Agent Apprentice at Leading Intellectual Talent Agency (Third St., Cambridge, MA)
Lavin is one of the world’s most prestigious intellectual talent agencies. We manage speaking engagements for leading academics, authors, celebrities, and business leaders in North America.
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We are now hiring agent apprentices for our Cambridge office. As an agent apprentice, you work under a seasoned agent, learning every aspect of the sales process, from soliciting new business to closing deals. The job is fun and rewarding, but fundamentally, it is about sales. Whatever your background, you must be a brilliant and persuasive communicator, on the phone and in email, and have the intellect to sell intangibles – namely, our roster of world-famous speakers.
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We want the usual: a smart and industrious self-starter with a sense of humor and high energy. But we also want the unusual: an extremely well-read, well-travelled, eclectic individual who is engaged and engaging.
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Please visit our website, www.TheLavin Agency.com, to learn more about our business, and our speakers. Then send us a boring resume as well as an original and fascinating cover letter that highlights your fiercely competitive streak, your many successes, and your quick wit and imagination. The cover letter is your chance to convince us, beyond doubt, that you are the perfect candidate for this extraordinary career opportunity.
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Email us at careers@TheLavinAgency.com, with the heading "Cambridge Agent Apprentice"
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No calls, letters or stop-ins, please. Only emails will be considered.
Wedding Photographer assistant needed for 2010 (Boston and beyond)
High end Boston area wedding photographer in need of one or two part time assistants for 2010 season.
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-Transportation is a plus but not absolutely necessary (we meet and take one car to the wedding)
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-Looking for someone who is first and foremost passionate about photographing people
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-Experience with Canon professional digital gear is a requirement as you’ll be using my gear
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-Candidate must have strong technical knowledge of camera/exposure/ISO/focusing/lenses
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-Must look presentable (you’ll be going to formal weddings representing me as my assistant / 2nd shooter)
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-Much of this job entails assisting with lighting equipment and you’ll be educated on my remote set-up
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-This will prove to be a good overall experience with respect to technical skills and people skills
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-My style is artistic / creative meets photojournalism (not traditional wedding photography)
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Interested parties can email me samples and/or links to their work. I plan on hiring one or two part time photographers within the next week or two.
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Location: Boston and beyond
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Compensation: Compensation for the qualified candidate is $150 per event (normally 8 hours plus travel time / more $ for weddings that require additional hours of work or travel)
Wedding Photography studio seeking 2nd shooters (Porter sqr.)
Photography Studio seeking 2nd Shooters and for 2010 Wedding season
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2nd Shooter requirements:
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Must have your own Digital SLR camera with flash and flash bracket.
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Must have some experience shooting at weddings.
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Experience posing groups, individuals and couples.
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We will expect to see a portfolio of your wedding photography. If you have a website, please include that information in your inquiry. You should consider each wedding that you 2nd shoot to be an opportunity to build your portfolio as well as a chance to learn from one of Boston’s premiere photojournalists. Once your portfolio is sufficiently well rounded, you will have the opportunity to shoot with our studio as a Primary shooter.
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We need candidates who are highly motivated. Someone who does more than dust their camera off between the jobs they shoot for our studio. If you are shooting with another wedding studio, all the better.
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2nd Shooter Compensation will be $200 – $250 per wedding depending on (experience), with some additional pay for weddings that are further than one hour distance from Boston or Weddings that are longer than 8 hours. If you reach a level where your skills and portfolio are sufficient to book weddings as a Primary shooter, those jobs will pay $500-$600. You will not be expected to do any image editing. This is a 1099 contractor position.
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You will be working for hire, and David Barnes Photography will own the pictures you take, but you will receive a copy of all of these images and have the rights to use them for your portfolio including on your website. Please contact us through the Craig’s list contact address (Do not use the email or phone number listed on our professional website – those inquiries will be discarded)
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Our work can be seen at: www.davidbarnesphotography.com
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Part-Time Graphic Designer (Davis Square, Somerville)
We’re looking for a part-time contract Graphic Designer for BlueFin in Davis Sq, Somerville. Up to 10 hours per week for immediate future but could turn into long term contract, possibly fulltime. We’re flexible on schedule and can be remote (although must be able to come into the office from time to time for meetings). Flexible on rate. Perfect moonlighting gig.
