Experience

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  Freelance

  • Volunteer

    • May 2020 - Present
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  American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Region

  • Charlotte,, NC

  • Interim Regional Executive

    • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
    • Charlotte,, NC

    Serving the residents of 47 counties in the western half of North Carolina, and 4 counties in northern South Carolina through 6 chapters, a team of 49 staff members and over 2,000 volunteers. We provide disaster relief, planning and preparedness, services to the armed forces, international serv...

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  American Red Cross, Central California Region

  • Camarillo, CA

  • Interim Regional Executive

    • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Camarillo, CA

    Serving as Interim Regional Executive supporting a great team of 2000+ volunteers and 30 staff members in a ten county region of Central California. Being from the east coast, I had my first experience with major wildfires in November. I used to think hurricanes were the worst but I have change...

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  American Red Cross Central Florida Region

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Interim Regional Executive

    • Jan 2017 - May 2017
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Oversee Red Cross services across Central Florida, serving 19 counties with chapters in Sarasota, Tampa, WInter Haven, Orlando, and Daytona. Lead a strong team of professional staff and volunteers.

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  Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley

  • Elkin, NC

  • Executive Director (part-time)

    • Mar 2015 - Nov 2016
    • Elkin, NC

    Served as Executive Director of this free medical clinic for adults with no health insurance and very low income. The Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley is based in Elkin, NC and serves a rural part of North Carolina, namely Surry County, Yadkin County and a portion of Wilkes County. The Clinic serv...

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  American Red Cross

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Interim Regional Executive Director

    • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Oversaw and managed American Red Cross daily operations from Fort Lauderdale to Key West as well as facilitating a merger with the Palm Beach Region.

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  American Red Cross

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer

    • Mar 2006 - Dec 2012

  • Chapter Solutions Manager

    • Jun 2004 - Mar 2006

  • Deputy Regional Officer

    • Jun 1997 - May 2004

  • Executive Director

    • Sep 1989 - Jun 1997

  • Assistant Chapter Manager

    • Nov 1985 - Sep 1989

  • Director of Donor Resources Development, Blood Services

    • Feb 1982 - Oct 1985

  • Division Representative

    • Nov 1980 - Jan 1982

  • Assistant Field Director

    • Jan 1979 - Oct 1980

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  Orlando Regional Juvenile Detention Center

  • Orlando, FL

  • Counsellor

    • Mar 1978 - Dec 1978
    • Orlando, FL

    Managed kids who were detained while awaiting a court date.