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Michelle Laurencio

70 Burgundy Dr., Nashua, NH  03062 / 603-670-5005 / MichelleLaurencio@comcast.net      

 

Linkedin.com/in/Mlaurencio

“100% Professional,” “Very Personable,” “Organized,” “Project Manager,” “Networker,”  “Detailed,” “Multi-Tasker,” “Positive,” “Caring”

 

Accomplished, proven reputation in budget, design and implementation of multi-faceted sales programs including all facets of marketing.  Evaluate sales campaigns for effectiveness and ROI.  Skilled negotiator in implementing and utilizing outsourced vendors.  Consistently transforms marketing efforts in ever-changing industry.

 

Business Development Executive

May 2012 to March 2013

DSI Marketing Communications

 

Performance driven professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.  Providing marketing direction to businesses for their growth via all facets of marketing.

 

  • Generated revenue by increasing client base and selling marketing communications.  Secured the DCR and MassPort as new clients.
  • Prospect, qualify and close marketing initiatives in B2B including up-sell, service and retention.
  • Found company’s SOMWBA status with the Commonwealth and became sole vendor representative.

 

Circulation Marketing & Promotions Manager

 August 1997 to February 2012

Lowell Sun Publishing

A sub-division of MediaNews Group

 

Developed, budgeted and administered sales programs for 8 newspapers’ circulation departments with solid, innovative and progressive sales promotions and telemarketing campaigns

 

  • Sourced dealers, researched pricing and negotiated purchase contracts of marketing lists, promotional products and carrier delivery supplies.
  • Researched and contracted vendors for out-sourced telemarketing campaigns.
  • Personally formed and managed inside sales/telemarketing department of 20 employees. Authored training manual/employee handbook. Solid history of exceeding personal, as well as team sales goals.
  • Generated weekly revenues of over $70,600 in quick sale product.
  • Designed and coordinated all sales and promotional materials, direct mail campaigns, training manuals and sales presentations.
  • Track, monitor and analyze response for market trends and ROI
  • Member of N.E.A.C.E.  Won numerous promotion awards.  

 

Business Manager

August 2006 to November 2009                  

Dakotas Welding & Fabrication, LLC

 

Sole administrator of this proprietorship union ironworker construction company

 

  • Developed and managed all human resource, payroll, invoicing, accounts   receivable, accounts payable and union benefits programs using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel & QuickBooks.
  • Composed all HUD, BRAR and DCAM reports as well as all federal and state government and union reports.

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Newsletter from Amy Spencer - Early Bird of Paradise this Saturday

 

 

 

Spring Is In The Air

April 2013 

New Saturday Session

Our new Saturday Session will begin on Saturday, May 11th.  We will not be meeting for practice on Saturday, May 26th.  

 

 

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All Classes are held at The Searles School & Chapel in Windham NH or at The Windham Town Beach.

 

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Greetings Yogis & Yoginis!  

Bird of Paradise

 

The Early "Bird-of-Paradise" Pricing for the next Saturday Session will end on midnight Saturday, April 20th.  Please bring your payment with you to class or pop it in the mail, postmarked by the 20th.  Early Bird Pricing is $120.00.  Regular rate is $134.00.

 

We have had a request for Monday Morning Classes?  Please let me know if this would work for you!   Also, please let me know if there is a different day/time that you would be interested in that is not currently on the schedule.  I would love to have additional class offerings for Spring : ) 

 

 

Namaste,

 

Amy


Amy M. Spencer
On My Way Om

www.onmywayom.com

mommyogini@yahoo.com 

603-425-8195

 

 

Pangea Organics

 

 

I am having so much fun with my new adventure as part of the Pangea Movement!  If you would like to experience these amazing products or share them with your friends and family for Mother's Day, please visit my website.  They are all certified organic, cruelty-free, and made in the USA.  If you want to receive your products for free, at a discount, or earn additional income, please contact me about hosting a party or becoming a Beauty Ecologist, please contact me!

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Nourishment  

 

Move = 

Opening the Heart

 

Listen =

Meditation, Emotional Healing, & Spiritual Awakening

 

Expand =

Jack Kornfield

 

 

 

"Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts. Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us."  Marianne Williamson

 

 

 

 

 

Please remember to have all of your paperwork filled out in advance and to show up for class a few minutes early.  If there is inclement weather, class will be cancelled and you will be notified of a make-up class.  All missed classes must be made up within your current eight week session.

