Experienced team leader and manager. Broad experience in the medical and education fields. Non-Profit Public Relations and Communications Services.

Interim Chemistry Teacher for 10th grade students.

Instrumental in the successful campaign to save Sweet Briar College following the attempted closure in 2015. Actively engaged in fundraising, developing relationships with thought leaders in Richmond, meeting with the Attorney General and attending all hearings. Worked through social media, personal correspondence, phoning, and having meetings, to coalesce and support the 14,000 alumnae of the college in the fight to halt the closing. Enhanced alumnae engagement and financial commitments for Saving Sweet Briar through progressive social media and print. Overall engagement rate increased by 27.5% and alumnae donation participation increased by 30% during the campaign period. Persuaded alumnae who were doubtful if a campaign to save the college would be successful, and convinced them that there was a path forward, and on to sustainability. Member of the "Settlement Board," which was approved by the 24th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia to replace the Board of Directors that had sanctioned, and was actively trying to close the college. Chairwoman of the Alumnae Committee. Focused on stimulating broad alumnae engagement through the development of a model of alumnae involvement; member of the Directors Committee; member of the Advancement Committee; member of the Building and Grounds Committee.In late 2017, served as Chairwoman of the sixteen-member Inauguration Committee of Sweet Briar's Installation of its 13th President, Meredith Jung-En Woo. Envisioned, planned, and executed the multi-day celebration. Collaborated on the design, wrote content and edited the Inauguration program as well as the many other documents related to the inauguration. Supervised and coordinated the multiple events and activities related to the Inauguration, and came in 22% under budget.

Science Faculty: ChemistryTaught chemistry at the 9th and 10th grade level. Helped students understand the physical world around them. Developed a series of video lectures for later review by students. Implemented Project Based Learning and a flipped classroom model. Created lessons, and supervised laboratory learning. Frequently met one on one with students who needed extra help with the subject material. Counseled students on their potential to move up to honors sciences. Facilitated Parent-Teacher-Student conferences. Evaluated student achievement and prepared progress reports. Participated in a variety of committees and campus events. Responsible for preparing students to achieve academic success in the sciences, and developing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals.Head Field Hockey Goalie Coach (Junior Varsity): Worked with four goalies, and supported the two teams' head coaches. Responsible for developing strategies, skills, positioning, and command of the goal area. Coached an average of 25 games (between the two teams) during a 2 1/2 month season.Head Lacrosse Coach (Middle School): Coached an average of 20 middle school girls as they learned to play lacrosse or improve their existing skills. A large part of the role was to teach the girls what is required to be a member of a team, including good sportsmanship, commitment to personal excellence, and the support of teammates. Coached an average of 17 games during a 2 1/2 month season. Managed and mentored 2 assistant coaches.

Responsible for teaching high school level biology and ecology at large public school in Chesterfield County. Managed 5 classrooms of about 28 students each. Responsible for preparing students for annual state Standards of Learning exams.

Science Faculty: ChemistryTaught chemistry at the 9th and 10th grade level. Responsible for classroom lectures as well as laboratory learning. Frequently met one on one with students who needed extra help with the subject material. Facilitated Parent-Teacher conferences. Evaluated student achievement and prepared progress reports. Dedicated to preparing students to achieve future academic success in the sciences. Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach. Focused on working with three goalies in developing strategies, skills, positioning, and command of the goal area.

Lectured on mortgage planning strategies to large and small groups of Certified Financial Planners®, and Investment Advisors. Originated residential mortgages, and provided comprehensive mortgage and financial planning to a diverse client base with vastly different goals. Reverse Mortgage Specialist. Experienced in setting appropriate expectations, and following through with complex situations. Focused on structuring mortgage debt to generate net worth more quickly and effectively. Presented at several monthly meetings of the Certified Financial Planning Association of Central Virginia: “Developing a Mortgage Planning Arm of your Advisory Practice."

Note: The multiple lenders listed is the result of company consolidations, name changes, and new business opportunities as envisioned by the branch manager. All companies listed except for two were run by the same branch manager, out of the same offices. Lectured on mortgage planning strategies to large groups of Certified Financial Planners®, and Investment Advisors. Originated residential mortgages, and provided comprehensive mortgage and financial planning to a diverse client base with vastly different goals. Marketed, promoted and sold a variety of mortgage instruments, including government, government-sponsored agencies, and private lending.

Responsible for quick and calm decisions in stressful environments. Well respected by players, coaches, and colleagues for knowledgeable decision making, focus on sportsmanship, and fair-minded approach.Other athletic conferences served: Sun Belt Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, and the Big South Conference.

Moved to SunTrust/Mid Atlantic Financial Group (a subsidiary of SunTrust) to benefit from a larger portfolio of products, better administrative support, and greater name recognition in the Richmond area.

Organized, trained and managed over 30 independent contractors annually, assigning officials for up to 400 lacrosse games a year throughout the state of Virginia. Billed schools weekly for officiating fees.

Consistently recognized as being in the top 10% of specialty sales representatives in the company. Responsible for launching the anti-seizure medicine Felbatol® (felbamate) to the neurological and psychiatric specialty areas. Worked with internationally recognized epileptologists Fritz Dreifuss, MD, at the at the University of Virginia, and Jack Pellock, MD, at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Center. Educated doctors, residents and medical students in one-on-one situations and classroom lectures of 100+. Taught and directed appropriate clinical use of products at major teaching hospitals, Veteran’s Administration Hospitals and State Institutions throughout Virginia. Participated in rounds and seizure clinics with doctors. Comfortable in clinical settings of all kinds.Prior to promotion to Senior Specialty/Institutional Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, worked the Virginia territory as a field representative promoting a group of general medicine products.