I first learned my organizational skills as I was putting myself through college and working 30+ hours a week. I learned how to manage my time and my schedule as it was a must. I had to optimally organize my school workload and job. I graduated with a 3.5 and was invited to be in 3 honor societies. I volunteered a lot when my kids were in elementary school. I ran three fundraisers that were called "Funfairs" and were major revenue earners for the school. This was where I really learned how to be an event planner. Everything has to come together on that day- and it is a must. I also learned how to work with volunteers and committees and how to avoid adversity and grow a team. By the time it came to our third fundraiser, we were pros and earned the most revenue the school had ever made from a fundraiser. From this background of fundraising, I became an event planner, I knew instinctively how to be organized and structure a timelime working from the event backwards and then determining deadlines prior to the date. I also learned how to deal with unexpected issues. For example, I was in charge of a 600+ person gala awards dinner. An entire table did not order a kosher meal. I went around to all the tables, determined who were "no shows" and then had those meals delivered to that table.The hospital I worked at was in severe financial stress when I was hired. I revised the fiscal strategy of the hospital, from 150K in debt to a now financially stable and profitable organization. In addition, while I was a Practice Manager, I encountered a work situation where 1/2 the staff departed in one day (including the two full time receptionists). I went to the front area, put on my "reception" hat and managed the front area for 3 weeks by myself, while still performing my manager duties. I quickly learned how to pivot, adapt and keep the rest of the staff motivated and the clients satisfied.