My role encompasses my passions for client relationship building, writing / editing, project management and requirements gathering. I have the flexibility to telecommute from my home office in Bloomington, MN - allowing me to engage face to face with our clients in the Twin Cities while bringing awareness to our technology company based in the Northland. Northern Minnesota-based PureDriven assists companies with making more money with their websites and social media endeavors. We help you boost relevant traffic to your website by maximizing your online presence through the use of search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, and other internet strategies.

I volunteer in Childcare, which is for children whose parents are involved in Perspectives' Programs. The activities and experiences provided are meant to foster skills such as socialization, independence, and self-esteem. Volunteers are responsible to help plan and participate in activities with children. Great opportunity for those who work until early evening!If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities: http://www.perspectives-family.org/vol_opportunities.htm

As the Director of Youth Enagement, I focused on Alumni Relations and Ambassador Recruitment initiatives. I developed processes and implemented tools to mobilize recent HOBY MN Alumni to double the number of schools participating in the annual Leadership Seminar throughout the state of MN.My role as a Group Facilitator was to guide high school Sophomores through discussion and internal reflection during the weekend-long Leadership Seminar, and throughout the following 12 months. The focus was to help them develop their communication and leadership styles - in a challenging but safe environment.The Cheers Dinner is an annual celebration and fundraising event to showcase the best of the HOBY MN Alumni and Community Leaders.HOBY MN is a volunteer driven organization with the vision to motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society through understanding and action based on effective and compassionate leadership.

• Project managed innovative product lifecycle for sales team• Involved in strategic planning, sales process, marketing and value proposition for new products• Maintained Product Specialist expertise on three innovative products / lines of business • Mentored new teammates and a go-to resource for veterans on process, technology and innovations• Engaged with T&D professionals across all verticals to discuss industry trends and challenges• Supported 12 internal sales team members on large, high-dollar and non-standard projects• Responded to and created proposals, quotes, and RFP’s for Public and Private sector clients• Accountable for and managed pipeline of complex projects and provided status updates to stakeholders• Listened to client’s challenges to create effective solutions that reinforced key business objectives• Approached education solutions in a creative manner – while leveraging past solutions’ best practices• Assessed customer needs and individuals on their career goals, objectives and skill gaps• Mapped Learning Plan to each individual’s specific role and career goals• Developed custom education solutions for Public and Private sector clients• Approached education solutions in a creative and customized manner for each individual client – while leveraging past project highlights when applicable

• Assessed individuals on their career goals and objectives• Ensured clients were enrolled in the right class at the right time• Mapped Learning Plan to each individual’s specific role and career goalsAreas of special focus: IT, Business Applications, Graphic Design/Media, and Professional Development education.

• Consulted with Channel Partners, including other Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) centers, to develop individual / team sales skills to increase revenue performance• Assisted Channel Partners and their clients with exclusive training courses and specialized needs • Maintained status as “first line of defense” for Channel Partners in the West and Central Regions of U.S. • Leveraged internal Product Specialists and multiple delivery methods (including Remote / Distance Learning) to meet partner and customer needs with an outstanding level of customer service

• Worked with business to business and consumer clients to assess, recommend, and enroll in training programs or individual classes• Developed and maintained prospects in assigned territories to deliver monthly sales quota goals and other performance objectives• Profiled and uncovered opportunities through needs discovery and various sales strategies and tools• Leveraged subjective skills assessments to ensure clients only paid for the training they truly needed

Excellence Share 2011 was a huge success! We exceeded our expectations with over 150 attendees! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year such a great event - from the committee members, to PACT board members, to attendees, and of course the sponsors and speakers.