 

 

Massachusetts RMV Certified Driving Instructor Needed

North Andover Auto School, LLC

203 Turnpike Street, #404

North Andover, MA 01845

987.688.1600

 

 

Dear Kevin,

 

Thank you for doing this. 

 

I am looking for a Massachusetts RMV Certified Driving Instructor who would be willing to work Full or Part time in the area of Andover/North Andover or Haverhill, MA. 

 

Pay scale would range from $12 - $15 per hour negotiable based on experience and commitment to hours.

 

Openings available immediately.

 

Please Call Michael @ 978.688.1600 for further information.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Michael J. Larocque, owner

North Andover Auto School, llc

MV Auto School, llc (Haverhill)

203 Turnpike Street, #404

North Andover, MA 01845

www.NorthAndoverAutoSchool.com

NorthAndoverAutoSchool@verizon.net

 

Networking Success Story: Alexandra Berube

Working with Friends of Kevin has been a very successful experience. I don't have a lot of experience with networking, as I recently moved my business from Lexington, Massachusetts up to Dracut, and need to start meeting local contacts. Kevin goes out of his way to make each person at his networking events feel comfortable and engaged. He makes an effort to communicate with everyone about what their goals are in networking and reaches out to connect people he thinks should work together.

 

My business is Boston Tutoring Services, an in-home tutoring company that offers one-on-one tutoring throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. When I network, I am looking for referrals for both tutors to join my team, and for parents who are looking for tutors for their children. Networking allows me to meet a wide range of contacts who can connect me with people looking for tutoring work or for tutoring services for children that they know. I have also been able to connect with some local organizations that offer educational services, and am always surprised by the new connections I'm able to make to expand my business.

 

Networking has given me more confidence in group settings in which I know no one, and must reach out to make connections. I have gained a lot of practice in making introductions to strangers, trying to find a common ground, and sharing contact information. It is very important to come into these settings with an open mind, rather than just a sales pitch. I never want to go up to someone and try to tell them why my service should be used by them. I want to will learn about what they do and have them learn about what I do, so if we each happen to know someone who could help each other, we can each benefit each other. I have learned a lot about how to go about this intricate social exchange. I've also learned more about how to make the 'elevator pitch,' to promote my business in a short amount of time. These networking events that allow us to speak for a minute or two are a great opportunity to refine our elevator speech and direct attention from the group in a positive way. I've appreciated all of the opportunities to learn more about appropriate means of networking, social interaction, and public speaking. These are all highly important skills for a business owner to cultivate, and networking is a very positive experience that can promote these vital business skills.

Newsletter from the Brown Law Firm

 

 

 

 

Brown Law Firm, LLC

Legal Matters Quarterly

 

Spring 2013

The Brown Law Firm, LLC

464 Common Street, Suite 354

Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
Phone: (617) 489-0817

Dear Kevin,  

 

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Spring is finally on it's way...or at least we hope so! Here are The Brown Law Firm, we are looking forward to the warm months ahead and hope you all are happy, healthy and successful at this time of year.

 

We know spring and summer can be a busy time, so rest assured that we are here to assist you with all of your legal needs including business transactions and related documents (sales agreements, vendor agreements, acquisition documents, leases, licenses), as well as employment agreements, employment discrimination cases, wage act cases, essential personal documents such as wills and health care proxies and personal injury or slip and fall incidents.

  

We look forward to working with you and hope to speak with you soon.

  

All the best,

Graeme S.R. Brown, Esq.

Read our latest blogs

 

Check out our blog to see business and employment law issues and articles. Here is a sample of our latest blogs:

 

Massachusetts small business start ups need legal advice

 

State business franchise litigation involves auto dealers

 

Obamacare, part-time help and Massachusetts employment law

 

Wage dispute lawsuit tossed due to forgotten paperwork

 

What happens if a boss thinks a worker is abusing medical leave? 

 

Tom Seeger was a phone technician in Cincinnati who took medical leave from his company due to a herniated disc. While he was on leave, he attended an Oktoberfest celebration downtown, and ran into several co-workers.

 

The co-workers later told the company that they had seen
Seeger at the party, and that he didn't seem terribly impaired. The phone company responded by firing
Seeger for abusing his medical leave. Read more...

 

Alcohol testing could lead to discrimination claim

 

Many companies have substance abuse policies that require workers who have problems with drugs or alcohol to submit to random testing.

 

If the worker fails a test, that can often be grounds for termination.

 

But a recent case from New Jersey shows that companies need to be very careful in how they handle such policies. Read more...

