| The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has hired a number of PCC alumni over the years. Currently working for DEQ are: Nelly Bernuy-Garcia, LAN Administrator; Berit Pement, Web/ Database Developer; Bruce Dyer, System Analyst; Helen Lottridge, Chief Information Officer; Mary McLoud, LAN Administrator; Annamala Patra, System Analyst; Marty Adolf, System Analyst and PCC Adjunct Instructor; Nina Wooster, .NET Programmer - Intern; Larry Shaver, System Analyst; and Bill Brown, System Analyst. Most earned an AAS in Computer Information Systems from PCC, and nearly all completed a Cooperative Education experience at DEQ. |
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Jupan Yang has been earning credit for his marketing/sales associate position at Lustre Financial Services, a service center for Allstate Insurance. He opens the office, answers customers' questions regarding auto and home insurance, makes quotes, and processes payments and insurance claims. He has learned how to market insurance services by mailing materials to potential customers, calling current clients to cross-sell, and sending letters to selected former clients offering them the lowest rate in the market. His newest endeavor is spearheading the establishment of a new service offering at Lustre, tax preparation. As for future prospects, when he completes his A.A.S. in Marketing at PCC, he will further contribute to the expansion of Lustre by helping establish an import/export component with China. |
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Ari Grossman-Naples graduated from PCC with a degree in Publishing Technology. First he enhanced his resume with a term of Cooperative Education in a local print shop. Next he landed a job at the print shop of the Northwest Regional Education Service District in Hillsboro. After a couple of years there, Ari turned back to PCC for an intern to assist him. Tad Mills responded, earned Cooperative Ed credit for one term, and subsequently successfully competed for a part-time job there. |
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Patti Garland (at left with Ruth Egert) earned a Gerontology degree from PCC, including three terms of Cooperative Education work experience at Cedar Sinai Park. That experience qualified her for the job of Volunteer Coordinator at Cedar Sinai Park and Activities Coordinator for the Robison Jewish Health Center. Now she supervises current PCC Gerontology students. DawnMarie Dancey (at right with Bobbie O'Callahan) assisted with activities during Fall term. |  |