Type Of Business:
Online retailer
Expertise:
Customer service
Major Product/SVS:
Health and disability products designed to enhance the lives of those with mobility challenges; Pediatric products; Health information resources
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Traveling; Music; Swimming
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development, College of Lake County
Affiliations Awards:
The Phi Beta Kappa Society; The American Nurses Association, Inc.; National Education Association
Charity:
American Cancer Society; Charitable Organizations Fighting Diabetes; Fraternal Order of Police; Fraternal Order of Firefighters; Goodwill Industries International; Disabled Veterans Organization
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, ability to learn a new business quickly, and desire to help people and make their lives easier.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she started working with disabled students as a paraprofessional, and also as a caregiver to her husband; she realized that there was so much information to navigate through and decided to start a business to help.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Santiemmo has been a licensed practical nurse for 38 years and has owned Your Special Needs Store for the past six years. She has also worked as a paraprofessional for the last 15 years, supporting students with health and disability issues. She wrote her first article on health awareness in 2010.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling online business; Enhancing the site; Shipping items directly from manufacturers; Providing customers with the company newsletter; Finding links and resources to provide health information
Education Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse, Chicago Board of Education (1971); Paraprofessional Credentials; CPR Certification
Awards/Honors:
Expert Author Recognition, EzineArticles.com (2010)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mrs. Santiemmo will continue to grow the business and help as many people as possible, coming up with new solutions.