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Charlottesville, Va And Naperville, Il

● Tucker Griffin Barnes PC, Charlottesville, VA ● Blacha Law Office LLC, Naperville, IL● Support attorneys and partner/ founding owners in Family Law firms. ● Manage Client relationships in difficult and emotional situations through complex processes.● Manage high volume of cases through litigation deadlines by maximizing resources to accomplish goals.● Initiate paralegal training opportunities, and team building activities.● Communicating with clerks, investigators, service processors.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Hong Kong

● Volunteer- Committee Member of the American Women’s Association, Mother’s Choice, Ronald McDonald House, teach English Conversation to local Chinese students, Tour Leader- Organizing group tours throughout Asia, Assistant Director of Sunday School program with over 250 students, Troop Committee for the local Boy Scouts of America, Hong Kong Troop 1. ● Substitute Teacher - Hong Kong International School- American elementary school, Private tutor- Grade 6-8 level Mathematics.

Fluvanna, Virginia

● Owner, Social Etiquette and Business Protocol Coach for children and adults, Space re-design and organization for businesses and private residences, Home Staging, Event Production; Secretary/Receptionist for Fluvanna County School Board - manage homeschooling records and work with various Directors, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Education.● Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Middle School Grades- Mathematics.

Florida Keys

Membership Retention and RecruitmentCommunity Public Relations and OutreachMet Membership Recruitment goal of 250 new members yearlyProduced membership recruitment collateral and developed direct mail campaignHandled various membership policies

Florida Keys

Responsible for group sales, conference services, member events and member recruitmentAchieved group sales of $16 million and overall 50,000 room nights per year

Florida Keys

Managed all aspects of Lodging Operations including Front Desk, Bell Stand, Reservations, Concierge, Cart Rental, Salon & pa, Housekeeping, Vacation Rentals, and Retail in 180 room Inn and 270 Vacation Rental properties ranging in size from studios to 5 bedroom homes.Managed a staff of 300 employees and managersReduced turnover by 20%Worked on various renovations projectsDeveloped strategic plans and budgetsDeveloped Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of ServiceDeveloped Marketing Collateral and Promotional Campaigns with Marketing team.

Santa Monica, California

Oversaw renovations of Club facilities while maintaining services open for members.Managed all operations of the club including Food and Beverage, Recreation, Parking, HousekeepingDeveloped and implemented strategic plan

Los Angeles, California

Managed member services and member relationsWorked with various membership committeesOversaw Catering and Member Events DepartmentsSuccessfully met all membership retention and recruitment goals

Los Angeles, California

Managed Catering and Banquet Operations for members and member sponsored guests.Increased Catering Revenue by successfully recruiting new business and strategically pricing menus and function spaceWorked well with culinary team and service staff to offer product that often exceeded expectations

Los Angeles, California

Created and produced new social events which became new traditions for private member clubProduced 170 events per year including a concert on the beach for 2500 peopleProduced centennial event attended by 3000 peopleMaintained close working relations with all departments

Maui, Hawaii

Hired, trained and managed staff of 24 butlers and concierge in 120 room VIP hotel tower.Redeveloped service standardsRedesigned Food and Beverage offerings

Los Angeles, California

Started working as a Front Desk agent and was then promoted to Concierge, Chef Concierge and Club Floor Manager.Handled all guest service duties and as Club Floor Manager hired and trained staff of 10 butlers and concierge.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Taught Mathematics to grades 8-12 in a co-ed public school.Assisted French Club Coordinator after schoolInitiated and coached boys and girls Basketball teams

Bachelor'S Degree, Education

General Managers- Hotel Administration

Education record