b"DAYANA MORENOMONA LISA FRAMING7 Highland Place, Maplewood973.762.2777 | monalisaframing.comI n college, I pursued a fine arts degree, picturing myself as an art his-torian or graphic designer. Needing a part-time job, I applied to be an apprentice at a local art/framing gallery and got the job. I didnt know it at the time, but it changed my career path. The owner taught me about preservation framing and paper conservation. At another company, I learned about mass production. When I landed at Mona Lisa Framing, I eventually became the manager and later bought the gallery. Thats when I learned the business side of running the shop and its become my favorite part. Im always looking for ways to grow the business and learn new trends and techniques. I even belong to a Facebook group of framers that has been invaluable for support.JEN GREENBERGCOMPASSShort Hills917.757.3287 | @jennifergreenbergrealtorIplanning a career in the creative arts therapies, earning my was masters in music therapy in the early '90s, but the recession hit and many of those positions were eliminated. In a major shift, I washiredasGeorgeSteinbrenner'sassistant.Afewyearslater,I movedintoadvertising/marketing,managingsomehigh-profile accounts. After moving back to NJ, having kids and later divorcing, Ifoundmyselfatacareercrossroadsagain.Thisiswhen a friend suggested I think about real estate, given my knowledge of the area and the housing styles. Plus I grew up here and knew a lot of people. It turned out to be fulfilling and creative and a great way to use my client and marketing skills from my ad agency days.VALERIE ROJAS BRAVERMANBRAVE FLORAL87 Baker Street, Maplewood973.761.0026 | bravefloral.comI t was both a progression and an accident that I came to open a flower shop in Maplewood Village. I began my career in corporate event management and marketing, where I gained a skill set in client and project management and built a professional network. As a creative outlet, I started taking floral design classes in 2009, earned a certificate from the New York Botanical Garden and freelanced, all while working full time. In 2018, I started scouting for a retail location and landed on Baker Street. I thrive on finding an aesthetic for a client, refining my ideas and bringing my expertise and knowledge to design something special that theyll love. I see now how important my past positions were. They got me ready for the work I'm doing now.my career story /31"