Membership Director

• Feb 2023 - Present

Board Member

• Dec 2022 - Present

Managing Member

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2023

Director, Programs and Community Outreach

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2022

• Develop new 4,000 sqft multi-function Military Family Resource Center through volunteer and community leadership efforts, serving as the hub for off-base trainings, events, and free facility to military families • Manage all facility functions, calendars, and data bases with partner organizations, facility staff, military organizations and civilian consumers serving 900+ military members monthly through 30+ events • Design, promote and market military, transitioning veterans and milspouse programs offered at center on local installations and throughout Northwest Louisiana community through variety of platforms including social and print media marketing, organizational involvement and personal appearance opportunities • Coordinate implementation of innovative programs, strategic planning efforts, and military member mentor and DoDSkillbridge placements with lead team of 20 volunteers • Create and launch initiatives including Lil Warrior Kindness Krewe, Military Member Advisory Board, Conversations on Tough Topics, Equipping podcast series, Christmas Toy Giveaway • Plan, execute and emcee large scale events including community sponsored Thanksgiving Feast for over 1,100 military members/families, Freedom Fest and Fireworks with annual attendance of 850 military family members, KidsFest spring carnival event with nearly 2,000 military family members and 40 community and military partner vendors, Military Spouse Education and Employment Fair Show less

Partnerships and Outreach Manager

• Mar 2019 - Sep 2021

Military Programs Manager

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

• Developed and implemented new WIOA Dislocated Worker outreach program for military spouses in effort to curb unemployment and underemployment in local 10 parish (county) regional spouse population • Performed outreach through social media marketing, peer to peer conversations, mentoring opportunities, workshop delivery and speaking appearances to targeted military communities throughout NW Louisiana driving eligibility determination of 100+ spouses monthly • Interviewed, qualified, and enrolled participants in state workforce database platforms, and case managed active participants throughout duration of certificate and degree seeking programs at 8 local higher learning institutions • Created and conducted webinars, trainings, and networking events to educate potential participants on educational funding programs, work experience opportunities and employment readiness skills resources Show less

Department of Labor Employment Workshop faciltiator/trainer

• Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

As a facilitator/ trainer in this role I work hand in hand with soon-to-be Veterans to help develop THEIR self marketing messages and THEIR brand. I have the opportunity to train with 60+ separating and retiring military members across all branches and levels each month. This interactive workshop prepares our military members for the transition into civilian employment. As a dynamic facilitator I am able to connect with each participant to give them the tools they need while following Department of Labor curriculum. I offer an insight into hiring managers and business leaders minds through a network of connections I make in each military community I am a part of. By knowing the surrounding business climate I am better able to serve our members by answering the questions that concern them through their transitions. • Deliver 24-hour Department of Labor Employment Workshop to separating and retiring military members from E-1 to O-6 • Facilitate military to civilian transition to include resume, interview, budgeting, and relocation • In-person liaison between contractor and military on-site facility, Airmen and Family Readiness director and TAP management Show less

Manager of Training and Development

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2018

As a part of the Camelot Team in the real estate sales division, I found a passion for mentoring and training new sales people in the investment and real estate sales industry. Serving in a locally owned boutique brokerage setting allowed me the freedom to work with the Broker/ Owner in company visioning and strategic planning. As Training and Development Director I was able to recruit talent and train skills to over 20 new professionals in two years. Serving as an advocate through the entire process I was able to know my team members and anticipate their needs. Working with the Broker/Owner I was able to develop tailored on boarding and peer to peer training to ensure success of each employee. • Recruit top talent through social media marketing, job boards, professional networking • Develop and facilitate training programs and guidelines for new team members • Facilitate daily staff sales meetings and weekly training opportunities • Participate with Broker/Owner, Sales Manager and support staff on company visioning • Established veteran and military spouse hiring initiative and hiring preference Show less

Licensed Realtor

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2017

• Designed Marketing and Sales of properties in the Montgomery/ River Region area specializing in Military relocation and transition • Directed and organized maintenance of 180+ rental properties on our program with contracted and on-staff contractors • Managed and oversaw staff of receptionist, bookkeeper, accountant and showing agents • Designed Marketing and Sales of properties in the Montgomery/ River Region area specializing in Military relocation and transition • Directed and organized maintenance of 180+ rental properties on our program with contracted and on-staff contractors • Managed and oversaw staff of receptionist, bookkeeper, accountant and showing agents

Independent Contractor/ Local Coordinator

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

As a local ambassador and coordinator for ETC I was able to organize and oversee the hosting of 15-20 students a year throughout Central Alabama as a part of the Department of State Public Diplomacy program. ETC is a small exchange student company overseeing students from 15 countries from around the world spending four to eight months as a part of the J1 Educational Visa program throughout the US. I was lucky enough to spend several days a month in social environments with our students and their families. As a local coordinator working with our regional director I served as the first contact and conduit of information to families of students during illness, surgeries, behavioral issues, and transitions from host homes. As the ‘parent’ of 5 exchange students from Germany I am proud of the work I was able to do and the impact I made in 50+ lives. • Foster relationships with local school officials and community organizations • Recruit host families for students from 15 nations and 4 continents • Facilitate cross cultural orientation trainings and social opportunities monthly • Promote and market US Department of State citizen diplomacy program • Intermediate and resolve conflicts with students, families, and schools Show less

Instructor - Facilitating Leadership and Group Skills Seminar

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

• Participated in 132-hour senior level training session achieving certificate • Developed marketing material and promote participation throughout community • Facilitated 40-hour training workshop to two groups of 10 multiservice and multicultural senior leader’s spouses resulting in preparing them for leadership awareness, facilitating and group dynamic skills in their leadership roles in the military • Participated in 132-hour senior level training session achieving certificate • Developed marketing material and promote participation throughout community • Facilitated 40-hour training workshop to two groups of 10 multiservice and multicultural senior leader’s spouses resulting in preparing them for leadership awareness, facilitating and group dynamic skills in their leadership roles in the military

Resource Development Manager/ Campaign Administration

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

• Facilitated campaign presentations to potential donors in over 50 community employers • Secured donors and promote brand to increase financial and volunteer support • Photographed events, produce press releases and prepare print and social marketing • Conducted various outreach projects with adults and youth throughout the region • Trained area Loaned Execs/volunteers through annual meetings, luncheons and seminars • Facilitated campaign presentations to potential donors in over 50 community employers • Secured donors and promote brand to increase financial and volunteer support • Photographed events, produce press releases and prepare print and social marketing • Conducted various outreach projects with adults and youth throughout the region • Trained area Loaned Execs/volunteers through annual meetings, luncheons and seminars