Experience

Rock from the Heart

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

• President and Executive Director (volunteer position)

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Pete and Amy Johnson founded Rock from the Heart (RFTH) after Pete survived aortic aneurysm and aortic valve replacement surgery in 2017. The organization supports heart disease education and awareness programs with a primary focus on aortic health. Amy used her experience in planning local community events and used that experience to design a two-day education and awareness event focused on aortic health, using music to inspire and bring hope to those affected by aortic disease. What started as one annual event in Minneapolis has expanded to other areas of the US. RFTH organizes events that bring the condition into the forefront and is committed to increasing public awareness of the factors that put people at risk for thoracic aortic disease, and to improving the diagnosis and management of these life-threatening condition at Rock from the Heart include: Accomplishments: • Developed and implemented strategies to promote the organization’s mission and voice. • Created complete business plan for the attainment of goals and objectives • Built an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers Show less



Maratona Communication Inc

• United States
• Telecommunications

• President

  • Jul 2008 - Present

• President

  • Jul 2008 - Present

  763.972.9968My company works with businesses from 2-200 employees to design, project manage, and implement telecommunication solutions. I have been in the telecommunication industry since 1991. We provide a full spectrum of design, project management and installation services.We have a long-standing reputation for providing unsurpassed customer service.We offer both new and refurbished equipment, all comes with a full one-year warranty.We carry wired and wireless headsets that are compatible with most telephone systems.Maratona is a communications company that works for you to find the best telecom/data solution for your growing business. They are like an insurance broker - a neutral party - finding you the best plan amongst all the carriers out there! If you are considering migration to the Cloud or an integrated telecom/data solution Show less



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development

• Event Organizer

  • 2012 - Present

  Experienced event organizer / promoter for charity fundraising events, specifically involving music acts. Founder of The Serious Moonlight Benefit for LGTBQ youth. Co-Founder and president of Rock from the Heart, LLC. DACAC board member and event organizer for annual holiday concert benefiting music and performing arts programs. I establish budgets, develop sponsor packages, secure sponsors and donors, and promote the events with the press and on social media. Experienced event organizer / promoter for charity fundraising events, specifically involving music acts. Founder of The Serious Moonlight Benefit for LGTBQ youth. Co-Founder and president of Rock from the Heart, LLC. DACAC board member and event organizer for annual holiday concert benefiting music and performing arts programs. I establish budgets, develop sponsor packages, secure sponsors and donors, and promote the events with the press and on social media.



Personnel Management Group / Award Staffing

• Telecommunication Analyst

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  worked a 3 month contract to assist the company in upgrading their existing telecommunication system to a more advanced application. During my contract, I researched multiple vendors and worked to match their product to the customer's unique needs. We ended up selecting a solution that was a blend of 2 products.. My role was also to work with the company as liaison between their telecom vendor and employees, acting as project manager during the implementation process. worked a 3 month contract to assist the company in upgrading their existing telecommunication system to a more advanced application. During my contract, I researched multiple vendors and worked to match their product to the customer's unique needs. We ended up selecting a solution that was a blend of 2 products.. My role was also to work with the company as liaison between their telecom vendor and employees, acting as project manager during the implementation process.


Business Networking International (BNI)
• United States
• Advertising Services
• Ambassador

  • 2007 - Oct 2012

Colon Cancer Coalition - Get Your Rear in Gear
• Twin Cities Race Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2011


Cross Telecom

• Romania
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• System Consultant

  • Jun 2001 - Jul 2006

  As System Consultant I provided pre and post-sale support, programming, project management and training services. Having received the highest level of certifications from Avaya for IP Office products and solutions, I was able to deliver the highest quality of system design and support. As System Consultant I provided pre and post-sale support, programming, project management and training services. Having received the highest level of certifications from Avaya for IP Office products and solutions, I was able to deliver the highest quality of system design and support.


Lucent Technologies
• United States
• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee
• system consultant

  • 1991 - 2001