I am passionately dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community through education and support. We have made a tremendous difference in our community, while at the same time making meaningful connections. I have been a participant, coordinator, educator, advocate and advisor for various different programs and events over the years. Vagina Monologues, Sexual Health Awareness, The Health Reform, International Women’s day, Sexual Assault Victims Services Training and a Self-Defense workshop are just a few of the programs I have been involved with. To help make these programs successful I have talked to the newspaper, the local news, state senators, other community organizations and students to get them all involved. I have spent many hours creating signs, hanging fliers, handing out informational brochures, and making phone calls. To list all of the tools and systems I have used would fill this page. So, I will simply say, if I had the knowledge previously I have used it, if I didn’t know something I asked, and I always have had something to do and learn. Talking with people and encouraging them to be involved with our community is my primary objective. I have facilitated a wellness empowerment group since 2007. We meet weekly to discuss topics, important to members of the group, including; health, motherhood, stress relief, time management, relationship issues, responsible sexuality, community issues, etc.

Freelance Writer & ResearcherOngoing side businessI have been hired to work on various public relations announcements, write pamphlets, create flyers, write short stories, do advertisements, create surveys and much more. I have had various people and organizations higher me as an independent contractor. In the same light, I have done research for various authors and organizations as well.Collections and Tax Preparation2019I was hired to collect debts for another independent contractor. I also filed taxes for several people and organizations in 2019.Teacher's Assistant by Independent ContractJeri Sommer of NMHS - Belfair, WAJuly 2017 to June 2018She hired me to do various organization projects for her and to help research and prep for a crafting group for the high school. I also graded papers for her accounting and business classes.I did research for her too. When North Mason moved into a new building I helped her set up, organize and decorate her classroom.Independent ContractorSelf Employed - Medford, ORMarch 2015 to June 2017In March 2015, I got my business license and Taxi License so that I could be a personal driver and hired Taxi Driver. I was contracted out by various cab companies in the Rogue Valley. Personal

Resource Advocacy – Answer questions and provide resources in non- crisis advocacy situations, including; information about child care, feminist research, use of the library, housing options, scholarships opportunities, How to get involved with WRC, campus and community, sign people up for workshops like (self defense class or SAVS training). I was committed to helping people locate and discuss resources for individuals who access the center in order to provide support for them and empower them to continue their own journey. Crisis Advocacy - Confidential sexual misconduct reporting and provide resources for people in crisis situations. Provided support in time of crisis. I received several hundred hours of trainings from licensed counselors and social workers, as well as Community Works. My job was to be on call for the center and for any person in crisis. I was there to provide victim/survivor options for their situation and discuss what plan they would like to take. We came up with a safety plan/reporting plan together. I was there to support them during their time of need. I learned over time, to be very comfortable and confident in dealing with the emotional aspects of sexual assault advocacy, as well as legal and medical aspects that clients might have to encounter. I was trained on emergency procedures for the campus and surrounding community and became part of that supportive network.This opportunity is for SOU students. When I graduated the opportunity was passed on to new members. I transferred to off campus programs and continued to do this service for the community. I still assist in programs as a volunteer on occasion.

Resource Advocacy – Answer questions and provide resources in non- crisis advocacy situations, including; information about child care, feminist research, use of the library, housing options, scholarships opportunities, How to get involved with WRC, campus and community, sign people up for workshops like (self defense class or SAVS training). I was committed to helping people locate and discuss resources for individuals who access the center in order to provide support for them and empower them to continue their own journey. Crisis Advocacy - Confidential sexual misconduct reporting and provide resources for people in crisis situations. Provided support in time of crisis. I received several hundred hours of trainings from licensed counselors and social workers, as well as Community Works. My job was to be on call for the center and for any person in crisis. I was there to provide victim/survivor options for their situation and discuss what plan they would like to take. We came up with a safety plan/reporting plan together. I was there to support them during their time of need. I learned over time, to be very comfortable and confident in dealing with the emotional aspects of sexual assault advocacy, as well as legal and medical aspects that clients might have to encounter. I was trained on emergency procedures for the campus and surrounding community and became part of that supportive network.This opportunity is for SOU students. When I graduated the opportunity was passed on to new members. I transferred to off campus programs and continued to do this service for the community. I still assist in programs as a volunteer on occasion.

I started as a Temporary Assistant in March 2002 and by October 2002 they hired me Full Time. I had a variety of job duties. The following is a list of the duties I performed. * Answered the phone and checked messages, relayed messages, & returned phone calls * Filed invoices * Greeted customers * Helped customers place orders * Processed payments and invoices for customers * Kept track of Accounts Receivable files for north store, * Balanced cash register weekly * Kept track of office supplies * Placed purchase orders * Planned events for company, Including company picnic, annual dinner, Christmas parties & employee birthday parties * Wrote many letters of correspondence * Wrote up Right to Lien documents * Verified job address and property owners * Updated the client database with Excel, Peach Tree, and Business Works * Performed many other general clerical responsibilities

I was a Caregiver for both their Assisted living Dept. (100+ Residents) and their Demetia and Althiemers Dept. (15+ Residents). The primary job duty was to assist all of the residents with their individual activities of daily living. My job also included recreational and therapeutic activity programs to enhance memory stimulation. I often spoke with the residents’ families about their concerns about their loved one, and what kinds of changes their relative might be going through. I was responsible for good communication to other shifts about the needed care of the residents. I kept a log for residents and had an information report session at the end of every shift. I also had various other jobs at Merrill Gardens. I responded to emergency calls and other calls through a Ducaine Intercom System. I assisted housekeeping in maintaining the "clean look" of the building. I checked on residents who were on "alert lists" or needed extra care. I walked the halls of the residents building while listening for any signs of anyone needing help. I was also an Administrative Assistant for a short time, while we were between supervisors. I was responsible for writing new job descriptions for the six shifts and two departments of Caregiving. I also maintained schedules for 20 caregivers from March to June. I often wrote memos for both supervisors. I helped them with many of her office jobs, including; copying, phone calls, scheduling staff meetings, and in-services, and typing the minutes for each meeting. I also wrote three of the tests for the monthly in-service meetings. Occasionally, I worked for the Marketing Dept. I was responsible for calling up families that were interested in having a relative or friend live at Merrill Gardens, and setting up meeting for them to tour our community. I was also part of Merrill Gardens H.A.C.C.P. Committee . Meaning I conducted Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points.