Experience

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  Odyssey Mentoring

  • Based in Portland, Oregon - we work where you need us.

  • Mentorship, Leadership & Communication Training - Speaker and Executive Coaching

    • Sep 2009 - Present
    • Based in Portland, Oregon - we work where you need us.

    The Speakers Coach - Take your craft up a notch or prepare youself and your team to WIN when you make a high-stakes presentation. Am I the coach for you? Message me and we'll set up a FREE 15-minute consultation.Coaching- Entrepreneurs, executives, and managers- Start-ups, small and medium-sized companies. Corporate Training - Do you want to build strong leaders, increase employee engagement, raise productivity and profits? I teach the people skills you need to succeed. I deliver professional mentorship and leadership training that strengthens your existing programs and staff. Don't have a mentoring or leadership development program? I'll help you to build a program that's strong from the start. Message me or go to my website: www.SusanBenderPhelps.com.- Interpersonal Communication: Work Effectively With Just About Anyone - Your people will learn how to work effectively regardless of their different personality and working styles, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, age, and genders. - Leadership & Mentorship Program Design & Launch: The most effective program for your organization and goals. Designing your program is just the first step. Your launch course will be the training that allows your people to learn the skills they need to succeed. Your people will start strong and stick with the program over time to produce the results you want.- Coaching for Leadership & Mentor Program Managers: Ensuring the highest levels of participation takes management, support, coordination, and resources. I work with your people so your program starts with a high level of participation and continues to thrive over time. I help them avoid the predictable pitfalls and solve the unexpected problems that inevitably arise to keep your program on track.I'm interested in making company contacts with decision makers who are Meeting Planners, CEO's, HR Directors, Managers and Event Planners who want to hire a dynamic, insightful, engaging speaker or corporate trainer.

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  Rose and Fern Cellars LLC

  • McMinnville, OR

  • Qwner

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • McMinnville, OR

    We make wonderful Oregon wine: Pinot Noir, Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé, Pinot Noir Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, and Grenache Rosé. We sell at farmers markets, community events and we offer private wine tasting events at your location for your clients and employees. Ask for them where fine wines are sold. Www.roseandferncellars.com - Give us a call at 503-547-4000.

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  ASPIRE Magazine

  • Contributing Writer

    • Jul 2013 - Nov 2015

    ASPIRE Magazine was on a mission to drive and inspire businesses to move the world forward by providing readers with inspiring game changer interviews, expert business and marketing advice, "how to" advice from leaders in many different fields of expertise, money talk and tips on the hottest emerging trends and technology.

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  Washington County Dems Central Committee

  • Hillsboro, OR

  • Past Chair, Precinct Committee Person, Neighborhood Leader, Delegate to the Democratic Party of OR

    • Jan 2013 - Nov 2014
    • Hillsboro, OR

    This was a volunteer leadership position. It was my honor to serve my community in this capacity. I will continue to be active in local politics.

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  Deacon Charitable Foundation

  • Portland, Oregon Area, Seattle, Washington Area, California

  • Executive Director

    • Dec 2009 - Feb 2014
    • Portland, Oregon Area, Seattle, Washington Area, California

    The Foundation (www.DeaconCharitableFoundation.org) makes grants on behalf of the employees of S.D. Deacon in California, Oregon and Washington. It was my privilege to work with our volunteer giving committees to make a difference in our communities. Our giving focused on children & families, the environment and animals.

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  Washington County Commission on Children & Families

  • Washington County, Oregon

  • Member

    • Oct 2008 - 2013
    • Washington County, Oregon

    I was a member of the Executive Committee, former chair the Community Schools Action Team and co-chair of the Children's Opportunity Fund Initiative.

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  Beaverton Chamber of Commerce

  • Beaverton, OR

  • Enthusiastic Member, Leadership Beaverton Alum

    • 2002 - 2011
    • Beaverton, OR

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  Washington County Museum

  • Interim Director of Development

    • Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

    The Washington County Museum ignites the imagination, actively engaging the public in learning how history, art, technology and our innovative pioneering spirit have shaped today’s communities—bringing to life the diverse cultures that have so richly defined this remarkable region.

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  Tualatin Hills Park Foundation

  • Development Coordinator

    • Nov 2002 - Jul 2009

    I was the first full-time and only employee of the foundation for six and a half years. I raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation in support of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.

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  Global Partners for Youth

  • Workshop Leader

    • 1997 - 2009

    I trained adults to be effective mentors to at risk youth - middle and high school age students.

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  Oregon Family Support Network

  • Interim Executive Director

    • Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

    Managed a statewide organization that supported the parents of children with mental illnesses. Supervised staff and volunteers, a federal grant program, advocated for improvements in the delivery of mental health services and assisted in the search for a permanent executive director.

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  New Mexico Youth at Risk

  • Executive Director

    • Sep 1993 - Jun 2000

    We provided mentoring programs for at-risk middle school students.

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  Professional Engineers Group

  • Marketing Director

    • Mar 1987 - Jun 1990

    Multidisciplinary firm (civil, structural, electrical, mechanical) doing design work for private and government projects.