Major Product/SVS:
Nail products for salon professionals, including products for artificial nails
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing books for children
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching, New York University (1964)
Affiliations Awards:
Co-Chairperson, Condominium Board; Future Kids
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was becoming a children's book author. She is the author of "Five Children's Stories By Grandma."
Charity:
Bnai Zion Association For Israel
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love of life and the rewards it brings.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after being introduced to OPI Products, and deciding that she loved them.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Parness is also a retired school teacher. She specialized in early childhood development as an educator. She wrote the book "Five Children Stories by Grandma." She hopes to network with other accomplished book writers and expand her charity work. Ms. Parness was also and educator for many years before joining OPI.
She is the proud grandmother of Emerson, Brady, Lizzie, Johnny and Andrew and the proud mother-in-law of Alan and Keith.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Traveling from Maine to Virginia; Speaking engagements for 30 to 40 district managers
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Parness will continue writing, going to schools and book touring.