Experience

Pinky Swear Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropist & Administrator

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Mission: Helping kids with cancer and their families with financial and emotional support.Pinky Swear Foundation eases the financial and emotional impacts experienced by children with cancer and their families by providing basic needs support during a very challenging time. Cancer is not a one-day thing. It is hard to imagine what life is like to have a child going through cancer; it affects the whole family. That's why our programs are so important. We do not limit requests from families, nor discriminate on socioeconomic status. When cancer enters life, the simple, everyday things aren’t so simple anymore.



National Charity League, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropist & Board Member

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Mooresville, NC: Elected 3 times over 3 years to serve on the Lake Norman Chapter Board of Directors. The Lake Norman Chapter has grown from approx. 75 mothers and daughters to over 200 in the past 3 years. Valorie has served on the Board as VP Philanthropy, VP Membership, and Parliamentarian to lead chapter growth in membership and philanthropy service hours in support of 15 area non profit organizations. She has also served as Chapter Liaison to Our Town's Habitat for Humanity where NCL has helped in the constructing of new homes for those in need.NCL is a national philanthropic organization for mothers and their daughters grades 7 - 12 with chapters throughout the USA. Valorie and her daughter Reese were the top performing team in the Lake Norman Chapter for service hours worked during the 2018-2019 fiscal year.



Performance Capital Partners, LLC

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Charlotte, NC: The Performance Capital companies provide enterprise asset management services to business owners, the Fortune 1000, and other established companies. A few of our multi-year engagements include:- New Jersey Community Capital- Community Asset Preservation Corporation - Chevron Corporation (chevron.com) - Knife River Corporation (kniferiver.com) - Maxum Petroleum (maxumpetroleum.com) - Sealaska Corporation (sealaska.com) - FIT Technologies (fittechnologies.com) - SMARTLogix (smartlogixinc.com)Engagements are typically focused on performance improvement and client earnings growth through technology innovation & revenue increases (35%), supply chain cost reductions (25%), SG&A performance improvement (20%), operations improvement (10%), and through corporate restructuring (10%).Unique as an enterprise asset management strategy, PVS was created to conduct assessments of each company’s “stakeholder ecosystem”. Proprietary interactive simulation models are created that deliver measureable, visual intelligence regarding the financial impact and alignment of each stakeholder (i.e. customers, suppliers, employees) on the client’s performance outcomes. The deliverables range from detailed analysis reports & summary digital videos, to fully interactive 3D stakeholder models with dynamic data and analytics for team collaboration: http://www.stakeholdernetworks.com



Respiratory Support Services

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  Cuyahoga Falls, OH: I was engaged to provide marketing, administrative, and IT/software project leadership to the new owner of a sleep lab facility known as Sleep Health Solutions (formerly Crossroads Sleep Disorders Center). The company and its professionals support local physicians and their patients within a 50 mile radius through two sleep diagnositics facilities.- Responsible for all office administration duties for this Physician’s office and Sleep Disorders Center.- Implemented an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system from an all paper system; served as Project EMR system administrator- Led project for sleep center to become an accredited sleep center for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine- Effectively manage patient scheduling, office visits, and doctor’s schedule- Manage therapists timesheets; Invoice coding and processing- Independently draft correspondence and emails with physicians and nurses- Developed spreadsheets, graphs and organization charts along with performance metrics for financialreporting- Coordinated and managed meetings and staff events including catering, audio/visual equipment, marketing materials, etc.- Prepared offer letters, drug screen testing, background verification, compliance training; and established new hire packets- Training coordinator for new hires, explained policies and benefits, conducted exit interviews- Monitored hourly staff time clock records, managed staff PTO (paid time off) database, reconciled expense reports- Managed department supply procurement requests and equipment repair- Handled highly confidential information with discretion, complied with HIPPA regulations



Sleep Health Solutions

• Marketing & Business Development

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  Cuyahoga Falls, OH: I worked with local physicians offices and durable medical equipment companies to build awareness about the services and capabilities of a sleep diagnostics facility.- Organized, hosted, and participated in marketing events, meetings, lunches and dinners to promotebusiness- Coordinated and managed meetings and staff events including catering, audio/visual equipment, marketing materials, etc. Cuyahoga Falls, OH: I worked with local physicians offices and durable medical equipment companies to build awareness about the services and capabilities of a sleep diagnostics facility.- Organized, hosted, and participated in marketing events, meetings, lunches and dinners to promotebusiness- Coordinated and managed meetings and staff events including catering, audio/visual equipment, marketing materials, etc.



