Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 10, 2012 ����� in business Maryanne Elsaesser of Coldwell Banker t the age of 19, when most teens are semi-broke college students, Maryanne Elsaesser purchased her first property – and then flipped it. “It was a motivating and addicting experience,” Maryanne says. Through the next few decades she and her husband John gravitated toward refurbishing homes and selling them for a profit. Although Maryanne was licensed in 1985, it would be years before she decided to become a full time Realtor. Now, this Coldwell Banker agent uses Maryanne Elsaesser her expertise to help others. “I serve others,” she summarizes. “My philosophy is that when you serve others needs first, you get paid really well. I raise the bar and really try to exceed my clients’ expectations. Everyone deserves to walk away feeling as though they got the better end of the deal.” Maryanne’s experience allows her to give her clients expert advice about how best to make their properties marketable to the most people. She works with a professional photographer and a skilled stager/decorator from Wyckoff: Susan Farcy. Maryanne notes that photos are critical because so many prospective buyers are now researching homes on the Internet, and a poorly photographed home could get scratched off the list of homes to visit. “The first few weeks a house is on the market are so significant,” she adds. “Creating excitement about a new property is what will drive the traffic, and that traffic cultivates the offers.” Maryanne’s stager provides home sellers with a list of items that need to be accomplished, including de-cluttering rooms or repositioning furniture to improve the perception of space and flow. Originally from Clifton, Maryanne has been living in Bergen County for 25 years, and currently resides in Wyckoff. She is an active volunteer in her community, and is now working on a new endeavor to encourage people to shop locally. Contact Maryanne at (551) 206-9264 or stop by her office at 372 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff for more information. Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry ancy Schuring, owner of Devon Fine Jewelry, has planned a dazzling array of events and spectacular jewelry this fall. Devon’s exciting lineup will begin with the Krementz Gem Stones Trunk Show scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19. Based in Newark, Krementz is one of New Jersey’s oldest jewelry manufacturers. “Krementz has one-of-a-kind pieces, so most of the items at the trunk show will never have been seen before, which is in keeping with our philosophy,” Nancy says. Nancy Schuring and Julie On Oct. 26 and 27, Patricia Daunis will return by popular demand. This talented Maine designer with over 30 years of experience produces work in silver and gold that is perfect for mounting customers’ own gemstones. Daunis will bring her laptop to show how the finished pieces will look. Devon will mark its 33rd Anniversary with the Fourth Annual Finders Keepers jewelry giveaway Monday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Nov. 17. Early morning and evening hours, and the Saturday date are new this year. Nancy explains that 33 bags, each one containing a valuable piece of jewelry, will be “hidden” in 12 communities. Clues will be given via Facebook, Twitter, and www.devonfinejewelry.com. Join Devon Nov. 23 and 24 for the Christopher Designs Trunk Show, which is all about diamond remounting. Designs can be ready in time for Christmas, Nancy notes. Ladies Night Out, a benefit for the Devon Foundation, will follow on Nov. 30. Participants will enjoy a wine tasting and add to their wish lists. The Rudolph Friedmann Trunk Show, which features gold and diamond pieces, is set for Dec. 14 and 15. Devon Fine Jewelry, located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, offers the area’s largest selection of colored gemstones and is the exclusive source for several fine jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. Devon also carries the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line and Royal Asscher Diamonds. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonfinejewelry.com. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-6; Thursday until 8; and Saturday, 10-5. A N career would be even more rewarding than the first. As Dean of Academics at Eastwick College’s Hackensack campus (formerly the HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences), Dean Garulli melds her kindly manner and love of people with a no-nonsense administrative style that have gained her the respect of her staff and have made the school blossom. She bursts with pride when talking about the staff, a multicultural cohesive unit who have been with the school a minimum of six years and foster a high performance educational climate. “They are helpful and outgoing, and that personality goes into the classroom,” says Dean Garulli, who encourages the staff to share ideas among themselves, and to bring forth new thoughts and suggestions for improvement. Morale is high, and that feeling filters down to the students, many of whom need all the encouragement they can get. They come from all walks of life and often make a great sacrifice to get the skills they need to go out and get a job and feel good about themselves, Dean Garulli says. “We have so many success stories. We encourage the students not to cut themselves short. Sometimes when they get that certificate, it’s the first time they’ve received recognition for something important they’ve accomplished,” she points out. Dean Garulli oversees a professional staff of 50 and a student body of 650 adults, plus a separate share time high school of 55 youngsters from the tri-county try-county area. Classes are small and provide each student with as much personal attention and free tutoring as nec- Kathleen Garulli is Dean of Academics at Eastwick College/Hackensack Accounting/Bookkeeping; Computer Concepts and Garulli 25 years a private Applications; Licensed Practical Nursing; Bilingual school Arts but when she Kathleen Languagespent teacher,thatasher second Licensed Practical Nursing; Medical Assistant/Pharretired in 1998, she never expected macy Technician; Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician; and Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. The Certified Nursing Assistant program, which does not have an academic component, lasts only six-weeks. The shared time program for learning-disabled juniors and seniors from 14 area high schools includes instruction in math, English, computers, anatomy, and medical front office and other basic techniques and leads to Home Health Aide certification. The Hackensack campus is housed in a modern, 54,000 sq. ft. building with plenty of on-site parking. All classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards; and fully-equipped computer, nursing and medical laboratories provide for ample hands-on experience. Clinical experience is completed at one of the following sites: Bergen Regional Medical Center, Care One, Harborage, Maple Glen Center, Palisades Medical Center, and Wanaque Rehabilitation Center. Eastwick College’s goal is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for challenging positions in business, industry and the medical environment in the shortest possible time. Financial aid is available and students can take advantage of free individualized placement services. Better than 90 percent of its graduates find the job they want after graduation. To learn more about Eastwick College, visit www. eastwick.edu or stop by its campuses at 250 Moore Street in Hackensack or 10 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey, or call Dean Garulli at 201-488-9400. Dean Kathleen Garulli essary to help them meet their career goals. Programs range from four to 28 months of practical, intensive and job-oriented training. The Hackensack campus offers day or evening programs in Business Administration with Computerized