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Dan Ward has been named employee of the month by Vineyards Services Inc. He is the maintenance supervisor responsible for all types of maintenance at Vineyards properties. A native of Leslie, Mich., he moved to Florida in 1975 and has 20 years experience in his field. He also was named Vineyards Services' Employee of the Year for 1999.
Business Solutions of Naples Inc. has been selected as a finalist for the Best Florida Employers For Working Women Award presented by the State of Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Sue Goby is the owner of the company.
Henry Jimenez, goldsmith at Neil's Jewellery and Exchange, won first place, category one, and best of show honors at the Florida Jewelers Association Jewelry Design Contest in Orlando. His customdesigned 14karat bracelet with diamonds, rubies and sapphires won first place in category one designs. An 18karat diamond slide pendant won best of show. The pendant will be entered in a national jewelry design contest sponsored by Jewelers of America.
MDM Communications of Naples has been retained by QualSure Insurance Corp., based in Sarasota, to provide public relations and communications services victoria secret swim.
Kwik Kopy Printing in Naples has been named an ASI Advertising Specialty Distributor. Custom imprinting of more than 650,000 items are now available through its suppliers. Mark Thomas, senior account representative, will handle the marketing of ASI products.
Naples Graphics Printing Inc., with 21 years of service in the area, has expanded its services to now offer inhouse complete direct mail services. According to Dave Wacker, company president, these services include fullcolor printing, tabbing selfmailers, folding, inserting and sealing, true 6OO dpi ink jet addressing, label printing and affixing, mailing list optimization, barcoding, presort first class with 100percent CASS and PAVE, packaging, tray and sacking, postal and CASS reports and delivery to the post office. Database maintenance and custombuilt mailing lists are also available to generate targeted mailing lists.
The Expressions Custom Furniture Store in Naples has been redesigned by the company's visual merchandising team to incorporate the new 2000 collections, fabrics and accessories. The Perfect Floor concept gives every store a new look each year by creating dramatic lifestyle vignettes, accentuated with bold fabrics and oneofakind accessories to showcase the company's five collections. The redesign includes painting murals on walls, new rugs, furniture chan luu, installing lighting, hanging art work and to accessorize each setting.
Kim White has been named vice president and general manager of Alltel's South Florida properties, which includes Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and Naples tiffany blue nikes. She will be responsible for managing and directing the company's wireless, longdistance, Internet and paging operations including supervising all marketing, sales distributions and customer service operations. Her management experience in the telecommunications industry covers more than a decade true religion outlet. She joined the company in 1988 and most recently served as vice president and general manager of the company's Birmingham, Ala., operations. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Stephen Sotomayor has been named assistant Terrace chef at The RitzCarlton, Naples. He is responsible for overseeing the planning, preparation and orchestration of the production of culinary operations for The Terrace. He previously worked at Norman's Restaurant in Coral Gables pandora beads, The Adare Manor Hotel in Adare, Ireland and Executive Caterers of Miami Beach in Miami. Originally from Atlanta, he holds an associate and a bachelor of science degree in culinary arts from Johnson Wales University in Miami. He is a member of the American Culinary Federation.
Kathie Pedit has been promoted to lifestyle director of Hardy Development Group Inc. She previously was the leisure services director at The Strand, also being developed by the group. A Florida Recreation and Parks Association certified leisure professional, she will direct the planning and operations of all on and offsite social, tennis and fitness activities at the group's properties proenza schouler. She also has worked at Lexington Country Club in Fort Myers and Del Tura Country Club and Heron's Glen Country Club, both in North Fort Myers. She holds a degree in community recreation and leisure administration from York College of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Florida Festival Event Association, the National Recreation Parks Association, the Florida Recreation Parks Association and the Resort Commercial Recreation Association.
Diane Ansaldi has joined Grubb Ellis/VIP D'Alessandro as administrative office manager. She is responsible for managing the administration staff's operations, implementing and improving office procedures, and managing the contract process lululemon. She previously held an administrative position with Johnson Engineering in Fort Myers. She has 16 years of administrative management experience, mostly with a commercial construction consulting firm in Atlanta lululemon. She attended the University of Georgia, where she studied public relations toms shoes.
Norris Furniture Interiors has added two sales and design consultants to its Naples showroom staff:
Cherie Clark has joined the firm as a sales and design consultant. Originally from Flint, Mich., she has 18 years of experience in the home furnishings industry.
Regan Reed has joined the firm as a sales and design consultant. He earned a degree from Florida International University and has five years of interior design experience oakley frogskins.
Kevin L. A civil engineer for 16 years, he holds a degree in civil engineering from Clemson University Pandora Necklace, South Carolina, is a state director of the Florida Engineering Society and serves on its Professional Development Committee. He is a native of Bonita Springs.
Todd Levan has joined Vanities, a fullservice unisex salon, as a fulltime hair designer. He previously was the owner of Before After Salon.
Jason Neptune of Smallwood Design Group/Smallwood Landscape Inc. has been promoted to design construction manager. He will be responsible for managing Smallwood Group Design/Build Projects. He has been with company for two years and previously held the position of project estimator/business development.
Cindy Gayer has joined MSA Design Inc. as marketing and business development director. She will be responsible for explaining the firm's services to the development community. She is a twoyear resident of Naples. She grew up in Michigan, earning a degree in business and marketing from Michigan State University. She gained her marketing experience in New York City in the fashion industry.
The Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising Professionals of Collier County (PRACC) has elected its 20002001 board of directors and officers tiffany blue nikes. Directors serving a oneyear term include: Kevin Alexander, Alexander Creative Consulting Inc Pandora Charms.; John Cofer, Olde Marco FUNcierge; Eric Graff, Southwest Florida Distribution Publishing pandora bracelet; and Gretchen Landolt, Hospice of Naples. Directors serving a twoyear term include: Terry McQuillin, Naples Air Force; Geri Muck, Protocol Models on the Gulf; Heidi Swanson, Children's Dentistry of Naples; and Cyndi Young, Gulf Coast American Blind.
Courtney Madden has joined the Naples Area Chamber of Commerce as member services coordinator. Her duties will include the coordination of member services, planning special events, and assisting the president with various activities. She previously was with the YMCA of Boca Raton, and Curran and Connors Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale. She is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a degree in graphic design and a minor in communications.