 

'Undocumented worker' program causes legal issues

 

A new government program that allows certain undocumented immigrants to receive temporary work authorizations is creating legal issues for both workers and employers.

 

The program is called "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals," or DACA. It allows undocumented workers who were born after June 15, 1981 and were under 16 when they arrived in the U.S. to receive authorization to stay and work here. Read more...

 

Worker may get transfer to be closer to medical care

 

A secretary with the U.S. Forest Service might be en-titled to a job transfer so she can live closer to available medical treatment for her vision problems, a federal appeals court recently decided.

 

The employee, who worked in Texas, suffered brain damage in a fall at work that resulted in her losing the left half of her field of vision. She requested a hard-ship transfer to an office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she would have access to specialists who were qualified to provide therapy for her injury. Read more...

 

Companies are sued in court despite arbitration agreements

 

Arbitration agreements - in which workers and employers agree that any job disputes will be decided out of court by a neutral third party - are increasingly being used by businesses that want a quicker and more private way to resolve disputes.

 

But any such agreement needs to be worded and presented very carefully. Many businesses are finding that their agreements don't protect them nearly as well as they thought. Read more...

 

Legal Tip of the Quarter

  

Discrimination in the Workplace

  

If you are an employee and feel as though you are being discriminated against at work, here are some guidelines on what you should do:

  

1) Make your employer aware of the discrimination. Do this in a timely manner to the appropriate person or department, such as human resources. Make sure it is done in writing and keep a copy of the notice.

  

2) Keep a diary. Include the date, time and location of all discriminatory incidents as well as what was said or done and any witnesses.

  

3) Review your company's handbook with respect to discrimination policies and procedures. Be informed and know your rights.

  

4) Contact The Brown Law Firm. If you are not receiving satisfactory treatment from your employer, or if you are afraid to be at work, contact us right away at (617) 489-0817 and we will be happy to assist you. By getting us involved early, you can lay the proper foundation to assert your rights later.

  

 

Praise from our Valued Clients...

 

Click here to visit the testimonial section of our website where clients have provided their thoughts on our legal services.

 

At the Brown Law Firm, we strive to provide our clients with resourceful, creative and strong representation.

 

We Welcome your Referrals

 

We value all our clients. And while we're a busy firm, we welcome all referrals. If you refer someone to us, we promise to answer their questions and provide them with first-rate, attentive service. And if you've already referred someone to our firm, thank you!

 

About our Law Firm

  

The Brown Law Firm, LLC was established in 2001 as the Law Offices of Graeme S.R. Brown to provide high quality, cost effective legal and business guidance to companies and individuals.

 

Drawing on Attorney Brown's significant experience in business transactions and employment law, the Firm provides practical advice and informed legal counsel. Business law should make business sense.

 

The Brown Law Firm, LLC
464 Common Street, Suite 354
Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
Phone: (617) 489-0817

 

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Part time work for someone with typing skills

I have a friend in the market for someone who can do some occasional typing and maybe low-level admin. stuff for me.  One attorney has started requesting someone to transcribe his handwritten notes so I'd love to find someone who can handle this work.  Rate would be $10/hour.  They'd need to be reasonably responsive - able to turn projects around same day they're received for the most part (preferably within 5-ish hours of receipt).  So far, average projects have been 15-16 pages of notes or revisions that take about an hour so not super burdensome (and that's basically the level of typing speed required - not super pro, but pretty good).  It would be great for a stay at home mom who wants some extra spending $$ or someone with a part time job looking for a little extra. Plese message me for more details

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 Updates from 

 Dan Splaine

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Dear Kevin,

 

I don't know about your feelings on the subject, but I am very happy to see that winter is behind us!  Spring is here and now we can to begin to plan some new photography adventures.  I have two events coming up in April and May that are new additions to our photography education program.

 

Our two photo events are open to photographers of all skill levels and they are designed for practice of a variety of photographic skills.  The details are listed below and I hope you will consider joining us

 

 

 

BA circus

Big Apple Circus
Saturday April 20th

 

Join us in Boston for a fun evening of photography under the big top!  Capture the performances and practice shooting action under artificial lights.  This is a one ring traditional circus that features clowns, acrobats, and animal acts (horses and dogs only - no endangered species) 

 

We have a block of seats so we can learn from each other.  Space is limited so register today! For complete details and registration CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

Butterfly on white flower

DEERFIELD, MA Photo Tour
 Saturday May 18

 

Join us for a day of photography fun presented in partnership with NH TOURS (our travel partners).

