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Harrisburg, Pa, Us

Greater Harrisburg Area

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United States

Harrisburg, Pa

Currently working with both a climate advocacy group and a digital outreach organization designed to help minority women and girls live a healthier lifestyle. I have been assisting them with earned media, podcasts, SM engagement ladders with badging, business development and attendance at House Party and other events.► Delivered speech at the Hershey Indivisible’s Remember, Reflect and Respond.

Hopewell Junction, Ny

 Instructs choir members in liturgical music protocol and vocal pedagogy. Creates instrumental and vocal programming for Youth Choir, Chamber Ensemble and Cantors.  Developed a Student Cantor Group to inspire participation in youths 8-15 year.  Handles administration, recruiting, staffing, vendors and licensing. Soloist for Weddings/ Funerals.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

In this role, I provided undergraduate online and on-ground instruction, as well as academic advising, for 170+ undergraduate and non-traditional students. Subject matter spanned Research Methods, Business Management, Business Plan Development, Fundamentals of Public Relations, and Communication Theory. I also taught research writing using a variety of editorial styles: APA, Chicago, Harvard and AP. I built presentations, developed and edited program materials, and edited thousands of pages of student research.► Structured managed, and presented freshman CommArts registration workshops.► Captured Teaching with Ilearn Innovation Award for digital pedagogy creation Memos to Memes.► Served as judge for NE Ethics Bowl 2017 and Sustainability Advisory Committee 2015-2018.► Earned Online Instructor Certification, June 2016.

At this time, I was providing a full menu of spa services, including facials, upper body massage, microdermabrasion, and aromatherapy. My role involved management, clinical training, and evaluation of 6 estheticians. I provided leadership regarding medical terminology, HIPPA compliance, customer experience, and corporate policies and procedures.► Served 200+ clients.► Exceeded product and service sales quotas 300%.

Desmond Campus, Mount Saint Mary College

Guided continuing education students through coursework in design and non-verbal communication. Created the Fashionista Friday outreach to increase continuing education and donor base. Assisted with event planning for the Alumni Homecoming Weekend and the Black History Month Celebrations.  Invited Speaker - Women of valor Conference.

This position centered on customizing event management, marketing, research, and training & development solutions for clients across multiple industries, as well as nonprofits and educational institutions. I directed operations, marketing and new business development, client relationship management, financial management, and vendor engagement. Additionally, I articulated priorities to the team, particularly regarding managing and executing multiple projects simultaneously. We used the Triple Bottom Line as the foundation of our customer relationship management approach. I also produced a full range of leadership communications, from executive summaries to e-news releases.► Steered business model transformation from image consulting, events, and PR, to leadership development characterized by moral intelligence.► Innovated comprehensive communication strategies for clients such as Math & Physics Exploration, Dance Forever LLC., and New York Special Olympics, including basic SEO and content packaging.► Consulted with executives from BMW, NA., the Spa at the Hotel Hershey and Marist College on social media, inbound marketing, and reputation management.► Captured 1st prize and grand prize for PR writing contests in 2 consecutive years, for Fondest Memories of Hershey Park and Fondest Memories of the Hotel Hershey.► Shaped personal and corporate aesthetics of clients through image consulting, event coordination, press kits and e-news releases, email, social media, and website re-engineering.

Millbrook, Ny

I guided undergraduate students through research projects, maximizing student learning by synthesizing clinical and classroom topics, as well as the expertise of visiting professionals. Role also encompassed admissions, advising, donor relations and budget administration. Scheduled, planned and executed 35 events annually, including donor solicitation events. Recorded and tracked fundraising activities across departments to cultivate, solicit and steward constituents.► Edited the department’s scientific publication.

United States

Consultant and Managing Director of Education Centers : Provided leadership to five education centers leveraging 63 consultants, teaching 108 courses nationwide for top software company serving 25,000 + customers globally. Managed 14-member support team. Integrally contributed to business development, by supporting sales team in building and presenting proposals. Additionally, applied Total Quality Management principles to drive improvements in service levels and bottom-line performance. Also served in dual role as Lead Alumni/Development Consultant and Trainer. Slashed training costs 32% by integrating distance learning platforms. Innovated 7 new courses, including advanced professional consulting and interface training modules. Facilitated BANNER® Alumni Development consulting/ software training for 27 universities in the US and Canada.

B. S., Fashion Management, Magna Cum Laude 3.75

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi- President of Eta Xi Chapter, Student Admissions Ambassador, Drama GuildWho's Who in American.

Ma, Communication, Gpa 3.57

Activities and Societies: New York State Communication Association, Public Relations Society of America, E- Marketing AssociationMA.

Courses In, Spa And Hospitality Management

Aesthetics, 89/100