Performance Proxies, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Office Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

  Akron, OH: The Performance Proxies companies conduct advanced enterprise performance diagnostics and provide consulting services for Fortune 1000 and other large companies. Based upon assessments of each client's stakeholders, stakeholder maps and performance simulation models are created to identify large financial opportunities (average $20 million) for each client. - Responsible for all day to day office administration duties for this business and technology consultancy- Organized, hosted, and participated in marketing events, meetings, lunches and dinners to promotebusiness- Conducted initial interviews, pre-employment screening, and processed payroll and payments for 38employees and contractors- Coordinated health care benefit plans, including provider selection and program administration- Managed procurement and vendor relations for computer equipment, software, office furniture & fixtures,office supplies, etc. with total spend over $500,000- Managed accounting and bookkeeping functions and processed all disbursements (up to $1.2 millionannually)- Coordinated document flows and business relationships with customers, supplier and professional advisors including outside accountants and attorneys



Appalachian Lumber

• Project Management Coordinator (hired as a consultant)

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  Cleveland, OH: I was engaged to provide technical services related to an information systems conversion project at this company.- Consulted the implementing an ERP/MRP software conversion- System administrator customer support and maintenance- Maintain projects in ERP system database- Prepare weekly management reports for project tracking Cleveland, OH: I was engaged to provide technical services related to an information systems conversion project at this company.- Consulted the implementing an ERP/MRP software conversion- System administrator customer support and maintenance- Maintain projects in ERP system database- Prepare weekly management reports for project tracking



Joyce Manufacturing

• Database Administrator / Executive Assistant

  • Mar 2002 - Jul 2006

  Berea, OH: Joyce™ has been designing, manufacturing and installing residential and commercial enclosures since 1955. My role was to support executive management and the owners with their IT and business systems matters during a period of significant growth and changes to upgrade their software platforms.- Supported executive management and the owners with their IT and business systems matters during a period of significant growth and changes to upgrade their software platforms- Managed department supply procurement requests and equipment repair- Lead director of implementing an ERP/MRP software conversion- Gathered metrics to assist with financial and budget reporting- Prepare slide presentation, training and handout materials- Processed sensitive information with utmost confidentiality- Screened, resolved or rerouted calls to free-up CEO’s time- Arranged travel; Reconciled expense reports for CEO and Directors- Event Coordinator ( lunch meetings, vendor dinners, offsite events, staff team building)- Independently drafted correspondence on behalf of CEO- Efficiently managed executive’s calendars (business/personally)- Traveled with executive to attend meetings; Taking of meeting minutes- Coordinated travel (domestic and international); Reconcile expense reports- Resolved all customer service issues escalated to executive office within 24 hours- Coordinated events (informal and formal)- Processed highly confidential information with discretion

• Engineering Assistant / Safety Manager

  • Jul 1999 - Feb 2002

  - Lead communicator for engineering department- Designed blue prints and bills of materials for jobs being constructed- Managed all MSDS books and hazardous materials- Prepared Drug Screen Testing, Audio/Visual testing/Background Verification, and Safety Training- Was in charge of all ODOT and independent trucking regulations- Lift Truck Safety Instructor- OSHA Compliance Training – AMA courses- Resolved all customer service issues escalated to executive office within 24 hours- Coordinated events (informal and formal)- Processed highly confidential information with discretion



Alside Corporation

• Administrative Assistant - Engineering Asssistant

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 1999

  Cuyahoga Falls, OH: Founded in 1947, Alside is a leading manufacturer of vinyl siding and accessories, vinyl windows and patio doors, and fencing and railing products for the residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. I supported design engineers with CAD work and with administrative services.- Managed fast-paced executive office with professionalism- Administrative support to Director and 7 Engineers- Coordinated travel (domestic and international); Reconcile expense reports- Prepared memorandum, correspondence and spreadsheets- Efficiently managed director’s calendars, emails and voice mails- Managed department Purchasing Card, supplies and equipment maintenance- Attended AutoDesk school to learn AutoCAD. This is when I became an engineering assistant.- Assisted with all drawing, design and testing of new materials- Coordinated department meetings and team building events