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Reston, Virginia, United States

Herndon, Va

Music is an international and intergenerational language. Through song, Sparrow strives to encourage others to follow their own song and empower their journeys to be their best self. Mixing genres of music from bluegrass, country, pop, standards, and originals, we shape a listening experience for our audience that makes them more than enjoy the music - they feel it. Sparrow is a simple group - a girl, a guy and a guitar - and we provide music for intimate gatherings, house concerts, wineries, breweries, or anyone looking to add that perfect blend of ambiance and musical joy to their event. Check us out on Facebook @LiveURSong!

Herndon, Va

Educated children and adults in musical theory and application for piano and voice Key Achievements: • Lead a teaching space to accommodate and align with neurodivergent students and those in the LGBTQIA+ community • Specialize in musical theatre and performance leading to main production roles for multiple students and performance awards

Arlington, Virginia

My God-given talent of vocalization is used to give a voice to those who may not have one without the help of nonprofit groups. Our job as a nonprofit is to bring attention to other nonprofits which focus on women, children and other marginalized groups through cabarets featuring contemporary and classical musical Theatre along with scripts inspired by testimonies. www.m2mcabaret.org

United States

Welcomed customers and vendors in a secure environment, and maintained expenses, shipping, and inventory for engineers and office events. Key Achievements: • Managed expense reporting for several directors and facilities including reimbursements, invoicing, and travel • Project lead for renovations for large conferencing space and lobby space at two locations • Standardized communication for employee appointment on commercial cyber contracts • Liaison with facilities and QA to create uniform processes in shipping/logistics and approved vendors • Created visually engaging postings and emails for team appreciation, office events, and monthly newsletters

Chantilly, Va

Key Achievements: • Promoted from contractor to full-time employee • Key creator of COVID-19 office protocols reacting quickly and communicating efficiently to implement a safe in-person work environment • Awarded financial recognition for the creation of virtual teambuilding sessions during COVID-19 lockdown with attendance of 20 – 30 employees biweekly • Introduced an engaging and secure presence to the office environment with screening through compliance systems

Herndon, Virginia

Caring for and educating young children is only part of what Kindercare Education takes great pride. As an AD, my role is to create a home away from home in which children and their parents feel supported and loved. Through family engagement, strategic marketing, community partnerships, and accurate administrative support, I work to provide an environment that is safe, nurturing, and most of all - Fun!Key Achievements: • Promoted to Acting Director from January 2018 – June 2018 • Improved staff scheduling and incident reporting procedures resulting in a reduction of call outs, turnover, and accidents • Achieved NAEYC accreditation • Coordinated with Office for Children to successfully implement Virginia Preschool Initiative, USDA Healthy Foods, and Subsidized Childcare programs

Herndon, Virginia

Transitions are rarely easy, yet as an Acting Center Director, my role was vital to maintaining family engagement, staff confidence, and corporate standards as a full-time director was sought. Complete dedication was given to ensuring curriculum was utilized, supplies were maintained, schedules met the needs of the children and the business, and that families understood we still operated as an extension of them; with love, care, and focus on their child's complete well-being. All duties including budgets, performance appraisals, and community network were key to additional duties assumed and performed in their entirety.

Herndon, Virginia

If you love blues or just having a good time, then this is the band for you! New Blue Soul incorporates soul blues, jazz, rock blues, and traditional blues to present original compositions and covers to get your feet moving. If you need songs to get your next party started, we are the group to make it happen! www.newbluesoul.com

Mclearen Square, Herndon, Va

When you send your children to child care, you hope that there is more to their time than being fed, clean, and kept busy. As a Pre-Kindergarten teacher with Kindercare, we take our passion for your children to a new level. Gone are the days of naps, mindless play, and meaningless snacking. We pride ourselves on a structured curriculum that uses creativity, activity, and comprehension to prepare your children for school and their future. By engaging your children in arts, science, reading, math, and physical activity, we help children understand and interact with the world around them. My classroom is run from the perspective that we all seek one thing - love. Every action has a purpose, and my goal is to let every child know that I am hear to not only teach but listen, observe, and reach them where they are in the development process. While Kindercare provides an excellent program to educate, my goal is to provide the heart, soul and excitement for learning that I hope opens children up to the limitless potential they all possess.Key Achievements: • Obtained CDA in preschool education, 2017 • Promoted to Health & Safety Coordinator for the facility • Promoted to Assistant Director

