1. LOUISE (Lou) Hough Palangi
(805) 249 - 8818 878 UPHAM ST. San Luis Obispo, CA
PROFILE: Enthusiastic, driven, charismatic, woman to do sales, marketing, fundraising, desktop publishing,
hospitality,desktop, photoshop, event planning, catering. I am willing to work hard and am not too proud to step into any role
as needed. Looking for a positive, challenging work environment.
~EXPERIENCE~
~MILLER ENTERTAINMENT, INC.~
Currently working as a security on weekends for concerts & special events.
~APPLEFARM HOTEL, SAN LUIS OBISPO~
Recently stopped evening hours as a front desk reservationist working with the Maestro computer system & concierge services.
~CUSTOM HOUSE, AVILA BEACH.~
Cook over in flatbread, deserts and prep area of the restaurant kitchen.
~HAPPY AT HOME HOME CARE, INC.~
December 2015 to present, 150 S. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Former Partner in small business providing home care services to elderly, shut-ins, mentally ill and other individuals needing
extra care. Choosing, screening & training of new employees, filing of tax/business license forms (using Legal Zoom),
acquisitions of business licenses, payroll (Sage system), sales, marketing, preparation & printing of marketing literature.
Attendance at marketing events including Chamber of Commerce functions, fundraisers, Toastmasters, International Business
Society. Upkeep of social network marketing sites. Enrollment & Continued Education using EDX on-line Business
Entrepreneurial Courses.
~FOND FAREWELLS, INC.~ AUGUST 2014 - DECEMBER 2015
Development, sales and marketing of End-of-Life Celebration company. Contact with hospitals, hospice, funeral directors, ,
medical staff, nursing care centers.
~ON HIATUS FOR THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN~- 1998-2014
Participated in all aspects of my 3 children’s education, including assisting teachers, working lunchtime, development and
maintenance of recycling program. Auction coordinator - taking the auction from $11,000 to $34,000 during the year of
taking it over with a team of other mothers. Photographed 360 children each year - black and white classic portraits which
raised at least $1300 (a most enjoyable activity for me.
~ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ~ - 1997 TO 1998
Developed packages for the Board of Education, assisted Ken Palmer (the Superintendent at the time, transcribed legal
documents (excellent typing and organizational skills). Answered phones, visited different school sites.
~ EARTH SYTEMS CONSULTANTS~ 1992 to 1997
Phase I Site Assessments for the Environmental division of this geotechnical company. Filled in as needed in assist in field
activities. and as needed in the office (secretarial, answering phones.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER - GRADUATED IN 1991
Bachelors in History and Russian studies - Graduated with Honors in 1985 Involved in many on site activities such as political groups,
environmental groups, special recognition awards to for Russian History.
Community Involvement - Fundraising for causes such as CASA, Women’s Shelters, Photography donation to children’s causes
& Local School, HOPE MADE REAL (Rwanda Orphanage), Captive Hearts. Hobbies: Running (set 1/2 marathon record in 2014 SLO Half
Marathon), Paddle boarding, tennis, golf, snow skiing, wake boarding, hiking, extensively travelled abroad.