Mother of 3 young adults. Corporate secretary and Director with several other directors for 17 years. Aid in the development of strategic short term & long term goals, along with my senior management colleagues. Exposure to the establishment of forecasting capital expenditure needs, wages, target markets and internal controls. Since hire in 1994, I have spearheaded company-wide organizational projects, identifying weak areas within our organization re: structure, employee training & communication issues. Periodically, assist with supplier R&D & marketing efforts, targeting specilized markets. Source reduction in the emerging markets of biodegradable, post-consumer & post-industrial recycled product are of particular interest. Also, closed loop plastic recycling within the retail, industrial & E-commerce markets.B.S. Biological Science / Minor Chemistry. Graduate courses & practical experience in Leadership in the 21st Century (JWMI), Financial basics for Executive Managers, Hazardous Materials Management, Company Policy Creation, Procedure Development, Employee Handbooks, Affirmative Action, ADA & Workplace Safety. Created & published our internal company newsletter for 27 years. Continuing education classes in administration and training in HR, Payroll, EH&S and Corporate Leadership. Set up & implemented a computerized Payroll program w/ integrated Time & Attendance software in 2002.In my SPARE time I have been a committed community volunteer for child related projects 1994- 2007.Member FTA, SHRM.