Reston, Va

My goal is to provide a safe, engaging, entertaining, and educational environment for children from 3 months to 12 years. In the Kids Academy, I involve all children in programs of play that focus on teaching basic skills, teamwork, physical agility, and creativity. My days are never dull as the children and I teach each other new games of imagination, songs, and fun and healthy ways to interact with one another. We work to not only keep children busy but to also develop relationships with them and their parents. I start the day with a personalized greeting and end each child's day with a personal report of progress, activities and areas of opportunities. I strive to ensure parents know they are not just dropping their kids off anywhere but in a safe, structured, and creative environment they will want to come back to every day!Key Achievements: • Certified in Adult-Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED • Established hygiene routines as standard practice for all areas in the Kids Academy. • Built learning and physical education routines for preschool children utilizing music, reading, and games. • Encouraged parents to enroll children in add-on events which led to increased revenue for Life Time Athletic – Reston.

Herndon, Va

Liaison between project manager, vendors, engineers and customers to ensure successful installation, technical dispatch, and inventory management of multiline phone units. Key Achievements: • Provided site visits and coordinated telecom equipment for Eagle Bank, Tysons Child Care Centers, and Montessori School of Herndon • Responsible for full project coordination from price proposals, inventory management, site scheduling, installation timelines, and project follow up • Worked closely with VP of Sales and Operations through in-person meetings, written communication, and presentations.

Reston, Va

Project coordination and vendor management for high-value customers and large-scale awards programs for national clientele. Key Achievements: • Worked on employee engagement campaigns for companies such as Godiva, GEICO, VA Lottery and Beretta • Collaborated with vendors for timely international shipping for overseas events for GE, RayBan, Western Spirits, National Guard and Marriott • Ensured production timelines and budgets were adhered to leading sales reps to $1 million in revenue

Virginia, United States

As an authorized dealer of Kaeser & Blair - one of the largest and oldest promotional companies - I can offer the best pricing available on promotional products. With over 3,000 suppliers, I will search for the best prices for the best products by taking advantage of wholesale availability, and you can take advantage of small business personability.Key Achievements: • Member, Dulles Chamber of Commerce • Member, Reston BNI • Board member, NOVA Hack and Smash Annual Golf Tournament, raised $15,000 for Life with Cancer Center

Reston, Va

Evaluation and Analysis services for FUNDS for Learning program

Fairfax, Va

Created personalized shopping experience for customersInventory managementMaintained detailed floor design and displaysManaged scheduling of monthly consignment appointments

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Managed multiple store build projects simultaneously including budgeting, vendor communication, phase construction and new store builds - Four stores completed in six monthsMonitored promotional launches, distributions and ensured full implementation in store and kiosk locationsPerformed monthly audits and observational visits for 12 - 20 locations to ensure proper daily maintenance and ensure merchandising increased sales and productivity - average store performance score increased from 75% to 92%Managed, designed and negotiated with vendors on special projects including kiosk development for House of Representatives - Longworth Building; project completed within 2 years and original concept finished $15,000 under budgetExperienced vendor management which generated a rapport with presidents of major millwork and fixture companies such as Bishop, Leggett & Platt, and Sparks as well as major design firm, The Gruskin GroupCreated and led trainings and presentations for zone and area teams; Key trainings led - Evolution Store Design implementation, Department Phase Out and TransitionDeveloped a written communication binder which was implemented in the regionReceived Tireless Wireless Award for October 2007 Store Refresh

Laurel, Maryland, United States

Maintained efficient communication as a liaison between district managers, stores, and human resourcesCreated reminders and templates to improve documentation tracking, employee productivity and internal communications between stores and district managersAssisted in job fairs, resume searches, and interview schedulingProven time management skills helped develop procedures to decrease turn around time for the prescreening to new hire processAssisted district managers and store managers in customer escalation, ordering nonstandard supplies and equipment, and maintaining recordsCreated and organized recognition events and awards to maintain high employee moraleAssisted in daily and weekly reporting of store numbers using Enterprise Database, COGNOS UpFront and COGNOS ImpromptuHandled accounts payable for both district managers and personal business expensesAssisted other departments in special projects that required up-to-date information on retail stores such as headcount, direct sales leads, and store rankingsIncreased proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VISION and NetAce

