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United States

Start-up IT company providing identity management solutions for the general consumer. Focused on providing a single username, password, and 2 factor solutions to replace the myriad of usernames and passwords for everything from email to banking platforms. • Coordinated resource and project schedules for the product development team.• Researched content on product being developed.• Beta tested minimum viable products (MVPs) and provided user experience feedback.• Motivated the creative IT team to stay on track through the research and development phases.

Event Planning company focused on providing large high end social and business-related events for 50-500 people in various settings to meet the needs of the event. Managed the event planning and execution from idea generation to day-of event coordination. • Oversaw a team of 50+ staff throughout completion of projects.• Implemented, organized, and facilitated 15+ projects per year. • Created and managed budgets up to $200,000. • Tailored projects according to stakeholders’ vision and budget, exceeding expectations. • Identified and addressed risks while securing resources to efficiently complete deliverables. Mitigated unforeseen risks and constraints.• Maintained portfolio of vendors/clients, serving as primary point of contact. • Negotiated, collaborated, and booked venues, transportation, hotel rooms, entertainment, rentals, caterers, officiants, event staff, stylists, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers, landscapers, menus, designed functional diagrams, and ensured all contracts were signed and services were complete. • Remained up to date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets. • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and emerging.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

VBCPS is the largest school division in Hampton Roads, with 86 schools and 63,000+ students, committed to preparing every child to be future ready with the goal of eliminating achievement and opportunity gaps so that all students maximize their potential during their PK - 12 experience. High School Special Education Teacher • Developed and implemented individualized education plans, and identified goals tailored to each student’s individual needs and abilities. • Coordinated with parents, teachers, and therapists for students having developmental delays, learning disabilities, and emotional disabilities in resource and general education classrooms. • Consulted students’ teachers on modifications, differentiation, and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring diverse needs are met. • Provided interventions and methods for successful behavior management. • Focused on students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behavior. • Upheld solid classroom management plan in which students were provided with clear and consistent direction and follow-through; fostered work-oriented and less stressful learning environment. • Selected as “designee” to assist other special education teachers with their legal paperwork to ensure it was complete, correct, appropriate for student, and follow all special education laws. • Other school related activities: Color guard/marching instructor/choreographer for marching band, Miss Green Run Pageant Coordinator, and Principal’s Advisory Committee.

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Performed duties such as character meet and greets, ride operations, and creating magical moments. Took courses at Disney University about Guest Services and Public Relations.

Master Of Professional Studies, Technology Management

Graduate Certificate, Lean And Agile Practices

Graduate Certificate, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Communication And Media Studies