Mary Ethel Eckard Email & Phone Number

United States

Work with first-time and seasoned authors who desire to self-publish books, from the beginning stages of mindmapping to creating a finished manuscript. Provide content-editing, cover design, print and ebook formatting, and uploading book to Amazon for purchase. Provide resources for building website, understanding social media, and marketing the book. Work with individuals and non-profit agencies to gather, compile, edit, and finalize manuscripts for publishing. Provide professionally finished product to individuals and non-profit agencies.

Frisco, Tx

Author of "The Making of a Dragonfly, Following Christ Through the Winds of Change", published 2018, which won the Next Generation Indie Award for Best Christian Non-Fiction in 2019. Author of "Lessons of a Dragonfly, Forty Days to a Transformed Life", published 2019, which won the 2019 Christian Literary Award, Henri Award. Contributing writer for Frisco Style Magazine. International speaker for women's conferences, retreats and events. Co-Founder of Dragonfly Ministries, www.dragonflyministries.com.

Lake Forest, Il

Leadership and Teamwork: Responsible for the recruitment, training and staffing of 400+ volunteers across three campuses for weekend services in addition to special events. Event Planning: Manage the volunteer teams to ensure the best first impression and experience for church guests. Strategic Planning and Critical Thinking: Developed and manage the assimilation plan for guests and church staff. Developed and implemented leadership development program for volunteers and church staff. Communication: Conducted leadership training workshops, oversaw annual picnic and congregational meetings; successfully implemented monthly church wide dinners, ministry fairs, and quarterly leadership development. Multitasking: Developed and maintain church database which included confidential information. Managed "all-church" events for three campuses totaling a weekly attendance of 1300+. Prepared and managed a departmental budget of over $60k per year. Interviewed and selected new hires and volunteer leads. Member of leadership team, working closely with directors and senior leadership team to develop strategies and programs for church growth. Project manager for various programs including planning trip, traveling with and leading a group to Israel, as well as planning and managing event timelines while in Israel. (Relocated to TX)

Baltimore, Maryland

Developed the annual 1300-page product catalog which included gathering, assembling, preparing and proofing product information and data from vendors. Managed the website for Davis.com including updating and maintaining all content. Managed Ad words on-line advertising. Partnered with product vendors to successfully execute training sessions to introduce new products. Coordinated with sales representatives ensuring they were knowledgeable of new product offerings. (Relocated to IL)

Dallas, Tx

Executive assistant to senior executive, including scheduling annual conferences, planning and overseeing quarterly departmental meetings and supervising office staff. Planned and scheduled training seminars, meetings, conferences and coordinated travel arrangements, and maintained related expense reports. Maintained calendar of activities, meetings, conferences and events, and handled all correspondence including memos, letters, presentations, and reports. Coordinated and oversaw the office move consisting of 90 employees along with their furniture, computers and peripherals, supplies, etc. Intensive communication and interaction with Board members, senior management, employees, stockholders and physicians, maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive and private information. (Relocated to Baltimore, MD)

Greensboro, Nc

Managed client investment accounts; met with clients regularly to recommend the best investments based on their financial goals and to deliver and review financial plans. Developed and implemented schedule for contacting clients on a quarterly basis to provide follow-up on pending issues and investments. Created and delivered quarterly newsletter for clients, keeping them abreast of news and trends within the investment industry. Executed documentation required for processing investments and insurance, and prepared financial plans for clients. Attended client meetings to establish and maintain positive working relationship and ensure client satisfaction with services provided. Prospected for new clients. Received Series 6 (investment) licensing. Developed and implemented new office procedures to improve office efficiencies. Maintained strict confidentiality of all client records. (Relocated to Dallas, TX)

Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management, General