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Heather McCoy has joined Steve Chirello Advertising as an administrative assistant and graphic designer. She previously worked as an advertising consultant for both print and digital media in Oswego County. McCoy was also an Internet sales and marketing manager for two Syracuse–based auto dealers and an office manager for a computer software and service company.
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Heather McCoy has joined Steve Chirello Advertising as an administrative assistant and graphic designer. She previously worked as an advertising consultant for both print and digital media in Oswego County. McCoy was also an Internet sales and marketing manager for two Syracuse–based auto dealers and an office manager for a computer software and service company.
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