Maintained and improved in-store operational procedures and communications creating techniques to improve efficiencyPrepared and conducted in-store group and one-on-one trainings for customer service staffIncreased audit scores and daily performance in inventory, operations and accessory take rate numbers by an average of 25 pointsPerformed daily and monthly audits on operational, technical, and inventory proceduresImplemented action plans for individual and store operational and sales numbersResolved customer issues and promoted improved customer relations with internal and external customersHandled accounts payable and supply orders for personal and business useRetail Customer Support 2002 to 2003

Key employee in inventory management; accomplished a shrink volume under $200.00 within three months.Focused on customer resolution through bill rerates, applicable contract changes to save customers money and promote updated pricing, features and devicesTrained new customer service representatives in operational procedures and assisted the manager with keeping store employees updated with operational changesImplemented and created new operational techniques to improve efficiencyHandled accounts payable, corporate-monitored contracts, supply and collateral replenishment for store management

Richmond, Virginia

Managed customer traffic flowAssisted with store purchasesAssisted with basic customer service issues - bill payments, toll free support line, inventory and fulfillment orderingAssisted in inventory processing and replenishment

Assisted in customizing photography orders for clients by creating a personal relationship with parents, children, and couplesCreated portfolios for modeling and talent competitorsAttained and exceeded daily, weekly and monthly sales goals through creative and consultative sales; most sales closed between $500 and $700

Responsible for the opening of a new location, including staff, permit receipt, training, and grand opening eventsMaintained equipment and organizational procedures to ensure premium quality product and experience for all customersAssisted in scheduling, payroll, inventory, team training and supply ordersInteracted with children and parents to create unique and desirable photographsAchieved and exceeded daily sales goals during opening yearDesignated large group photography specialistWorked with Momiya cameras and San Marco film developer/printer

Organized and prepared schedules for other server staff membersTrained as an in-house trainer for new and hosting staffPresented with three WOW-awardsReceived a Bright Ideas

Assisted the president/CEO with presentations, meetings, and travel arrangementsDeveloped office efficiency and improved customer relationsCreated/updated an ACT! Database for stockbrokersHandled office duties including answering phones, faxing, sending out mail, copying, and creating letters and presentationsKnowledge acquired in Access and PowerPoint. Gained Series 6 certification

Richmond, Virginia

Served customers in a timely manner, practicing safe food handling proceduresAchieved Trainer status within a month of working at each locationPromoted specials and house favorites as requiredTailored service to each customer to make all experiences individualized

Worked as a liaison with full-time staff to create a pleasant environment for touring companiesRecruited ushers for nightly or weekly performancesPresided over the development of standards for house managementLearned the necessary techniques for building costumesAssisted traveling companies with wardrobe and maintenance of wardrobeAssisted backstage technicians with costume management during performances

Worked with regular customers to build rapportExceeded customer expectations by providing consistent team support and intensive product knowledgeRegular duties included cash handling, gift presentation, inventory and telemarketing to regular customersAchieved daily, weekly and monthly sales goals

Received specialty training for Nickelodeon theme parkResponsible for bank drops and high volume cash handlingMeet and exceeded sales targets for competition games on main fairwayUsed creativity and presentation styles to attract park guests to engage in competition games

Ran general orders as neededPicked up lab ordersDelivered packages to patientsPatient Advocate to elderly and pediatric cancer patientsWorked as a daycare assistant for hospital employeesAcquired over 500 hours of service - Awarded $50 Savings Bond

Prepared meals for employee personnelPerformed cashier dutiesWorked as assigned with park guests and employee personnel

Ba, Theatre/Dance

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Psi Omega, University Choir, Baptist Student Union, University Players

Child Development Accreditation Program, Early Childhood Education And Teaching, 4.0

July 2016 - February 2017 Completed the CDA Program offered through Rasmussen College and Kindercare Learning Corporation

Mba, Healthcare Administration, 3.76

Activities and Societies: American College of Health Executives (ACHE)

Healthcare

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaHuman Anatomy and Physiology (8-credits) Biomedical Ethics (3-credits) Developmental Psychology.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Psi Omega

Presidential Academic Award Of Excellence, 3.959

Activities and Societies: Varsity Field Hockey Varsity Tennis Student Council Association American Red Cross Volunteer Future Business.