Glorious Children

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Whoever you are, whatever you do, we are here for each other.
The least we expect is respect. We hope for the best in everything.
You are one, I am one, and together we are glorious children.
Bless the suffering, restore the planet, save the wildlife.
Give thanks and praise to the most high.

Gloria Jean Schaefer was born in 1979 and grew up in Geneva, New York. Since childhood, Gloria also goes by the nickname, Glo. As a child, her mother guided her studies in violin with the Suzuki program.

In 1997, she graduated from Geneva High School with a New York State Regents Diploma with High Honor. From fourth to twelfth grade, Gloria played clarinet with the school concert and marching band as well as studied privately and played with other ensembles. She dabbled at sports including cross-country running, soccer, and lacrosse. One of her main interests was art.

Following primary and secondary education, Gloria matriculated to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and graduated with High Honor in May of 2001 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Associates in Illustration.

During her senior year at RIT, Gloria cooperatively interned at the National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery as a graphic designer. She was elected as president of the student chapter at RIT of the American Institute of Graphic Arts during her senior year. The Rochester Advertising Federation awarded her for student editorial design (spring, 2001) for a layout designed in collaboration with a photographer.

After receiving an undergraduate degree, Gloria freelanced as a graphic artist as well as worked in various customer service positions. In 2002, she joined Americorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) and worked with a non-profit organization in Juneau, Alaska and with the City of Rochester, Department of Parks and Recreation, in New York.

From 2004 to 2005, Gloria attended Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, became licensed by the State of New York, and certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work.

In 2006, Gloria gained experience as a graphic artist in a few different jobs in Baltimore, Maryland. To be near friends and family, she returned to Rochester and became employed part time at a spa as a massage therapist, (from March to September 2007), and full time as a graphic designer for a corporation, (from May to December 2007).

Currently, Gloria practices massage therapy since January 2008, works part time as a clerk in library circulation since March 2008, and freelances in graphic design. Her hobbies include modeling for artistic photography and making personal art work. She enjoys biking, jogging, music, movies, and dancing.

Gloria begins with an energetic introduction similar to Reiki or Polarity, followed by rocking, then a fluid, primarily Swedish-style routine, incorporating sensitive, Shiatsu-style compression, as well as limited, deep-tissue, spot work for the release of trigger-points and tension. Her intention is to promote relaxation and conditioning for a client base of healthy individuals, in harmony with other healing modalities. Her technique has developed while exploring different settings, including several months at a salon and spa. Currently, she is cultivating a niche with her own special touch.

Massage Therapy. Rochester, NY. Jan '08 through present. Independent practice.

Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Rochester, NY. Mar '08 through present. Clerk Typist III, circulation department.

Freelance Graphic Artist. Rochester, NY. Spring '01 through present. Design of brochures, logos, advertising, signs, exhibits, websites, screenprinting, embroidery, advertising specialties. Functions include communication, conceptualization, scanning, photo editing, image selection, typography, layout, pre-press, paper selection, pantone color matching, basic website construction and maintenance, FTP, etc.

ImageXpres Corp. Rochester, NY. May '07 through Dec '07. Corporate marketing, advertising design, flash animation.
Wolters Kluwer. Baltimore, MD. Feb through Mar '07. Advertising design and pre-production for medical journals.
Federal Hill Printing & Promotions. Baltimore, MD. Sept '06 through Jan '07. Graphic design and administrative duties for digital printing company.
C&A Sportswear. Baltimore, MD. Apr through July '06. Graphic design and pre-production for screenprinting, embroidery, and advertising specialties.
Camp Daydreams. Rochester, NY. 2/04 through 3/04. Website design and construction and poster design.
Body Mind Spirit Expos. Ashland, OR. 8/03 through 11/03. Web maintenance, production, customer service.
RIT Interactive Adventures. Rochester, NY. 7/03 through 8/03. Bilboard-sized interior sign for rock-climbing gym.
Science Linkages in the Community. Rochester, NY. 7/03. Illustration and brochure design.
RIT Civil Engineering Department. 1/02 through 2/02. Display design.
Shadel Company. 6/01. Brochure design.
Brinkman Machine Tools Lab. 7/01. Logo and brochure design.
Bloom Advertising Agency. 8/01 through 11/01. Logo and letterhead projects, corporate advertising design.

Maxim Salon and Spa. Rochester, NY. Mar '07 through Sept '07. Massage Therapist. The Charles Theater. Baltimore, MD. July '06 through Mar /07. Concessions, box office, ticket-tearing, ushering.

The Little Independent Theater. Rochester, NY. Jan '05 through Dec '05. Concessions.

Rochester Athletic Club. Perinton, NY. Jan '05 through Aug '05. Floor trainer: fitness assessment, exercise program writing, equipment training.

Americorps VISTA, (Volunteer In Service To America)

City of Rochester, Department of Parks and Recreation. Rochester, NY. Jan '03 through Aug '03. Marketing, assisted the establishment of a community resource center.
SERRC Adult Educational Center. Juneau, Alaska. July '02 through Nov '02. Proctored GED exams, coordinated volunteer tutors, marketing.

Xpedx Paper Store. Rochester, NY. Jan '02 through June '02. Customer service, stocking, shipping.

National Center for Remanufacturing. Rochester, NY. April '00 through May '01. Design of logos, brochures, displays, and signs

ADT Security Services. Rochester, NY. Aug '00 through Nov '01. Telecommunications, alarm monitoring and technical assistance.

Peebles Department Store. Geneva, NY. July '96 through May '97. Customer service.

Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage. Rochester, NY. July '04 through June '05. Successfully completed 1000-hour program and passed the New York State Board Exam.

Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY. Sept '97 through May '01.
Bfa in Graphic Design and Associates in Illustration. Graduated with High Honor.