As the Day Shift Manager, I am responsible for the daily operations of the shop to include opening and closing of the shop, cash register operations, receiving & processing of donations, and merchandising the shop sales floor.Prices, stocks, and merchandises display items for sale in the store; Opens, closes, and ensures the shop operates properly during regularly scheduled hours; Works closely with volunteers to ensure they can assist in the operations of the shop; Maintains accurate receipts of all sales and donations; Ensures daily deposits are accurate and timely; Assists the manager in orienting new volunteers to Lydia’s; Acts independently and responsibly to perform job duties on a consistent basis; Other duties as assigned/or deemed necessary; Carries out the mission and values of Lydia’s Clothes Closet; Provides excellent customer service to the patrons of the store.

As the Program Coordinator for Greenfield Reflections, I was responsible for developing and coordinating a successful activities and volunteer program for our facility - which encompassed residents with memory impairments. This included internal and external communications about activities focused programming for personal care dementia residents.Other responsibilities included family involvement and networking in the community to recruit, orient, train, place and recognize volunteers.Assessed the residents interests, plan and manage resources to aid correct volunteer placement and support activity program needs.Developed and manages team member and volunteer relationships for the success of their roles in the activities program.

In 2017, had the dream and vision to open a small bakery/cafe in Strasburg, Virginia.From 2017- 2020, employed and managed 5 part time employees on a daily basis. Processed weekly time cards, updated weekly schedules and also scheduled and organized special events for the business. Was the sole marketer pertaining to all of the social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) for the business.As the owner, I had learned every aspect of the business. From keeping up to date spreadsheets on our financial data to washing dishes, short order cook, server, cashier and baker.In our very first year, we won the coveted award of “Best Bakery” in Shenandoah County by the readers of the Northern Virginia Daily in their “Best of” 2018 contest.

Supported two high level senior executives and a staff of twenty personnel within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at The Pentagon in Washington, DC. As their assistant, processed their daily schedules and updated accordingly, scheduled meetings and coordinated attendance with other high level offices. Processed and coordinated all travel arrangements and vouchers in the Defense Travel System (CONUS and OCONUS). Processed security clearances/visit requests when required. Typed/edited all official correspondence according to SECDEF correspondence guidelines. Processed time cards. Ordered office supplies. Organized all official functions (retirements, holiday parties) for the entire organization.

Supported a high level senior executive and a staff of twenty personnel within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at The Pentagon in Washington, DC. As an assistant, processed his daily schedule and updated accordingly, scheduled meetings and coordinated attendance with other high level offices. Processed and coordinated all travel arrangements and vouchers in the Defense Travel System (CONUS and OCONUS). Processed security clearances/visit requests when required. Typed/edited all official correspondence according to SECDEF correspondence guidelines. Processed time cards. Ordered office supplies. Organized all official functions (retirements, holiday parties) for the entire organization.

Supported a high level federal government official and staff within The Office of Naval Research. Processed daily schedules and updated accordingly, scheduled meetings and coordinated attendance with other high level offices. Processed and coordinated all travel arrangements and vouchers in the Defense Travel System (CONUS and OCONUS). Processed security clearances/visit requests when required. Typed/edited all official correspondence according to official correspondence guidelines. Processed time cards. Ordered office supplies. Organized all official functions (retirements, holiday parties) for the entire organization.