Experience

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  Burlington Generator

  • Burlington, Vermont

  • Outreach Coordinator

    • Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Burlington, Vermont

    Creating a community of collaboration between artists, engineers, entrepreneurs and artisans at Burlington's first maker and business incubator space. Facilitating access to studio space and access to professional state-of the-art tools, cutting-edge classes and special events.

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  United Way of Chittenden County

  • South Burlington, VT

  • Loaned Executive

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • South Burlington, VT

    I worked closely with Keypersons and their committees and Executive Directors to develop strategies and manage their 2013 workplace campaigns. Primary contact for 50 accounts with a $3.9 million agency collective impact goal.

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  Vermont Works for Women

  • Winooski, VT

  • Program Coordinator

    • Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
    • Winooski, VT

    Recruited participants and developed teaching modules for "Step Up"career-entry training (plumbing, electrical, cable technician, transportation, law enforcement). Maintained marketing and communications. Researched and grew employer relationships. FRESH Food job coach for kitchen trainees. Recruited Franklin-Grand Isle volunteers for the Women's Mentoring program.

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  Thymes Two Caterers

  • Burlington, Vermont

  • Business Owner

    • 1996 - 2012
    • Burlington, Vermont

    As owner of this creative kosher catering company for 16 years, I created sumptuous food-related experiences for groups of 25-250 people. Hired student trainees, providing them with industry skill mastery and a work reference. Donated services and a percentage of profits to charity to improve food-scarce communities.

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  ExpressJet Airlines

  • Burlington, VT

  • Airport Services/Ground Services

    • Feb 2008 - Jan 2011
    • Burlington, VT

    Provided responsive customer services and regional aircraft support as part of a team. Worked well with a variety of personnel and passenger personalities. Managed multiple priorities and complex airline situations.

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  Barnes and Noble Booksellers

  • South Burlington VT

  • Community Relations Manager

    • 1997 - 2008
    • South Burlington VT

    Dynamic literacy contact for regional authors, customers and the public. Initiated targeted outreach to accomplish goals. Represented customer interests with 30 monthly in-store and community events. Partnered with over 100 schools and non-profits on literacy fundraising efforts for over a decade. Accomplished $500,000 of record-breaking institutional business in one year.

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  Career Networks

  • Williston, VT

  • Career Development Counselor & Business Consultant

    • 1995 - 1997
    • Williston, VT

    Individualized career and job search plans in client appointments. Led job skill training seminars in the community and consulted with companies to deliver outplacement services. Grew the owner's business through a self-designed marketing plan.

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  The University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education

  • Burlington, VT

  • Curriculum Developer

    • 1992 - 1994
    • Burlington, VT

    Developed, implemented and evaluated six national conferences for higher education, nursing and business markets. In the wellness realm, implemented a variety of employee wellness activities, including piloting an incentive-based walking program. Worked with Marketing to design communications and materials.

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  Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

  • Burlington, VT

  • Director of Professional Training

    • 1979 - 1992
    • Burlington, VT

    Created a quarterly training calendar of sexuality/reproductive health workshops for New England health, human service and education professionals. Managed CEU applications and awards. First trainer contact for international medical visitors and the public. Selected to provide a six-week train-the trainers course in Uganda. Professional training efforts were cited for excellence by Planned Parenthood Federation of America as a new model for affiliate revenue generation.