Experience

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  Self Published Author

  • Oakton, VA

  • Writer/Published Author

    • Jan 1987 - Present
    • Oakton, VA

    Written and published two books, "Dreams of the Dove of Peace" in 1987 and "Dancing Within the Vortex" in 2007. The first book, which is out-of-print, was a book of poetry and illustrations. The second book is my spiritual autobiography and a self-help book for people who have...

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  Eleison Group

  • Oakton, VA

  • Independent Contractor

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Oakton, VA

    Independent Contractor and Intake Specialist working with The Eleison Group and Eaves Law Firm who represent victims of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma from exposure to Roundup Herbicide, victims of cancer from asbestos and Opioid overdose and victims of sex-trafficking, with lawsuits on their behalf ...

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  Eleison Group/Iraq War Fund/MM-Law

  • Arlingto, VA (remote work from home)

  • Paralegal Consultant/Independent Contractor

    • May 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Arlingto, VA (remote work from home)

    • Intake coordinator with Eleison Group serving veterans of the Iraq war • Assisted attorney’s at MM-Law in preparing lawsuit against nine European banks who were responsible for financing ISIS against our veterans during the Iraq war• Interviewed veterans by phone to get their stories of injur...

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  Vienna Presbyterian Church

  • 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180

  • Childcare Coordinator

    • Jan 2012 - May 2017
    • 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180

    • Recruited, trained and scheduled volunteer childcare providers in the nursery• Increased the number of childcare providers needed from a small volunteer staff of 15 to a large volunteer staff of 45 within a year• Mentored a teen childcare provider to become an outstanding church youth leader th...

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  Saturn of Fairfax

  • Fairfax, VA

  • Cashier/Receptionist

    • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Fairfax, VA

    • Assisted customers dropping off and picking up their cars and answered phones

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  The Women's Center

  • Vienna, VA

  • Intake Supervisor

    • Apr 2000 - Feb 2009
    • Vienna, VA

    • Trained interns and volunteers to assist, by phone or in person, with client emergencies in the areas of abuse, homelessness, joblessness, and other issues • Assisted clients with psychological trauma in a safe, caring environment• Ministered to clients, by phone or in person, struggling with s...

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  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  • Washington, DC

  • Freedom of Information Assistant

    • Jun 1976 - Jun 1981
    • Washington, DC

    • Established a referral system of FOI programs for distribution to government officers• Responsible for applicant screening based on the FOI Act for EPA Headquarters and regional offices

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  Air National Guard

  • San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO and Washington, DC

  • Administrative Assistant/Staff Sergeant

    • Jun 1973 - Jun 1979
    • San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO and Washington, DC

    • Organized conferences and workshops for EEOC meetings at the Pentagon• Recruiter at Lowry AFB Palace Chase Program, Denver, CO• Coordinated the ANG summer Youth Leaders Program for DC inner city youths