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Brief job description:
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Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, a great deal of initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are a must. Projects include creation of dynamic executive presentations, web graphics, interactive projects, including videos and more.
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•Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design.
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•2-5 years experience in graphic design field.
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•Mac and PC proficiency with strong working knowledge of graphic design.
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• Expertise in PowerPoint as well as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop – entire Adobe suite.
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• Tons of integrity
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• HTML coding skills, Flash, or Dreamweaver a huge plus.
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• Love of sports and online video a plus!
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About Us: Bluefin Lab, Inc. is an early stage, venture-funded, stealth startup, that is building a small team in Davis Square, Somerville, MA. Bluefin is commercializing cutting edge consumer media technology developed in the MIT Media Lab. Interested folks should submit their resume along with a link to their portfolio.
Video Game Designer
We are looking for an experienced video game designer to work on an educational product for high school and college students. We need someone who can help to develop the concept, do artistic design, as well as programming.
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Requirements: To be considered for this position, you must have experience working on games for young adults. You should also have formal training in game design and development. It would be helpful if you have a knack for teaching.
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Initially we will be building a prototype of the product. If successful, this could lead to a longer term project.
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Please send your resume and include samples of projects you have worked on.
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Interactive Designer (Maynard, MA)
Interactive Designer with new media experience. User Experience Design needed for fast growing rich media company in the heart of Maynard, Massachusetts. This interactive software solution provider, for a Fortune 500 client base, is currently seeking an Interactive Designer to be part of its expanding design department.
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What you need:
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• 5+ years of experience in interactive design, graphic design, content development and/or multimedia production, in an agency environment
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• Strong experience with graphic design including: layout, information architecture, motion graphics, and usability
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• Very fluent in Adobe Creative/Production Suite with strong emphases on Photoshop and After Effects
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• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or similar experience
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• Ability to develop concepts and design solutions for interactive media and ability to interface with clients and internal team
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• Some experience with 3D graphics is recommended
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What you’ll be doing:
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• Creating design solutions that support client business and communication objectives
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• Executing design solutions using a variety of media and interactive technologies
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• Collaborating with other designers, programmers and customer service managers to ensure effectiveness of design solutions
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Because we will be training on proprietary tools, this position is not being opened as a sub-contractor or freelancer opportunity.
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Kaon Interactive offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vacation, 401K, and a great working atmosphere.
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To learn more about Kaon Interactive, visit our website at: www.kaon.com. Please send samples of your work along with your resume.
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ddrissel@kaon.com
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978-344-4106
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Kaon Interactive
Cartoon character needed for small project (Wakefield)
I’m am looking for a graphic designer to create a cartoon type character for a website. Please contact me if
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interested. Thanks.
Portrait Studio Photographers (Braintree)
Hello!
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Portrait Simple (www.portraitsimple.com) is currently hiring for the upcoming Easter season and possibly beyond. If you check out our website you’ll see that even though we’re located in a mall (South Shore Plaza), we aren’t a typical volume studio. We pride ourselves on great customer service and excellent photography. Our sessions are booked for an hour and a half, and we encourage our staff to be creative and have fun in their work.
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Interested candidates should:
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1. Love portrait photography. It’s what we do, after all. An education in photography and/or studio experience is preferred.
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2. Love kids. 95% of our sessions involve children of all ages, so you should enjoy them, and hopefully have a background involving them.
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3. Be confident.
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4. Love bunnies. For Easter, we have live bunnies in the studio. They’re a lot of fun, unless you’re afraid of them.
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5. Be a team player. Work should be fun, and a strong team dynamic is important.
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Please send a resume and we’ll get back to you!
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Thanks!
Seeking Tattoo Artist (Mansfield, MA)
Art and Soul Tattoo is a brand spankin’ new funtastic shop to open March 2010 in Mansfield, MA.
