Catherine: Old World Girl with New World Dreams. How many readers live with unlived dreams? How many enjoy stories with main characters who nurture their dreams against all odds, until God or fate allows them to burst beautifully into life? This is a novel for those readers. Catherine is a Polish peasant girl in the early 1900s, who dreams of becoming an artist, and when she falls in love with Józef who creates beautiful jewelry she imagines a perfect future opening. But the plans others force upon her, along with Józef’s disappearance - and probable death - on the war front, send her life skidding in a direction she must now tolerate but not live with all her heart. Sold as a “bride” to a crude lout of a man, shipped off to a mountain town in backwoods America, Catherine faces and works through all the cold winds of bad chance and decisions made to thwart her… and in the end, her fears and doubts are overcome with faith and a strong spirit.

The 48 Days Eagles Community is made of entrepreneurs, creatives, podcasters and coaches who are looking for resources and connections to help them find or create work they love. This Mighty Network is the 48Days online community to collaborate, share resources, ask questions and share wins. I am part of the Welcome Wing which welcomes new members and keeps them engaged. Coached people on the Eagles Hotline. A live phone number members can call for questions and resources. Led several online workshops to educate members on how to navigate the 48Days Eagles Community and how to engage with others.For more information visit: https://www.48days.com/

I enjoyed scheduling and transporting seniors with a 12 passenger bus to and from doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and other misc. errands. I also became a Neighborhood Advisor educating seniors at local senior centers and providing them with resources available in their communities.

During my time as a Real Estate Agent I sold 3 houses, which is the average for a new Real Estate Salesperson. I also taught classes about the process of buying a home to first time home buyers at Home Headquarters, Inc.

Planned, designed, directed, organized, coordinated, facilitated, and provided appropriate programs of a varying nature for an over age 55 population.Created monthly newsletter with stories about residents and upcoming events.Scheduled classes, entertainment, and educational speakers in 150 seat theater. Worked as a fitness coordinator to plan five days a week fitness classes, strength and conditioning classes, yoga, etc. as well as plan medical clinics (blood pressure, flu shots, hearing, and so forth) on a regular basis.

Provide administrative and secretarial support to faculty members to assist with their teaching, scholarship and committee work at the College as well as excellent customer service to JD and LLM studentsMaintain and update databases containing student information and course materialsSchedule meetings, student appointments, makeup classes, review sessions; assist with special events and projects

Back To School, Inc. is a non-profit created by Roxanne Bocyck that teaches safety in school transportation and creates training curriculum whose profits go to help adults continue their education whether for college or professional development. Roxanne is the school bus driver who went "back to school" and her passion for education and teaching inspired her to create an organization that helps others.BTS offers customized classroom training and individual training for school transportation departments. In addition, we create workshops that support safety initiatives for school bus and workplace safety. Visit our website at www.backtoschoolinc.org for more information.

Identify human service/case management needs of center participants and provide assessment, assistance, information and referrals to help them obtain appropriate services Seek out presenters and coordinate social and recreational activities/programsCreate flyers, monthly calendars, and quarterly newsletter for improved communications

Created and Designed a 12-hour Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preparation course from the NYS CDL ManualProvided direct instruction to prepare and motivate students to take the CDL Permit examSubmitted paperwork in a timely manner to verify completion of CDL course work

Integral part of the training team assigned to help with the implementation of the hospital's new electronic health record by using the curriculum, lessons, and training materials created by Instructional Designers for Epic application.Strong presentation and communication skills, understanding of adult learning theories, provide go-live support.

Complete and track purchase orders for the transportation department following the agency's purchasing procedures.Kept a receipt log of auto parts purchased and complete a monthly and yearly inventory for the transportation department.Complete driver and garage staff time sheets, and monitor scheduled leave time.Perform dispatch functions and answer phones in a pleasant and professional manner; interacted with all levels of staff and public.Coordinated monthly safety meetings; created staff newsletter; teach New York State School Bus Driver Refreshers and Pre-Service Course.Received Employee of The Month in August 2013Volunteer for PEACE, Inc. Programs such as Employee Wellness Fair and Big Brother Big Sister Fundraiser.

Implemented a culture of safety within Terminal of 40 employees to ensure compliance with safety laws and standards.Conducted monthly safety meetings as well as teach mandated New York State Education Department 2-hour Refresher Courses for School Bus Drivers and Attendants.Leadership skills and a passion for building trust in team members, administrators, students, and parents by providing resources needed to ensure safe and reliable transportation to and from public school and Head Start Programs.

As a member of the Career Services Team for Bryant & Stratton College I had the privilege to connect with employers and professional organizations and match the personnel needs of area businesses with qualifications and career interests of college students and graduates. I assisted students with resumes, cover letters and interviewing skills including mock interviews. Classroom presentations included online job search process, professional use of social media, and how to secure an internship.

I will graduate in May 2010. Internship at University College Marketing Department and Federal SU GEAR UP