 

This day includes a photo class during our bus travels, lunch and admission.  We will have a range of photo subjects and skills to practice (Landscape and architectural shots to macro and close-ups of exotic butterflies).  This day is a full program of photo experiences.  For complete information and registration CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

Other Updates

We have some new photo workshops and tour in the planning stage for this summer.  As details are finalized I will update you. 

 

Thanks for your continued support and interest in learning more abut photography

 

 

Thanks,

 

Dan Splaine

Photographer

 

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April with Mill City Grows

Growing in Lowell!  Bringing urban food production to the Mill City!

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Join us on April 27th to build FOUR Community Gardens in Lowell! Check out our schedule of upcoming Gardener Training Program workshops HERE!
 

A Special Thank You!


A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our Annual Appeal Supporters! You helped us close our funding gap in 2012!  Thank you for growing with us!

Mill City Grows Wishlist!


-- Laminator
- Garden books and magazines
- Gardening Tools: rakes, shovels, hoes, hoses, etc.
- Hand Tools: trowels, etc.
- 5-10 Gal. Rubbermaid Bins, Buckets
- Drills, Hammers, Circular Saw
- Pruning Sheers, Loppers, Clippers, Scissors
- Lawn Mowers
- Weed Wackers
- Wheelbarrows
- Untreated Lumber
- Land (for growing!)
- Grant Writers
- Graphic Designers
- Videographers
If you are interested in donating any of these items please contact Lydia: lydia@millcitygrows.org

April with Mill City Grows...

April is proving to be a very busy month! Our first Gardener Training Program workshop is on April 13th, we will be building our first school garden on April 20th as well as two new community gardens on April 27th!  There are many ways you can get involved with growing this year, checkout our newsletter and find out how!
Happy Spring!!
Francey & Lydia

Sowing the Seeds of Community!

Sowing the Seeds of Community!


Join us on April 27th to BUILD FOUR community gardens in Lowell!

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 9am-12pm or 1-4pm with BBQ after!
WHO: EVERYONE is welcome!
WHAT: Please come help build FOUR Community Gardens in Lowell!!!!
WHERE: Five different sites, please sign-up for desired site.

Sign-up Here!!  Please let us know if you have any questions!

Volunteer with us!


We have many volunteer opportunities here at Mill City Grows some that keep you clean and some where you can get your hands in the dirt!  If you are interested in volunteering with us please check out our volunteer opportunities on our website.  Email Lydia- lydia@millcitygrows.org for more information.

Urban Gardening 101


Join us  for Urban Gardening 101!  Saturday, April 13, 10am-12pm at Rotary Club Park Community Garden.  This workshop will teach you how to safely grow food in the city and will get you ready for a successful gardening season!  $10 for general public and Free for Mill City Grows Community Gardeners  Please register with Francey- francey@millcitygrows.org
We have a series of gardening workshops this summer, check them out here!

Scoring Seeds at the Seed Swap!

West Meadow Campus School Garden!


Mill City Grows has partnered up with the Wang and Pawtucketville Memorial Schools and the Pawtucketville Citizen's Council to install our first School Garden!  We are building the garden with the school community on April 20th from 9am-4pm!  We are looking for supply donations and helping hands!  For more information please email Francey- francey@millcitygrows.org

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LongTrial Ride to benefit VT Adaptive SKi and Sport

Dear friends and family,

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

 

I am truly excited to ride for such a great cause.  Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports provides great programs for the great people of Vermont and surrounding areas that want to enjoy the outdoors through sports like skiing and sailing.  

Much of their success is thanks to all the great people who contribute their time and money to make sure this organization continues to strive. 

I thank you for your conitrubutions and support as I take on the hills of VT in this 100 mile ride to raise money and awareness.  In that spirit, I ask that you make a contribution and spread the word by telling your friend and family by word of mouth and by sharing my link to this page so they too can contribute.

That link is:

https://www.firstgiving.com:443/fundraiser/dan-petersen/2013-Long-Trail-Century-Ride-For-Vermont-Adaptive

Also if your interested in more information on this event and Vermont Adaptive please vist the follwing links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Long-Trail-Century-Ride-to-Benefit-Vermont-Adaptive-Ski-and-Sports/173613242753321

http://www.vermontadaptive.org/index.php

Sincerely,

Dan Petersen

Guess its time to get back on my bike and start training ! :)