Established women-owned small business for the creation, production and marketing of delicious, healthy pet treats that are made of 100% human grade, FDA inspected meats, poultry and fruit. Lead partner for business development and marketing efforts across South Florida and U.S. through social media, event planning and web site promotion.It all began with one little dog’s love of jerky... We couldn’t understand why the words “not for human consumption” would exist on the label of a product that was being marketed for our beloved, four-legged friends! Grove Naturals are made locally in small batches, using only the highest quality meats and poultry. We wouldn’t use anything that we ourselves wouldn’t eat or feed to our animals! We haven’t met a dog…or to tell you the truth…a cat …that didn’t love it! As a group, we have also been involved in many animal rights organizations for years. We believe that every animal deserves to have a wonderful life and a loving home. We support animal rescue organizations, shelters and groups that promote spaying and neutering. Please help us raise awareness to the growing overpopulation of homeless animals in our world. Check out our web site at www.grovenaturals.com to see the organizations that we support!

Initiated and/or directed activities for CLEO’s “A Night of Climate Horror & Hope” Annual Celebration 2022, The Miami Foundation - Give Miami Day 2022, Greater Miami Chamber Leadership Miami Community Project 2022-23 Finalist, and Coral Gables Chamber WBN Businesswomen of the Year Award – Nonprofit Leadership Finalist 2023. Responsible for identifying and securing Grant Writing firm, as well as Event Race Management company for CLEO’s inaugural Earth Day 2023 5K Walk/Run Celebration. Lead staff coordinator for all aspects of Earth Day 2023 project, including participant/vendor/sponsor relations and direct liaison to Race Management operations. Assisted in compilation and production of Annual Impact Report 2022. Added 250+ Donor Prospects to CLEO Fundraising Portfolio, and instrumental in increasing outreach and engagement with South Florida business community. Completed CLEO Speakers Network (CSN) Spring 2023 Cohort Series.Building community resilience and adaptive capacity require an informed, engaged, and prepared public. CLEO works with government, business, academic, and community leaders to advocate for long-term equitable solutions. CLEO’s top-down, bottom-up approach is helping Florida, the most vulnerable state to climate impacts, become more resilient by empowering Floridians to take climate action.

As a member of the Development Team, responsibilities included collaboration in developing strategies for effective stewardship of current donors and solicitation of new donors and sponsors; monitoring use of funds and accurate fund reporting; coordination of gift agreements and scholarships; appropriate recognition of donors and scholarship recipients; and management of special events.

Provides direction for the fundraising efforts for a particular academic area or discipline of the College, and responsible for raising the philanthropic resources to further Miami Dade College’s mission.

Summary: To provide significant support to the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber and to carry out executive functions as directed. To act as personnel officer of the Chamber with responsibility for secondary supervision of the organization to see that Chamber programs and daily operations are carried out properly and efficiently. Specific responsibilities include:Administrative and Managerial - supports the President in the execution of his duties; directs supervision of front desk/reception; oversees office operations; handles maintenance of office space and equipment; authorizes purchasing and leasing of computer and office equipment and furniture; serves as liaison to other staff members; assists and counsels them on programs and projects; and, maintains internal equipment systems control. Membership - works in a supervisory capacity with the membership and sales team, which focuses on member development, member campaigns, delinquent and canceled memberships, member orientation, prospect member development and dues evaluation; supervises billing procedures, accounts receivable and membership records; works on Trustee membership accounts; and, provides committee support to M-Team, Ambassadors, Trustee Council and Small Business Committee. Finance and Business Management - oversees accounting operations; reviews and approves all bills; manages bank accounts; prepares annual budget on behalf of the CEO; provides monthly budget reports for the Board of Directors; makes periodic budget reports for departments; in cooperation with Administration and Finance, makes long range financial plans and invests excess funds; serves as a liaison to the Treasurer and provides support for the Finance Committee; manages the pension and insurance programs e.g. medical, dental, life, disability and Simple IRA; coordinates special project billings and collections; and, handles miscellaneous functions relating to management of the organization.

