Experience

Avon Representative/Writer

• Sales/Writer of Irish History

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  I am currently semi-retired and trying my hand at my dream of writing a book and also giving Avon a trial-run!! I would like to write about my great-great grandparents who came over to America from Ireland in the late 1800's running from the feared appearance of another "Potato Famine". The horrendous "Irish Potato Famine" that occurred from 1945-1950 was extremely devastating and in 1979 another famine reared it's ugly head, but was not as wide-spread and deadly as the prior one. Many people left out of fear of seeing what their parents experienced during the first one in 1945. Presently, I am doing research about the conditions in Ireland and finding out more information about my GG grandparents. My book will be a fictionalized historical saga taken from many of the facts that I find out about my family. Show less



Society's Assets

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Present

  Started two Advocacy groups for the Disabled and Elderly in Racine, WI and Kenosha, WI. Advanced membership and visibility of the group in their prospective community. Prepared information regarding pending political information and facilitated meetings. Started two Advocacy groups for the Disabled and Elderly in Racine, WI and Kenosha, WI. Advanced membership and visibility of the group in their prospective community. Prepared information regarding pending political information and facilitated meetings.



Dickinson County Healthcare System

• Director/Patient Assistance Program, LPN

  • Aug 2000 - Jan 2009

  • Created and directed a community program to assist individuals without prescription coverage to obtain free medication from pharmaceutical companies. • Advocacy directing clients to available healthcare resources locally, state wide and nationally. • Volunteered recruitment, training and supervision. • Wrote grants, newsletters and created fundraising opportunities. • Oversaw Medicare D, Social Security Subsidy Enrollment service & general office procedure • Collaborated and maintained relationships with community organizations. • Conducted community educational presentations. Awards/Recognitions - *Hero of the Uninsured 2008, *Michigan Legislator Recognition Letters, *Excellence in Community Benefit Award 2006-Michigan Hospital Association Show less