Missionaries returning from fields of service with different cultures than their primary culture need space and time to transition through worldview jetlag. Though many have friends and family to welcome them "home", they may not be ready for that welcome. Although there are debriefing and counseling programs bridging this culture gap, most recommend a wait from three to six weeks before debriefing. Our vision is to provide this missing space and time so that they may successfully participate in a program. We plan to develop two campuses. - One space close to LAX for late flights, missing luggage, necessity of medical care, etc. This would be a few days in length. - The second would be designed as a low ecological footprint operating between third-world and U.S. cultures. Stays would be two weeks or more depending on the needs of the individual. The location would be within 100 miles of the airport for easy access. It would be set up much like a retreat campground with lodge, cabins, possible RV spots including common dining, meeting, and latrine and shower facilities. This would also be available for church groups to rent.We are currently fundraising to begin helping more people sooner by offering scholarships for missionaries to visit similar facilities as we develop our own physical location.The greater dream is to serve, prepare and repair worldwide cross-cultural kingdom builders. This would include training for outgoing and incoming missionaries both foreign and domestic to prepare them to truly bless their host cultures. Also there would be U.S. enculturation training for incoming missionaries from foreign lands to the U.S.Future expansion could grow into an organic produce farm to supply local wineries’ kitchens, to support keeping client costs at a minimum. We are currently looking for others to partner in beginning the initial phase of this ministry.

Notary Public Services for the pharmacy where I worked as well as the general public.

Prepare, package and sort centrally-filled prescriptions to be distributed to Vons/Pavilions stores in Southern California. Trouble-shoot various mechanical and technical situations presented by automated equipment processes. Assist in preparations needed to transition mail order operations and personnel from old facility into new facility. Process and prepare specialty and regular prescription items for mail order pharmacy. Assist with a variety of administrative duties as assigned.

Process, prepare and sort central fill prescriptions for delivery to Vons and Pavilions pharmacies.Process and prepare prescriptions and Medicare items for mail order pharmacy. Performed regulatory administrative special projects as assigned.

Successfully learned proprietary PDX pharmacy software, Safeway's cash registering processes, and prescription production and delivery workflow. Assisted former patients with transition to new pharmacy. Assisted with streamlining current mail delivery system. Assisted other technicians and assistants with specialized tasks as requested.Performed regular pharmacy technician duties, maintaining patient confidentiality while meeting state and federal regulations as well as corporate policies.

Co-Owner and Vice-PresidentQuadrupled annual sales revenues from near $200,000 to $900,000 over entire career. Developed computerized accounting systems using Excel and Quickbooks.Approved purchasing, merchandising and marketing decisions.Administrated major projects including store remodel, franchise development, data-based POS equipment acquisition, and Medicare DMEPOS accreditation.Supervised compliance and maintained positive relations with regulatory agencies at both state and federal levels.Added DEA's CSOS programming to controlled substance ordering process.Executed all requirements for two reorganizations of business structure.Developed and implemented internet presence.Responsible for personnel hiring recommendations as well as training and supervision of up to 4 employees.Assisted pharmacist with business decisions and in pharmacy as required.Maintained responsibility for fulfillment of all prior duties.

General Merchandise Manager and Administrative AssistantOversaw all purchasing, merchandising and marketing systems.Processed daily cash flow, banking, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, monthly and quarterly tax reports and year-end preparations for accountants' services. Maintained inventory control, loss prevention and cost containment processes.Assisted with regular periodic controlled substance physical inventories and tracking. Accepted and maintained third-party insurance contracts and secondary billing.Researched, developed and compiled all HIPAA policies and procedures.Assisted with acquisition of computerized prescription processing systems.Assisted a variety of substitute pharmacists in all daily operations as needed.Maintained all prior duties.

Buyer and merchandiser for gifts, cards, toys, OTC products.Customer service and troubleshooting.General stocking, housekeeping, bookkeeping.Assist pharmacist with duties as requested.