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Virtual Office

As a Certified Virtual Expert® / Virtual Assistant (VA) and independent contractor, I work with busy solopreneurs helping my clients get out from behind the desk and back into their business to focus on sales, service and networking. Paper Chaser Biz LLC handles small business back-office tasks such as client communications, internet research, project management and assistance, and more, remotely. Virtual professional serving as an ally and strategic partner to help grow small business.

Virtually Anywhere

Self-published poet. Inaugural book of poetry launched in the midst of a chaotic household move Q1 2021.Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of RaceHome Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of Race will bring readers into the heart of the author’s expedition into the study of racism and social justice electrified by Harriet Tubman’s heroic flight to freedom.

Building a community of lifelong learners and advocates for social justice.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Lead coordinator for major special events of the Chamber to include: 2 Open Houses (invitation only & general public), Economic Development Summit, 2 media lunches, May is Welcome Home month. Assisted with coordination of Business Expo & Small Business Week. Served as Project CARE (Community Action Readiness Effort) Coordinator. Conducted 8 pre-deployment briefs for Project CARE for small and large military units. Membership sales. Established and maintained working relationship with working committees. Established and managed budgets for all events. Maintained meeting minutes and agendas for the Education Committee. Created promotional materials. Contributed information for Chamber newspaper, The Voice.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Community Relations Director/Administrative Officer I/Administrative Services.As Community Relations Director planned and managed daily operations of the community relations and training division including supervision of Community Relations/Training Coordinator. Supervised all advertising and public relations communications and materials, implementation & evaluation of community relations plan and related analytical reports. Promoted community awareness of the agency and related health topics by coordinating community events, creating displays and materials and managing informational booths at health fairs/events. Oversight of training program available to staff, contract providers, other agencies and the community. Served as Executive Assistant to the Area Director preparing correspondence to board members, staff and community contacts. Includes interface with state legislators, local political officials and board members from other agencies. Represented the agency on committees and boards as well as networking with business organizations. As a member of the Executive Management Team utilized TQM (Total Quality Management) principles in day-to-day operations and meetings. Collection of data and coordination of information required to meet and maintain national accreditation standards. Business plan development, monitoring and tracking systems. Drafted and interpreted policies and procedures in accordance to laws, regulations and guidelines relevant to behavioral healthcare. Also served as Clerk to the Area Board performing a wide range of administrative duties consisting of taking official meeting minutes to include closed session, preparing correspondence, board reports, and handling confidential/case sensitive materials.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Provided extensive secretarial/administrative work for psychiatric practice/private business partnership. Daily interaction with medical/business professionals as well as patient/client contact. Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, processed insurance claims, patient payments, bank deposit, payroll, statistics, inventory/supplies. Responsible for hiring, training office personnel, assisting in termination of employees as needed and conducted exit interviews. Supervised a medical office staff of 1-5 people. Designed operational system and desktop procedures. Established and maintained filing systems. Appointment and itinerary scheduling. Assisted in establishment, relocation and the re-establishment of private psychiatric practice by setting up physical office and offices processes.

On The Matter Of Race, Liberation Work

A Six Month Group Experience

On The Matter Of Race Level 5B: Racism & Social Justice

A Six Month Group Experience

On The Matter Of Race, Level 5, Racism & Social Justice

A Six-Month Group Experience

On The Matter Of Race Level 4, Racism & Social Justice

A Six Month Group Experience

On The Matter Of Race Level 3, Racism & Social Justice

A Six Month Group Experience

Certificate Of Completion, Leadership Development Course 10-21

Leadership Development Course for Military Spouses is specifically designed to provide tools and guidance for spouses and significant.

On The Matter Of Race Level 2 For White People Continuing The Journey Of Talking About Race & Racism, Racism & Social Justice

A Six Month Group Experience

On The Matter Of Race Level 1: White People Committed To Beginning The Journey Together, Racism & Social Justice

A Six Month Group Experience

B.S., Management

Certificate, Personal Fitnesstrainer Certification

Exercise Science The Human Body & Exercise Physiology Behavior Modification and Communication Skills Fitness Screening, Health Assessment.

Certificate, Medical Secretarial

College Prep

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Cheerleader, Lacrosse, Yearbook