Experience

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty/Lake Country

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Business Development

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate. Coldwell Banker is the oldest national real estate brand in the United States and today has a network of approximately 85,000 sales associates and brokers working in nearly 3,100 offices in 51 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker brand is known for creating innovative consumer services as recently seen by being the first national real estate brand to augment its web site www.coldwellbanker.com for smart phones, the first to create a iPhone application and the first to fully harness the power of video in real estate listings, news and information through its Coldwell Banker On LocationSM YouTube channel. The Coldwell Banker system is a leader in specialty markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Coldwell Banker Previews International® marketing program. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. Show less



Rotary International District 6910

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rotaract Chair

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Rotary International is an organization of service clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 33,976 clubs and over 1.22 million members worldwide. Selected to serve as the 2012-2013 Rotaract Chair to provide information and support for District 6910 Rotary clubs to encourage participation in Rotaract, a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18-30. Typically community-based or university-based, Rotaract Clubs are sponsored by a local Rotary club making them true "partners in service" and key members of the Rotary family. Show less

• Literacy & Numeracy Projects Chair

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2011

  Rotary International is an organization of service clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 33,976 clubs and over 1.22 million members worldwide. Selected by District Governors to provide information and support for District 6910 Rotary clubs to encourage participation in programs and projects that promote universal literacy and educational opportunities for all. Show less



Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2004 - Sep 2010

  Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization established to give books to Georgia children to give our State an educated, competitive, and productive workforce. Selected by the Board of Directors to serve as Executive Director with limited participation in 7 counties. Managed 1.7M budget, led the financial reporting, and annual audit and tax return process, provided high profile presentations, and cultivated community relationships to expand program to 73 counties including a state-wide partnership with Rotary in less than 6 years. Developed and implemented promotion, publicity, and associated programs to create awareness and gain acceptance for new and existing community services. Structured newsletters, award nominations, grant applications, publicity releases, conducted news conferences, and performed associated Community Action Team start-up functions to escalate enrollment and grant writing successes to increase funds for operating budget by 20%. Responsible for the day-to-day operations, financials, and support for development functions and areas related to internal and external relations, strategic planning, and board development. Specific duties include developing opportunities to raise the organization’s profile through ongoing networking, cultivation of media contacts, and interaction with community and business leaders. Show less



Flambeau, Inc

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Customer Relations Manager

  • Apr 1999 - Feb 2004

  Flambeau, Inc. encompasses a diverse range of manufactured plastic products, providing customer assistance in design and specifications of injection and blow molded thermoplastic components and products, building of tools and fixtures, and contract manufacturing of complete assemblies. Served as full-time Customer Relations Manager of Flambeau Inc. while simultaneously increasing sales in the proprietary Fluid Systems products by 32%. Managed internal and external customer relations and sales for proprietary Fluid Systems products. Specific duties included employee supervision and company communications. Show less



Applebee's Division of Avado Brands, Inc

• Restaurant Maintenance/Capital Improvement Manager

  • Aug 1995 - Dec 1998

  Apple South, Inc., a former nationwide restaurant operator, sold its 264 franchised Applebee's restaurants in a projected $500 million divestment aimed at spurring its more profitable food chains. While serving as Restaurant Maintenance/Capital Improvement Manager, designed database program to structure and maintain $6.5 million in capital improvement expenditure data reducing budget planning time and item replacement costs by 30% while increasing organization and budget status communication. Program shared with several concepts and currently houses 16,223 project entries to be utilized as a history record and future budgeting benchmark. Developed a prototype facilities upgrade manual for a projected $3.6 million remodel venture for 51 facilities that has become the divisional standard. Manual was proposed as a franchise standard due to its proven project organization, cost-effective materials, and vendor data. Navigated the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) purchasing, delivery, and installation for 20 new restaurant locations with a project deadline achievement rate of 100%. Leveraged cost savings of $100,000 by identifying overpayments and negotiating a national account for termite control services reducing the annual service contract budget by 25%. Managed capital improvement projects for 264 Applebee's restaurants. Specific duties included budget planning, purchasing, and multiple project management. Show less



Morgan County Board of Education

• Director of After School Program & Self Contained Classroom Teacher, Grades 4 & 2

  • Aug 1990 - Jul 1995

  While serving as a full time self contained classroom teacher, selected by Principal to serve as the after-school program director to recruit, train and hire staff, communicate with nearby schools to connect with parents of children who need the services of the after-school program, and ensure the quality and safety of the programs offered. Composed and received grants worth $20,000 for supplies and after-school program services. As classroom teacher, responsible to ensure that each student is provided a comprehensive educational experience within a safe and loving environment. Plan and implement a course of study that helps students advance as learners. Present lessons in ways that engage the class at their level while leading them deeper into the materials. Create a lively, stimulating environment full of interesting supplemental materials for follow-up work. Collaborate with the school system and colleagues to track the education and attendance of students. Monitor, evaluate and report their progress in core areas. Nurture the developmental needs of students, such as their intellectual interests, emotional needs, physical changes, spiritual questions and relational conflicts. Maintain professional standards in this endeavor, doing more supportive listening than talking. Seek out relationships with others involved in the lives of the students, including parents, coaches, other educators, administrators and extracurricular directors. Send progress reports home to inform parents of any potential issues with their child's grades. Schedule conferences with families who are struggling, in order to offer academic support. Show less



Northeast Georgia Regional Education Service Agency

• Adult Staff Development Instructor

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) is a resource team that enhances student achievement through building capacity in staff to lead improvement in schools and school systems, providing Shared Services, and enabling systems to maximize fiscal resources. Selected to serve as instructor for several language based staff development classes for Northeast Georgia teachers. Responsible for planning, facilitation, and implementation, of facility in-service education for area certified classroom teachers. Show less



Clarke County Board of Education

• Self-Contained Classroom Teacher

  • Jan 1988 - Jul 1990

  As classroom teacher, it was my responsibility to ensure that each student is provided a comprehensive educational experience within a safe and loving environment. Plan and implement a course of study that helps students advance as learners. Present lessons in ways that engage the class at their level while leading them deeper into the materials. Create a lively, stimulating environment full of interesting supplemental materials for follow-up work. Collaborate with the school system and colleagues to track the education and attendance of students. Monitor, evaluate and report their progress in core areas. Nurture the developmental needs of students, such as their intellectual interests, emotional needs, physical changes, spiritual questions and relational conflicts. Maintain professional standards in this endeavor, doing more supportive listening than talking. Seek out relationships with others involved in the lives of the students, including parents, coaches, other educators, administrators and extracurricular directors. Send progress reports home to inform parents of any potential issues with their child's grades. Schedule conferences with families who are struggling, in order to offer academic support. Show less