Experience

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  The Town Of Barnstable

  • Town Councilor

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  Town of Barnstable

  • Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States

  • Town Councilor

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States

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  Cummaquid Golf Club

  • Cummaquid, MA

  • Board Member

    • 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Cummaquid, MA

    After having served as tournament co-chair of the nine hole women's league, serving on the building committee, and running the Scotch Ball program every Thursday evening for a total of six un-consecutive years, I have been elected to the board of Cummaquid Golf Club.

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  Self Employed

  • Cape Cod/Hyannis

  • Community Advocate

    • 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Cape Cod/Hyannis

    Working in partnership with the Infrastructure Committee of the Cape Cod Technology Council, Mark Ells the Town Manager, the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce, the Business Improvement District (BID), and OpenCape to bring fiber to the immediate downtown area in Hyannis: North Street, Main Street and South Street. Ultimate goal is to balance the economy by providing the infrastructure that supports innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities. Barnstable County's wages fall dramatically behind the State and the Nation. Fiber is critical to addressing the wage gap.

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  Massachusetts Maritime Academy

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Past Member of Board of Trustees

    • 2012 - Oct 2017

    Appointed in 2012 to a five year term, I served as Chair of the Facilities and Finance Committee and also serve as one of three members of the Audit and Governance committee. I Chaired the Search Committee for a new President in 2015, and in spring of 2017 was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. In October of 2017, Gov Baker chose not to re-appoint me to a second term, so I am no longer associated with MMA. MMA is one of nine state colleges in the Commonwealth of MA.

  • Trustee/Foundation

    • 1995 - May 2013

    I was active as a Trustee on the MMA Foundation. I directed the strategic planning session in 2001 that helped guide them on the path to raising $25million as their goal. I have been active in the planning and implementation of numerous fund raisers for them.

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  CAPE COD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

  • Barnstable County

  • Past Chair

    • 1997 - Oct 2017
    • Barnstable County

    In addition to being the Chair of the CCEDC, I ran the Grants Committee which implemented the Cape & Island License Plate fund grant program to benefit economic development on Cape Cod for 18 years. I also represented the CCEDC on the Smarter Cape Partnership. I built and maintained the CCEDC web site.(Wordpress) Note: Due to the rewrite of County Legislation, which was politically motivated to reformulate the CCEDC to primarily focus on the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy which is a product of the Cape Cod Commission, the CCEDC was disbanded, and repopulated with new members. The grants program has not functioned since this occurred in the fall of 2017.

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  independent writing and editing professional

  • Chief Cook and Bottle Washer

    • 2007 - Sep 2016

    I work with wen designers and create web content on an as needed basis for clients. I also created and provided the content for the public relations for the recent sale of Mid-Cape Home Centers for both the internal staff and public media. I have created and run numerous campaigns for local not for profits including the Hyannis Public Library and others.

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  Planning Board

  • Barnstable, MA

  • Past Board Member

    • 2003 - Jun 2015
    • Barnstable, MA

    I served three- three year terms. I served as Chair of the Planning Board. We passed economically viable and growth oriented zoning. We wrote the update of our local comprehensive plan. We created the Growth Incentive Zone. We supported the DCPC for the Craigville Beach area.

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  Cape Cod Voice

  • Business Manager

    • Mar 2006 - Nov 2007

    I created a 24 month strategic plan for this organization and was then hired to implement the plan. The plan included expansion to a new territory. I expanded the sales force and created the Cape Cod Almanac--a new revenue producing product. The BOD and I had a difference of opinion and so I departed from this company. After my departure, the company replaced me with someone who they paid double my salary. He drove the company out of business within 9 months.

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  Hyannis Rotary Club

  • Member

    • 1988 - 2004

    I was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Hyannis in 1994. I had perfect attendance at that club for 18 years. I helped elevate the home show and the (then) media auction to new heights in fund raising levels.

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  Smart Planning & Growth Coalition

  • Director

    • 2001 - 2003

    Secured grant funds and local matching funds to sponsor an economic study on the effect of chain stores on the local economy. In addition, produced a local campaign to raise awareness of buying local, and the positive effects of of supporting our local community. Supported local efforts to create regional smart zoning.

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  CommuniCom

  • General Manager

    • 2001 - 2002

    Implementation of a business plan. Managed the boot strapping of an early stage IT support business. Hired all personnel and fulfilled plan's goals. Created a "salable" business from nothing.

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  Puritan Clothing Company

  • Co-Owner

    • Nov 1975 - Jan 1999

    This is a family business. I worked in this local (to Cape Cod) apparel retail chain since I was 11, and learned the business from the bottom up. Tasks included stock work, inventory control, sales, merchandising, buying, planning, budgeting, marketing and customer retention. As an adult, I eventually became part owner of the business.

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  Cape Cod Bank & Trust

  • Board Member

    • 1984 - 1999

    I served as a member of the board of trustees, on the audit committee as well as the ALCO committee, and for a time served on the Executive committee. I was opposed to the sale of CCBT to TD Banknorth.

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  Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Ex-President

    • 1979 - 1999

    I served as President for this organization in some of its formative years. We broadened the base of membership and secured appropriate leadership to grow the organization. We also began the Pops by the Sea when I was on the Board.