I had the privilege of working directly with Chicago Vending Solution's CEO & co-owners. CVS is a rapidly-growing vending & mini-mart business. I assisted with all administrative tasks including accounting and bookkeeping, warehouse management, staff scheduling, product procurement and vendor relations.

With Imprint Hope, my greatest achievement was founding the Microfinance program. During my childhood, my father was on the Board of Directors at Grameen Foundation (the first Microfinance entity), and would take each of his 8 children to attend Microfinance conferences with him in New York City--this is where my passion began. When given the opportunity to launch a like-minded department at already-established Imprint Hope in Jinja, Uganda, I had no reservations. From selling sugar, oil, soap,… Show more With Imprint Hope, my greatest achievement was founding the Microfinance program. During my childhood, my father was on the Board of Directors at Grameen Foundation (the first Microfinance entity), and would take each of his 8 children to attend Microfinance conferences with him in New York City--this is where my passion began. When given the opportunity to launch a like-minded department at already-established Imprint Hope in Jinja, Uganda, I had no reservations. From selling sugar, oil, soap, beans and rice, to hawking clothing in the hot sun, to expanding their agricultural businesses, the clients of Imprint Hope Microfinance have grown immensely in sustainability and the ability to provide for their families in ways they never imagined. In 5 years, we saw over 100 businesses funded and launched. My vision while working in developing countries is always to phase out and have locals lead in their communities to greater achievements and life-long sustainability. This is exactly what has happened at Imprint Hope. Show less

In the early years of Gem's founding, I had the privilege of working directly with the Director and CEO to bring excellent care and services to abandoned and orphaned children who live with disabilities. Here, I was introduced to the beauty of leadership, contribution and collaboration.