Experience

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Business Services/Classroom Support

  • Oct 2010 - Present

  I have developed many working relationships within the IU while employing various administrative skills as a member of their Burle Business Services team and the Lebanon Customer Service team. I have also worked with young children with multiple disabilities in the IU 13's ESY (Extended School Year) Program running from June through August and in IU13 emotional support and autistic support classrooms. I enjoy making a valuable contribution back to the community through this exceptional organization. I love to attack a challenge with creativity and what people have termed my "unique perspective" and always welcome opportunities to do so.



Volunteer Blogger

• Blogger

  • Apr 2009 - Present

  I created and maintain a blog called Never Nacatamale for a friend who lives in Granada, Nicaragua. Donna Tabor originally came to Nicaragua through the Peace Corps, then worked many years for Building New Hope, a Pittsburgh-based NGO. She is now independently supporting her projects through her extensive network. Her blog is about the people and animals of Granada and the wonderful work that Donna accomplishes in her community. I use WordPress to proof, edit and post the stories Donna sends me, along with posting photos to the blog for her. I have visited her several times and have seen first hand the extraordinary work that Donna accomplishes...she has built a school, a restaurant where she had European-trained chefs instruct Granada youth in culinary skills, and a veterinary clinic called Casa Lupita where she sees that the local animals are ministered to. Her work reaches far beyond Granada. Her veterinarians have traveled far outside her community to all corners of Nicaragua, including Little and Big Corn Islands, the Island of Ometepe, and the mountains of Matagalpa. I'm proud to volunteer my time to blog for Donna. In August 2013, I built a fundraising site to help Donna increase her financial support.



James Street Improvement District

• Volunteer

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Served as liaison between JSID and their businesses and neighbors in promoting Lancaster County Community Foundation's Extraordinary Give campaign. Solicited area businesses for a total of $1,500 in donated local products and services in gift baskets to be awarded to randomly selected donors who contributed during the drive. Made daily posts on JSID Facebook page to increase interest and keep stakeholders engaged. Arranged for a local video to be made gratis concerning JSID and the Extraordinary Give campaign for promotion on the JSID YouTube channel. My efforts resulted in JSID exceeding its 2012 Extraordinary Give goal by 40% (see Newsletter below).



EZSolution

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Account/Project Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  Assisted in developing and managing web projects and acted as a liaison between clients and Creative, Programming and SEO Departments. I was responsible for collecting information and images from clients for development of websites, training clients in updating their CMS pages and photo galleries, upselling services and being generally available for client questions. Managed multiple projects from initiation through post-launch implementation and maintenance. Assisted in developing and managing web projects and acted as a liaison between clients and Creative, Programming and SEO Departments. I was responsible for collecting information and images from clients for development of websites, training clients in updating their CMS pages and photo galleries, upselling services and being generally available for client questions. Managed multiple projects from initiation through post-launch implementation and maintenance.



The Lancaster Science Factory

• Director of Operations

  • May 2008 - Jun 2010

  Involved in startup operations, hiring and managing staff and effective management of all aspects of the daily operation of this 501c(3) organization. Managed marketing, communications, PR, grants, donor development, annual appeal, educational programs, community events, etc., including development and maintenance of website. Built strategic partnerships with community businesses and state and local government. Liaison with county public and private schools and served on the Strategic Planning committee of the Lancaster City School District.



PA DCED Office of Tourism

• Consultant

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

  Employed on a contractual basis to support the Cultural & Heritage Tourism initiatives of the PA Tourism Office. Employed on a contractual basis to support the Cultural & Heritage Tourism initiatives of the PA Tourism Office.



Pennsylvania Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus

• Executive Director & Registered Lobbyist

  • Nov 2003 - Jun 2007

  Led trade association of 49 tourist promotion agencies in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Registered lobbyist.Responsible for leading a statewide trade association; developed organizational structure, policies and budgets; bi-annual conferences and state legislative dinner. Registered lobbyist with contacts in the House Tourism & Recreation Committee, Senate Economic & Development Committee, and both Appropriation Committees. Created cooperative marketing strategies, affiliate member recruitment and retention program, and professional development opportunities for members; maintaining professional relationships with the Board of Directors and elected officials; assuring the financial viability of the organization through realistic budgeting of revenue and expenses; managed a three person staff.



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• Nonprofit Management Consultant

  • Apr 1998 - Nov 2003

  INFP - Dreamer/Visionary/Naturalist/Kinesthetic according to Myers Briggs! Over 20 years experience in travel and tourism, nonprofit, and startup operations.Created, developed and managed member retention, marketing and direct sale programs for a diverse client base, some of whom include the Baltimore Area Convention & Visitors Association, Hey City Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, and York County Convention & Visitors Bureau (through Harrisburg Magazine custom publishing division). Developed new business through market research and personal contacts, focusing on heritage and cultural tourism for Scheffey Advertising, Lancaster, PA.



Visit Baltimore

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2001 - 2003

  Hired to increase membership retention through promoting and educating BACVA members of membership services and their value. Hired to increase membership retention through promoting and educating BACVA members of membership services and their value.



Port Discovery Children's Museum

• Consultant

  • 1999 - 2001

  Worked as part of start-up team, along with local staff and Walt Disney Imagineers. Involved in purchasing, installation, and development of group sales. Created and developed the overnight program that was promoted to Girl Scouts and which remained one of the highest revenue programs for many years. Worked as part of start-up team, along with local staff and Walt Disney Imagineers. Involved in purchasing, installation, and development of group sales. Created and developed the overnight program that was promoted to Girl Scouts and which remained one of the highest revenue programs for many years.