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Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Responsible for the management and leadership of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, a Down syndrome Achievement Center, reporting directly to the Board of Managers. Managed Accounts Payable and Receivable functions in addition to overall responsibilities. Results: Strengthened family engagement and connection with the playhouse. Implemented strategic initiatives that led to increased funding through individual donors, sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and corporate support, ensuring… Show more Responsible for the management and leadership of GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, a Down syndrome Achievement Center, reporting directly to the Board of Managers. Managed Accounts Payable and Receivable functions in addition to overall responsibilities. Results: Strengthened family engagement and connection with the playhouse. Implemented strategic initiatives that led to increased funding through individual donors, sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and corporate support, ensuring long-term sustainability. Successfully managed accounts payable and receivable processes to support financial operations. Elevated awareness of GiGi’s Playhouse and Down syndrome across the local community. Ensured the delivery of the highest quality operational execution and outstanding customer experience. Show less

Annapolis, Maryland

Act as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters. Prepare documents, coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.Results: Total of $2M+… Show more Act as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters. Prepare documents, coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.Results: Total of $2M+ assets managed. Show less

Implemented and oversaw impactful initiatives, including semi-annual staff reviews that significantly enhanced employee morale and reduced turnover rates. Cultivated lasting client relationships by anticipating business needs, contributing to the establishment of a consistent client base. Managed relationships with a portfolio of over 60 vendors, conducted daily reconciliation of store finances, and maintained careful oversight to control and maximize store assets and profits. Ensured adherence… Show more Implemented and oversaw impactful initiatives, including semi-annual staff reviews that significantly enhanced employee morale and reduced turnover rates. Cultivated lasting client relationships by anticipating business needs, contributing to the establishment of a consistent client base. Managed relationships with a portfolio of over 60 vendors, conducted daily reconciliation of store finances, and maintained careful oversight to control and maximize store assets and profits. Ensured adherence to company policies through transparent communication with staff, and supervised daily store operations, including conducting semi-annual reviews and providing coaching to associates for improvement or transition. Results: Improved store inspection pass rates and exceeded company Last Year to Date sales. Show less

Bowie, Maryland

Responsible for Program and Stakeholder Management, Education, Fundraising, Event Management, and the overall Operations of the Chamber, including Accounts Payable and Receivable.Results: Established and managed the Business Education & Resource Center, providing direct Small Business Technical Assistance to local businesses in Bowie. Developed and submitted for approval, as well as managed, the Chamber’s annual budget of $300K, ensuring accurate handling of accounts payable and… Show more Responsible for Program and Stakeholder Management, Education, Fundraising, Event Management, and the overall Operations of the Chamber, including Accounts Payable and Receivable.Results: Established and managed the Business Education & Resource Center, providing direct Small Business Technical Assistance to local businesses in Bowie. Developed and submitted for approval, as well as managed, the Chamber’s annual budget of $300K, ensuring accurate handling of accounts payable and receivable. Planned and executed successful fundraisers, seminars, events, and trade shows. Acted as the legislative liaison with the City of Bowie, Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, and Capitol leaders. Achieved a 50% increase in overall membership in the first year. Show less

Bowie, Maryland

This program is designed to prepare future community leaders to meet the challenges of community service. Students involved in this program are given the opportunity to interact with each other and key decision makers within the community. Topics such as public safety, education, health/social services, business management, judicial system, technology, government, media, environment, entrepreneurship, and resume writing and interview skills. These topics are addressed over the course of study… Show more This program is designed to prepare future community leaders to meet the challenges of community service. Students involved in this program are given the opportunity to interact with each other and key decision makers within the community. Topics such as public safety, education, health/social services, business management, judicial system, technology, government, media, environment, entrepreneurship, and resume writing and interview skills. These topics are addressed over the course of study. In its 20-year history, Youth Leadership Bowie has mentored over 300 students. Results: Graduates have increased knowledge of critical issues affecting the greater Bowie area, along with a developed leadership potential. Show less

Bowie, Maryland, United States

In conjunction with the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce, Bowie Business Journal is a 30-minute cable television program designed to help Bowie business owners start and grow their business. Results: Guest businesses record a professional 30-minute infomercial to help grow their business.

Trussville, Alabama, United States

Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading all store associates while ensuring optimal customer experiences, effectively overseeing all store operations, and maintaining brand standards. Results: Elevated brand standards (such as merchandising, POG’s and marketing) compliance which improved store inspection pass rates by 90%. Maintained compliance with all inventory control and HAZMAT procedures. Accurately completed daily paperwork and monetary deposits. Successfully built a… Show more Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading all store associates while ensuring optimal customer experiences, effectively overseeing all store operations, and maintaining brand standards. Results: Elevated brand standards (such as merchandising, POG’s and marketing) compliance which improved store inspection pass rates by 90%. Maintained compliance with all inventory control and HAZMAT procedures. Accurately completed daily paperwork and monetary deposits. Successfully built a unified team of direct reports through training and engaging to achieve positive results. Developed strategies and plans to achieve key performance indicators and financial targets through business analysis, action planning, effective communication, and consistent accountability. Show less

Whitehall, Pa

Presented, instructed, and supported the school’s established curriculum and syllabus with professional experiences related to the curriculum. Managed the assigned educational process (physical space, curriculum, and professionalism) by providing an educational environment, which encourages assigned students to exceed the educational and professional standards of the industry. Assignments included: Pre-Salon instruction, Senior Educator, Salon Floor Team Leader, Teacher Educator, Staff… Show more Presented, instructed, and supported the school’s established curriculum and syllabus with professional experiences related to the curriculum. Managed the assigned educational process (physical space, curriculum, and professionalism) by providing an educational environment, which encourages assigned students to exceed the educational and professional standards of the industry. Assignments included: Pre-Salon instruction, Senior Educator, Salon Floor Team Leader, Teacher Educator, Staff Technical Educator, and management of a 25-student salon.Results: Successfully educated students to be leaders in the industry. Show less

Alburtis, Pa

2000-2009, Owner/Operator - Big Pine 27 acre Family Dude Ranch and Small Farm, Alburtis, PA• Maintained the health and wellbeing of 7 horses• Maintained wooded tails and fields• Supervised trail rides• Instructed Special Needs children, including amputees, in horseback riding and the care of a horse• Instructed Western riding including key turning, barrel racing and jumping• Maintained Apple Orchard and large vegetable and flower gardens