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OURrescue NE Florida Ambassasor- Volunteer for NE Florida OUR Rescue
Aug. 2023NE Florida Working as an Ambassador for OUR Rescue- Our goal is to bring together community volunteers in our area. We are working together to bring awareness of Human Trafficking through education, and fundraising ultimately saving lives.
OUR RescueAmbassador
Aug. 2023NE Florida
Freelance (Self employed)Community Volunteer
Oct. 2021 - Jun. 2024Florida, United StatesVolunteering with Non Profit -Epic-cure.org- Assisted in recipe creation, teaching cooking skills to kids at boys & girls club. Enhancing life skills, encouraging confidence. Feeding those in need who are dealing with food insecurity. Created online content, PR and marketing assistance. Event coordination.
Virgin AmericaGuest Services Agent/ Virgin America Honor Flight Coordinator
Jun. 2015 - Jan. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaProactively create an initial rapport with Guests and anticipate their needs Perform the full range of Guest service functions.- Honor Flight Coordinator 2015-2017
USO/Blue Star Families/Honor Flights/Red Cross- Armed Forces Division/WETA- TVEngaging in CommunityVolunteering
Mar. 2011 - Jun. 2015Washington D.C. Metro AreaVolunteer, USO, Warrior and Family Center Feb 2013 - August 2014
Fort Belvoir, VA Collaborate with USO Warrior and Family Center management team and volunteers to plan and execute special events at the center Provide excellent customer service and care to wounded warriors and their families, pro-actively attend to their needs Assist programs and services department with the carrying out of USO programs at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, drawing on prior experience in non-profit and military setting (spouse of retired military officer)
Operation Appreciation Coordinator, Special Projects Blue Star Families 2011- 2015
Rolla, MO, Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC ( active volunteer) Planned and implemented Blue Star Families’ outreach strategy for the 2013 Expo to educate the public on Blue Star Families’ programs: arranged display, scheduled volunteers, represented Blue Star Families throughout the fair Assisted in organized two consecutive annual holiday parties for service members and their families at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Managed the "Go Red for Military Women" American Heart Association Campaign two consecutive years, educating women in the military and female family members on heart disease Authored articles featured on the Blue Star Families blog Collected thousands of letters and cards from all over the United States for military members and their families; distributed to installations all over the world as Operation Appreciation Coordinator
Honor Flight 2013- Present
Greeter/ Guardian/ Lead at Airport
Red Cross- Armed Forces Division Blog Contributor- Volunteer- Jan 2014- Sept 2014
WETA- TV- Event & Fundraising Drive Assistance- Oct 2014- Present
National Military Family Association- March 2015
Venture Bound ToursDirector of Operations- Tour Leader
Jan. 2004 - Mar. 2020EuropeCreated a comprehensive marketing strategy: identified markets, created and implemented business/marketing plans, designed and disseminated marketing materials through print and social media Designed and conducted tailored historical and cultural tours overseas; planned unique events for clients Achieved strong sales results through client relationship and public relations skills, consistently filled scheduled tours with clients Delivered excellent customer service to clients in all stages: sales, tour design, tour execution, and follow-up Built and managed strong relationships with partners essential for tour success, including vineyard owners/managers, hotel owners, museum managers, etc. Communicated professionally with media, partners, and customer base in writing and verbally Managed accounting and finances
Rogers TelevisionTelevision Co Host
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2007Co-hosted a daily one-hour live local morning television show Led content development for the show: researched and booked guests, interviewed guests Represented local television station professionally at VIP events Emceed and hosted numerous large-scale, high profile events Trained and mentored volunteers Developed and maintained strong relationships with community non-profit organizations n Co-hosted a daily one-hour live local morning television show with over 300,000 viewers Led content development for the show: researched and booked guests, interviewed guests Represented local television station professionally at VIP events Emceed and hosted numerous large-scale, high profile events Developed and maintained strong relationships with community non-profit organizations
Linwood HomesSales Coordinator
Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2004Raised sales numbers by providing excellent customer service and identifying new markets; recognized as a leader in sales Collaborated with team members on marketing and public relations strategy development and execution Represented company at trade shows across North America Planned and executed training events and meetings
1867 Confederation Log & Timber FrameSales/Management/Owner of Dealership
Jan. 1991 - Jan. 2002Bobcaygeon, Ontario- Collingwood, OntarioManaged sales team of 6 people: responsible for recruiting/training/scheduling professional sales team Authored and implemented sales team training manual Developed sales forecasts, business and marketing plans Planned and participated in public relation campaigns and trade show events Reported directly to Vice President of company Increased sales and company recognition in North America
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