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Currently seeking a fully licensed & talented tattoo artist with a strong work ethic and positive outlook to work along side like-minded folks ~
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Part-time to full-time position available ~
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Art and Soul Tattoo is offering a well-rounded, professional, and artistic atmosphere displaying custom to pre-made designs to new and existing clients.
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We love our job & take it very seriously.
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Comfortable atmosphere for developing your style and the chance to work in a fun & easy-going shop.
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We are an open-minded-ever-learning shop to hang your hat and together offer this service to the good residents of Mansfield and surrounding towns ~
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Must have:
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- 3 years tattooing experience
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- Proof of Traditional Apprenticeship & Work Reference(s)
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- All Body Art Massachusetts Requirements (CPR, First Aid, BBP, and Skin Course)
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- Strong portfolio/drawing skills
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BFA or art classes a plus but not a requirement
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Only serious inquiries please ~
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We are not filing positions for apprenticeships
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50/50
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Artist must have own equipment/general supplies.
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Shop will cover cost of some medical supplies.
Operations Director (Boston)
Operations Director
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About our Company:
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Boston Art is an art consulting firm which assists corporate, healthcare and hospitality companies develop customized art collections. Boston Art’s staff is made up of four experienced art consultants, an operations director and a professional framing and installation team. Our office features a state of the art framing facility, gallery and multimedia conference room for presenting various art options. Boston Art works with an ever expanding network of over 1500 artists. We pride ourselves on the ability to find the top regional and national talents from all disciplines, styles, media and price range.
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Visit our website for additional information: www.bostonartinc.com
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Job Description:
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The Operations Director will be responsible for invoice processing, frame shop management, accounts payable & receivable, payroll, IT & website maintenance, vendor relationships, employee benefits, office and gallery administration, artist research, marketing, event planning, annual financial reporting, and inventory management.
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Reporting directly to the company’s president, this position’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization’s financial and operational functions.
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Responsibilities by Function
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Financial Management
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• Collaborate with the company’s president to develop and implement the organization’s annual budget.
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• Manage day to day processing of accounts receivable and payable using QuickBooks, producing reports as requested.
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• Reconcile monthly activity, generate year-end reports, and fulfill tax related requirements.
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• Maintain administrative files (paid bills, deposit reports, archived bank statements, payroll etc.)
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• Administer payroll and employee benefits and organizational insurance.
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• Manage commission schedule and reimbursement requests.
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• Distribute and track petty cash.
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• Catalog bi-annual frame shop inventory assessment with assistance from frame shop staff
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• Function as primary liaison between president and company’s accounting firm.
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Operations
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• Process all incoming projects directed by sales team (art consultants), including: art & frame orders, data entry, project status report & frame shop management.
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• Maintain and improve vendor relationships, including: terms negotiation and new and/or discontinued products updates.
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• Administer and advocate new and existing company policy.
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Office & Gallery Administration
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• Maintain and troubleshoot website updates & IT infrastructure
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• Responsible for incoming phone calls, office supplies, mail distribution and shipping
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• Manage art inventory and artist review process
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• Handle all artist inquires and requests.
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Public Relations
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• Coordinate all gallery events and space rentals
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• Produce all marketing materials and newsletter publications
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• Monitor major search engines and help improve company visibility
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Qualifications:
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• Candidates early in their career are encouraged to apply. Intensive business management training will be provided for the first month of employment.
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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• Strong academic record
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• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in operations management and a strong knowledge of business operations, accounting and art history
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• Established commitment to high ethical standards
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• Hard working, resourceful, ambitious and energetic
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• Proficiency in the following computer applications is required: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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• Knowledge of QuickBooks, website design, html/java script and exchange server management is a plus!
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Starting Salary:
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• Six month training Salary: $30,000
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• Six month review: Salary increase based on performance and benefits
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To apply:
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Please email your cover letter and resume to: jennifer.peterson@bostonartinc.com
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Application Deadline: March 12th, 2010
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Contact Information:
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Jennifer Peterson
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Boston Art Inc.
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23 Drydock Ave. Boston, MA 02210
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www.bostonartinc.com
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(No phone calls please. We will contact you after we have had a chance to review your application, thank you!)
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