Type Of Business:
1) Nutritional and Herbal Supplement Retail and Consulting Company 2) Movie Production Studio 3) Graphic Design Studio
Marketing Area:
1) National 2) Regional 3) Regional
Expertise:
Ms. Cafaro's expertise is in herbology, graphic design, technical illustration and movie production.
Major Product/SVS:
1) Herbal and Vitamin Supplements Sales and Consultation 2) Movie, Film and Music Productions, Editing Services 3) Art, Design, Computer Graphics, Illustration, Logo Design, Advertising Services
Favorite Business Publication:
AAIM Journal; The Herb Quarterly; The Artist’s Magazine; Professional Photographer; Advanced Photoshop
Hobbies/Sports:
Designing a Custom Classic Racing Car, Caring for her Pets, Studying Herbal Remedies for Dogs and Cats, Cooking Exotic Gourmet Dishes, Victorian-Style Decorating, Organic Herbal and Vegetable Gardening, Nature Walks to Empower the Body and Soul, Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor Painting, Creating Ceramics, Making Crafts, Dancing, Singing, Swimming, Bicycling, Sleigh Riding, Playing Badminton and Ping Pong, Conducting Television Interviews for News 12 of Long Island
Education Degrees:
Master’s Degree in Herbal Studies, College of Herbal Education (2007); Coursework, Nassau County Police Academy (1998); Coursework in Computer Graphics, Farmingdale State College (1993); Associate of Applied Science in Advertising Art and Design, The State University of New York (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Official Photographer, Nassau County Citizens Police Academy; Television News 12 Long Island; DVD Producer, Nassau County Police Academy Alumni Association, Nassau County Police Department; DVD Producer, New York State Emergency Management Office; American Association of Integrative Medicine; The Herb Society of America; Integrative Practitioner; National Health and Wellness Organization; Creative Arts Home Association; Oldsmobile Club of America; Charter Member, International Society of Artists; Long Island Cat Fanciers Club
Place of Birth:
New York, NY
Work History:
Graphic Design Artist, Illustrator, Volt Information Sciences, Syosset, NY (1994-1998); Creative Computer Designer, Nynex Yellow Pages Clients (1994-1998); Technical Illustrator, Cartographer, Vantage Art, Massapequa (1983-1992); Art Director, Town & Country Kitchens, Farmingdale, NY (1978-1983); Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Valdes Art, Westbury, NY (1974-1983)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career are being able to deliver natural care for her clients and having the ability to present her work in an artistic and aesthetic way.
Charity:
Various Police Community Awareness Organizations; Community Emergency Response Team, Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Historic Preservation Society; Various Healthcare, Pet Care and Rescue Organizations; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Number Of Years In Profession:
34
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to immersing herself in life totally, which is the inner driving force that leads her to understanding the productive life.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her love for the world's natural beauty in combination with her artistic talents.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Cafaro is a food connoisseur. She entered the art field as a graphic designer, the natural health and nutritional field as a master herbalist and after studying organic natural foods, herbs and vitamins and also manges to serve the common good and help improve the world. She is also a custom classic racing car designer. She completed the art and bodywork on her custom classic 1969 Oldsmobile 442, which stands for four barrel, four speed and dual exhaust. She custom-designed the bodywork that contained crafted dual hood scoops and included both a front and rear spoiler. She completed all of the custom art and decoration on the racing car, including the addition of chrome header side pipes, deep dish chrome mag wheels, front light cover grills, exterior and interior strip lighting, additional chrome molding, black tinted windows and pro-trac racing profile 50 series 12 inch-wide rear tires. The 442 muscle car racing engine was upgraded by reboring it to a 400 cubic inch engine with 455 horsepower. It has oversized pistons, a high performance cam and a four barrel quadra jet carburetor. She is a food connoisseur and loves to design exotic gourmet meals with perfection for formal dining and fine living. She grows her own organic sprouts, vegetables and herbs. She does Victorian-style interior decorating and always strives for perfection on every job she completes. She enjoys learning new things and always has different projects and tasks to pursue. She loves dressing elegantly and enjoys swimming. She revels in the natural beauty and wonder of this world, which she feels is the key for immersing herself in life completely. She enjoys feeling the fire and beauty of life, which empowers her body and soul with both good health and an unbound spirit. She attained many of her desired career objectives by utilizing her natural skills combined with having a strong character to back up her efforts. Along with much effort and the strength of character to do so, she has achieved many of her goals and fulfilled a large proportion of her dreams due to her efforts and strength of character. She is always in pursuit of new knowledge and is expanding her education into veterinary homeopathy. She is also a DVD producer for the Nassau County Police Academy Alumni Association.
Education Certifications:
Certified Master Herbalist, College of Herbal Education (2008); Certified Nutritional Herbologist, The School of Natural Healing (2006); Certified Family Herbalist, The School of Natural Healing (2005); Certification, Community Emergency Response Team, Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; New York Stae Emergency Management Office, Certificate Public Informaion Officer Course; Certification in Fine Arts and Calligraphy, with a Concentration in Copperplate and Gilding with 24 Karat Gold Leaf, Long Island Scribes; Certification in First Aid for Dogs and Cats; Certificate of Training, Nassau County Police Department; Certification in Law and Jurisprudence
Awards/Honors:
Certificate of Recognition, Outstanding Hard Work and Commitment to Making a Difference in the Lives of the People of Nassau County, Nassau County Legislature; Third Place Trophy, Custom Classic 1969 Oldsmobile 442, National Trust for Historic Preservation; First and Second Prize Award, Best Recipes, The Cooks Guild; Featured Cook, The Cooks Guild Newsletter; Certificate of Appreciation, American Association of Integrative Medicine