Qualifications
Thoroughly knowledgeable and practiced in administrative responsibilities, consumer relations, and property supervision. Highly organized and flexible. Extensive international travel. Accomplished interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable in conversational Spanish, and well versed in cultural sensitivity.
Professional Experience
Director of Philanthropy, The Keyes Company
Miami, FL ~ 9/14 – Present
Manage Corporate and Companywide Charitable Giving Program
Assistant to Bruce Turkel, Branding Expert, International Speaker, Author
Miami, FL ~ 5/14 – Present
Manage business and personal travel
Manage aspects of social media
Coordinate speaking events
Various tasks as needed
Personal Assistant
Marietta, GA ~ 7/09 – Present
Organization of household
Property management
Wide variety of family errands and various needs
Accompanied and assisted on international travel
General Manager, Consolidated Music
Miami, FL ~ 11/10 – 11/11
Turnaround management and reorganized office structure
Responsible for streamlining payroll and commission systems
Oversight of all sales associates and staff employees
Organize and facilitate regular sales meeting to update, encourage, and motivate sales associates
Mediate with product vendors to discuss product lines, sales figures and territories
Visit and interact with clients throughout sales territories of the Caribbean, South American and Central America
Responsible for hiring and firing of sales representatives
Mediated outside business discrepancies
Teacher/Tennis Coach, Dominion Christian High School
Marietta, GA ~ 8/01- 7/09
Teacher of High School level, Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Apologetics
Developed and taught all of the these curriculum
Chair, Bible department
Head Coach of Boys and Girls Tennis teams
Organized College trip for 12 -20 Juniors and Seniors each year
Organized and directed school wide retreat
Planned and oversaw yearly chapel schedule
Departmental hiring
Participated in archeological summer program, Mallorca, Spain
Accounting Assistant, The Keyes Reality Company
Miami, FL ~ 11/00 – 6/01
Responsible for assisting in all area of the accounting department
Performed general office work
Communicated with investment clients
Assisted the Vice President
Researched financial investments
Intern, Redlands Community Church PCA
Homestead, FL ~ 3/00 – 7/01
Developed curricula for all levels of education
Taught all levels of education
Worked with and counseled youth
Orchestrated seasonal programs
Assisted the pastor with cultural adjustment to Latin culture
Assistant to the President and the Founder, John Stott Ministries
Philadelphia, PA ~ 6/99 – 12/99
Liaison to Templeton Foundation
Coordinated travel schedules for speaking tours
Led overseas travel
Communicated with philanthropists
Researched international philanthropic opportunities
Submitted grant proposals
Edited content of published statements
Oversaw the outfitting of new office space
Attended Philanthropic Conferences
Communicated with Board of Trustees
Streamlined office productivity
Updated computer software
Managed bank accounts
Resident Director of the international dormitory, Office Assistant, Library Worker, Bookstore Customer Service, Campus Security Officer, Admissions Recruitment Assistant, Development Office Assistant, Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, PA ~ 9/95 – 5/99
Collaborate with all administrative departments in the development of improved student services
Recruit prospective seminary students, promoting curriculum and programs
Orchestrate seminary special events
Coordinate transportation and accommodations for visiting students and speakers
Responsible for securing seminary buildings
Executive and Personal Assistant to President, Microsolution
Vail, CO ~5/96 – 9/96
Identified and presented product development opportunities
Interfaced with company department heads and employees on president’s behalf
Assisted in drafting correspondence
Organized schedule, including travel arrangements, meetings and events
Reorganized and maintained filing system, managed phones
International Security Agent, Team leader & Trainer, American Airlines
Miami, FL ~ 12/94 - 8/95
Represented airline in greeting all international arrivals
Implemented search and detection techniques pursuing contraband
Acted as security team leader
Trained and supervised security teams and agents
Customer Service & New Accounts Representative, Teller, First Bank of Vail
Vail, CO ~ 6/93 – 8/94
Identified and developed customer service opportunities
Prepared new account interviews and applications
Processed account closings
Managed teller line and ATM
Maintained vault duties and security
Sales Associate/(seasonal), Vail Associates
Vail, CO ~10/92 - 5/93
Developed customer relations initiatives among three retail shops atop Vail Ski Resort Mountain
Guided promotions programs and directed display design resulting in increased sales
Involved in all aspects of retail sales including, product knowledge, inventory, pricing
Education
Master of Divinity, Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Business, Bible, Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
Associate of Arts in Psychology, Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
Overseas Study Program, Thames University
London, England
Certification, Hobbies and Interests
| Tennis – USTA rated 4.0 Scuba Diving – PADI Advanced Open Water Travel – visited over 45 countries Skiing – Black Diamond Running – several 5k/10k races a year Swimming - average 1 mile a day, 4-5 times a week Triathlons – competed in 2 sprint distances recently |
CDL – commercial driver's license (passenger endorsement) Motorcycle license ACSI – professional specialist certified (teaching certificate) Member: Atlanta Opera Society Member: Board of Directors, Covenant Christian School Recreational Kayaking Recreational Golf |