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Metairie, La, Us

Gonzales, Louisiana, United States

Responsible for supporting, promoting, developing, and maintaining effective program, marketing and retail strategies to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouting.

Gonzales, Louisiana, United States

•Develops and implements marketing plans to increase the Council’s market share and sale potential for the annual cookie and fall sales. Develops and coordinates the production sales material, forms and selling aids.•Develops and implements girl and volunteer recognition events with a focus on programmatic experiences as it relates back to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.•Oversees the day-to-day product program logistics and training and ensures the accuracy of all product program transactions.•Adheres to and maintains the monthly/yearly budget, record keeping and reporting of product sales. Works in partnership with other Council functions to support organizational mission, goals, and strategic priorities.

•Designed graphics and informational guides for Product Program events and trainings. •Assisted the Product Program Manager by analyzing data for the annual Fall Product Program and Cookie Program, communicating with volunteers and staff members important information pertaining to the programs, and overseeing training for both programs. •Planned and hosted events related to entrepreneurship and financial literacy. •Oversaw all permission forms for annual Product Programs, managed informational data for the website platforms that are used through the Cookie Season and Fall Product Season.•Helped plan and implement a successful Fall Product Program and Cookie Program annually.•Used customer service skills to ensure volunteers and girls are having a successful Girl Scout Experience.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• Managed a team of young adults. Scheduled, trained, and oversaw disciplinary action.• Lead daily meetings, communicated with several different teams within the museum.• Oversaw safety and operations of the museum.• Worked alongside museum educators while providing an educationally rich experience for guests.• Managed and coordinated to ensure smooth delivery of field trips and programming.• Managed and oversaw customer service and staffing issues.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Engaged with new Cast Members as they start their Disney careers.• Mentored new Cast Members by establishing connections with the company.• Communicated with new Cast Members monthly by facilitating leadership activities.• Taught resume building skills, interview skills, and leadership skills.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Led tours of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for new Cast Members.• Communicated with co-facilitators, participants, and Coordinators of Training in order to create a reliable and professional facilitation experience.• Memorized a script and used public speaking skills in and outside of the classroom.• Used consistency in order to create a similar tour experience for all new Cast Members.• Reviewed participants in order to certify that they are in professional attire and are being safe and courteous throughout the tour and classroom experience.• Efficient by using time management skills and communication throughout the tour.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Used communication skills in order to interact with individuals of all ages.• Efficiently reached an hourly guest target number.• Created memorable guest experiences.

• Was matched with several students in order to help them with their schoolwork.• Was a mentor for students who needed further scholarly guidance.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• Led several orientation groups at The University of Southern Mississippi.• Learned to communicate with individuals as part a team of 26 orientation leaders.• Used adaptability in new situations throughout orientation season.• Used courtesy while leading students and interacting with their families. • Led students and families around campus, guiding them through the University.• Communicated the values and standards of the University to the new students.• Kept in touch and communicated with students throughout the new year. • Helped students register and choose classes through the computer database.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• As the Chief Executive Officer, was responsible for decision making.• Implemented policies and procedures and was head of emergency protocol.• Appointed officers, installed officers, and initiated members.• Led standards council meetings, Recruitment Committee meetings, and Finance meetings, and Formal Standard Hearings. • Signed chapter contracts and reviewed all chapter financial accounts.• Led weekly executive committee meetings, weekly chapter meetings, and met with an advisory board of alumnae members monthly.• Attended national conferences.• Trained successor and made sure she was ready for her position as President.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• Assisted in teaching a freshman class focused on leadership.• Helped train students by teaching them leadership and communication skills.• Led activities and created ice breakers for a class of 20 students.

Master'S In Organizational Leadership, Public And Nonprofit Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication Studies