAJOR IN COLLEGE WAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE, JOURNALISM, PHOTOGRAPHY, ALL OF WHICH I LOVE TO DO. SPENDING TIME WITH MY HUSBAND, KIDS AND NEW GRANDCHILDREN.
PAST PRESIDENT OF WARRENTON KIWANIS
PAST SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN OF NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NOW KJNOWN AS ANCHOR ACADEMY
CURRENTLY OWN THE “CLATSOPNEWS” PUBLICATION
OWNED AND OPERATED AIRPORT CRABPOT COMPANY FOR 11 YEARS
LAMPING PHOTOGRAPHY ON AN APPOINTMENT BASIS ONLY.
OWN A HOME IN WARRENTON
OWN A RENTAL HOUSE IN WARRENTON
OPERATE 2 AIRBNB’S LOCATED ADJACENT TO OUR HOME IN WARRENTON
REFERENCES CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.