Social Media ManagerCompany NameGiving Voice to Mental Illness, Inc.Dates contracted Jul 2017 – Present duration 3 yrs 7 mosResponsible for direct communication on social media to all respondents to posts and tweets, assuring the safety and security of the community on Giving Voice to Depression. This non-profit 501(C) is designed to provide short podcasts of interviews with people who live with depression, are survivors of suicide, or are professionals who provide therapy to people who need help. The sisters, Bridget Bertha Shore, and Terry Bertha McGuire have lived with depression since childhood, but are not clinicians nor professionals. Terry is a former crime reporter and TV news anchor in Milwaukee, WI. These podcasts and the subsequent FB, Twitter, and Instagram communities share stories of hope and resilience in the face of childhood trauma and the loss of loved ones to suicide. As of 11/2018, there have been over 400K listens to the podcasts. The community of followers on FB and Twitter has expanded to a worldwide audience and now includes Instagram as well as Linkedin.

A graduate of The Protocol School of Washington, have lectured children, adults and management professionals on the benefits of etiquette at home and in the workplace. Helped university students equip themselves with the skills needed to interview and successfully land a job. Using humor and fun activities, taught children to recognize the need for good manners in everyday situations.Taught classes and seminars at Tiffany & Co. in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., The Latin School in Chicago, Howard University in Washington, D.C., Madison College in Madison, WI, and FUEL Bootcamp for MMAC in Milwaukee, WI. Children's classes taught at The Town Club in Fox Point, WI.

Manufacturer's Sales representative for luxury brands in tabletop and gift industry, covering 11 states in the Upper Midwest with a focus on serving high end, brand conscious specialty stores.

Changed lessons and managed an evolution into a new curriculum for children, ages 7 -12. Worked with Church staff to engage additional volunteers for Sunday school. Trained trainers to lecture parish on identifying and preventing child abuse using "Safeguarding God's Children" program.

Developed Sunday School curriculum for children 7-12 years of age, relying heavily on Bible studies and Episcopal traditions. Transformed 4 school rooms into a visually exciting and engaging space depicting a street in old Jerusalem. Managed staff of teachers and taught classes for all age levels.

U.S. Trademarked luxury brand European leather watch strap manufacturer and distributor. Sold to exclusive jewelers throughout U.S. concentrating on re-fitting brand name watches.

Began career in 1988 as Sales Manager in Chicago store and progressed through management levels to Vice President of Main Floor in flagship store in NYC and ultimately to direct two stores in Washington, D.C. area. Consistently exceeded sales plans while maintaining expense controls to retain high profitability. Engaged with community to highlight Tiffany & Co. philanthropic goals.