Part-time Consultant. WorldCity is a Miami-based media company focused on multinationals and international business in South Florida as well as import-export trade in key communities, such as Atlanta, Savannah, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans, New York and Boston.We have a digital newsletter for South Florida multinationals, host about 45 multinational events here and publish a number of annual import-export publications around the country. We also manage a database of more than 1,100 multinationals with operations here.

Skilled executive responsible for the overall leadership, management and growth of the Foundation. Primary representative for all Foundation public/community relations, communications, and business development activities.Developed, implemented and monitored an annual budget and strategic plan; including fundraising, public and professional education programs, support services, leadership development, and member/volunteer recruitment.Recruited, selected, trained and supervised Foundation staff; and, provided leadership, management and training for all staff and volunteers. Created and implemented strategies to meet fundraising and sponsorship goals through special events, major gifts, and grants; cultivated and supervised relationships with major donors; and, conducted research to identify new major gift/donor prospects. Developed and maintained excellent relationships with Board of Directors; cultivated opportunities to build and maintain a strong Board; worked closely with the Chairman of the Board to guide and motivate Board members; identified, recruited, and conducted orientation of new Foundation members/volunteers.Provided leadership to assist Board of Directors and Members establish program goals and objectives; and coordinated implementation of all program activities and fundraising events.Instrumental in establishing key Foundation programs, including CoralGables@Home, and Gables Home Page.

Direct liaison between the staff and Committee Members, who represented over 250 of the leading companies in South Florida. Provided ongoing communications with Members to notify them of all meetings and programs, as well as any information regarding Committee events and activities. Key representative for Committee’s public/community relations and communications activities.Daily direct communication with the President/Chairman, CEO, and Board of Directors, and served as the supervising liaison between them and the Members. Composed speaking notes, bullet points, and dossiers for OBC President/Chairman, CEO and Board of Directors.Conducted special event planning, VIP hospitality, and coordinated all Membership-related programs, including monthly Board and General Member meetings, Board of Directors Annual Retreat, New President's Reception and Installation Dinner, and the President’s Festival Cocktail and Dinner Party. Facilitated and supervised all Member sub-committee activity.Developed and wrote copy for production of the annual OBC Member Directory; maintained proper notes and minutes of all Membership meetings; updated and maintained the OBC Bylaws.Administered all aspects of the Annual Board and New Member Election Processes; including the Orientation Program and Cocktail Reception for new OBC Members.Created and implemented business development strategies and programs to meet sponsorship goals; including special events, new communications channels, and public relations activities.

Administered all media and public relations at the local, national and international levels.Produced press releases, media advisories, photos, and text for Chamber Directory, Goals Book, C.E.O. Report, and Chamber Update newsletters. Composed speaking notes, bullet points, and dossiers for Chamber’s President, Chairman and Board of Directors.Supervised all communications and business development activities at Chamber events; including luncheons, conferences, seminars, trade shows, and VIP/Gala productions. Supervised and maintained all content on Chamber's Internet site www.greatermiami.com.Coordinated worldwide distribution of information regarding the GMCC and South Florida region. Promoted Greater Miami and South Florida as a national and international business center.

Coordinated all business development activities of seven Chamber committees (Consular Corps, Trade Representative & Bi-National Chambers, Europe & Middle East, Pacific Rim, Pan-African, Professional Services, Banking, Investment & Financial Services, and International Student Relations), which included lead role as liaison to incoming/outgoing trade missions, assistance with import/export facilitation, and information resource for requested international business and trade data. Supervised all international programs, seminars, conferences, trade shows, and protocol directives in regard to these committee areas, including plan and execution of VIP/Gala events with 100 to 1,000+ attendees. Promoted Greater Miami as an international business center and the “Gateway to the Americas”.

Assistance in initiating and administering all areas and phases in the establishment/operation of a national, monthly English-language publication for Portuguese and Brazilian Americans. Collaborated with Managing Editor and Publisher in all copy production, business development, and administrative tasks; and directed all public relations and communications with all journalists, subscribers and advertisers.Supervised subscriber and vendor databases and monthly invoicing; researched, wrote and edited copy for several columns.