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About Mary Bradford

Mary Bradford’s strong work ethic, intregrity, and impressive creativity has made her one of America’s most sought – after illustrators and writers.

Mary Began her career in high school, with the legendary Walt Disney. Her senior year writing project and speech was on her mentor and future friend, Walt Disney. She filled the room with wonderful illustrations, a few from each movie that Walt did, even Steamboat Willy. Through Mary’s Verbal and visual appeal, she captured the curiosity of those both inside and outside the room that day, and it changed her life forever.

After Her talk, a French teacher who loved her illustrations so much asked Mary if she could keep them to teach her class, (not knowing that this woman was so impressed that she called Walt Disney’s corporate studio and spoke to Mr. Disney himself.) Mary said. “Yes that would be an honor.” Disney took a special to her school to meet Mary. They became instant friends and the benefits of the association began.

Over the years, Walt showed an interest in her illustrations and taught Mary himself. During their initial visit , while Mary was still in high school, Walt remarked that Mary had “a keen eye” and her illustrations showed “greatness” and urged her to seriously consider pursuing The Disney World as a profession. Soon after graduating high school, Mary enrolled in The Philadelphia Art Institute. Mary met some of Disney’s most talented people and her most memorable encounters are those she shares with her friends at Disney.

Since graduating from The Philadelphia Art Institute, Mary has been a very sought after artist and writer. Mary’s illustrations have appeared in galleries in the Greater Philadelphia region and the state of California, as well as many fine art publications. Her poetry and writing have been published in Secrets of the Soul, Guided by Voice Eternal Portraits and Many other poetry books. And audio poetry CD’s.

Mary has won many elegant awards for her work included among them are 2000 through 2008 Editor’s choice Awards from The International Library of Poetry, which is a high honor. Mary takes her profession very seriously. “There are so many emotions and wonderful things that occur while working on a project. I’ll be the first one who remembers each moment because can come true with persistence and a splash of paint.” Mary admits that she loves knowing her illustrations and writing will be enjoyed by children way down the road. Through the years Mary’s hard work and dedication, coupled with her acquired skill and technique, have gained her well- deserved acclaim. Mary’s success reflects not only her accomplishments and beliefs. But also an incredible love for life and visual effects.

About Brenda Shaffer

Brenda Shaffer has proven to be a dedicated professional in the fast paced field of both of the business that she manages with Mary Bradford.

Brenda received her degree in Business Management from Deleware County Community College while she worked as a supervisor with her business partner, Mary Bradford. After graduating College, she began her fulltime career as co-owner of their widely known cleaning service. The two are still currently active in both companies, their cleaning company and their greeting card company.

During the last 15 years, Brenda has made a name for herself as a skilled supervisor for several cleaning crews in their Delaware County based company. Well-known for her innovative, yet light hearted way of supervising staff, Brenda finds it easy to reach people without tension. "I'm more of a friend to our workers and clients then a boss, I find it is kinder to ask of them, then to demand from them, it's just my style." She added. Brenda also dabbles in art form time to time, she enjoys helping Mary teach children through art in local schools and libaries. She claims, "The time we spend teaching small children is more valueable then any corperate career could ever be, we see the smiles on the faces of innocent children, that more parents these days don't have the honor of seeing."

Brenda has accompanied Mary Bradford in organizing well over 1,000 special events and together the two women have taken pride in knowing that when they leave an event, they have made people happy.

Their faithful clients have included the Young Family, many judges and lawyers in Deleware County combined with many businesses and residents. They cater to everyone and pride themselves on working with everyone as if they were family.

Currently part owner and employed as the full-time Account Manager for both Busy Bee Cleaning and Krystal Kids Greetings. Brenda finds the work that she does to be a challange yet satisfying. Of her work, she adamantly states, "I want our clients to have fun while working with us, every day is one of the most important days in a person's life. I work very hard to make people happy, -that way- I will always know that I have given them my very best."

Mary Bradford is very proud to present such a caring and reliable professional and is certain that Brenda will and has captured the hearts of both young and old alike through her kind ways. Mary say's "There isn't anothe person I would rather do business with than Brenda, she is my Best Friend...the closest thing to a sister, without being blood related."