Denise Mestanza-Taylor

Experience

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  Hudson Elementary

  Aug 1995 - Oct 2001

  Elementary School Teacher

  1995- 1996 Taught for third grade for 1 year in Hernando County.1996 - 2000 Taught grades 3-5 at Rodney B. Cox Elementary 2000 - 2001 - Taught grades 3-5, second grade at Hudson Elementary

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  Mother's Club of Hernando County

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  President

  Conducted all general membership and executive board meetings. Amended and updated Club by-laws with accordance to Robert’s Rules of Order.Submitted content to monthly newsletter with personal narrative articles and fun early-childhood learning activities for moms.Handled all member relationships and concerns.Led and organized charity drives and outreach programs.Organized and planned children's activities and holiday parties.

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  Moms on the Go

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2013

  Organizer

  Founded in June 2006, Moms on the Go strives to be an all inclusive moms' group. With active calendar and equally active message board, members continually find the encouragement, advice and support they desire and the bonding they need to survive in the frontlines of motherhood.As an organizer, I- updated membership requirements and maintaining active relationships with members through emails.- handled all removals of inactive members.- hosted and organized age appropriate activities each month.- acted as lead event coordinator to organize and plan holiday parties.- organized and planned charity events, such as collection drives, tours and volunteer opportunities. In July 2007, I was selected as "Meetup Organizer of the Week". http://orc.meetup.com/archives/2007/07/denise_is_meetu.html Show less

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  *Not Just Moms*

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

  Assistant Organizer

  Served as an Assistant Organizer for a national Meetup Organizer Forum, *Not Just Moms*. Developed new ideas and content for the message board.Problem-solved and generated ideas to assist with leading the forum.Maintained message board by organizing content and traffic flow.Interviewed members and wrote biographical content for weekly feature, "Organizer of the Week".

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  Run DMT

  Jul 2008 - now

  Blogger/Influencer

  While trying to find balance and an easy pace between it all, blogging became the means to share it all - my life and experiences as a mother runner. Run DMT (an old school play on my initials) shares a healthy lifestyle of fitness, food and family fun from a homeschooling mom on the run. Readers and followers can experience my family life with recipes, beautiful photo journaling and well-written storytelling as well as relive my races and training runs through photo-rich recaps. As a blogger and sole contributor for Run DMT, I have:- written a variety of product review posts and worked with several brands includingOpal ApplesuncommongoodsFeetures!SauconyVerizon WirelessCanadian Pure Maple SyrupGoGo SqueeZStonyfieldMamma ChiaorganicgirlKashiBlueberry CouncilJohnson & JohnsonPG EverydayVega SportCoeur SportsLorna Jane Activewear Lennar TampaReeves TampaThe Walking CompanyIron GirlPretty MuddyDirty GirlCelebration Half MarathonGirl Scouts Thin Mint SprintColor Me RadSeaWorldBusch GardensLowry Park ZooLegoLandSouthSeas Resort Visit TallahasseeEarth FareWhole FoodsSprouts Farmers Market- participated and led numerous Twitter campaigns including #TampaBayTuesday #ARunnersDrive.- led fitness challenges on Run DMT and Twitter. #lovemyabs #pushingit #Thx4planks #fitgift #sexylegs- food contributor for 5 Minutes for Mom - http://www.5minutesformom.com/- contributed healthy living and advocacy posts for MomsRising.org- Contributed a healthy recipe and fitness tips for American Family Insurance.-Sweat Pink Ambassador-Fit Fluential Ambassador-Feetures! Brand Ambassador-Served as a Trekaroo Superoo for 2014-2016I am also a member of the Mom Central, Clever Girls Network, Massive Sway, SheSpeaks, Stiletto Media, Latina Blogger Connect, Sverve and Mom It Forward. Show less

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  Tampa Bay Bloggers

  Aug 2011 - now

  Founder

  Tampa Bay Bloggers, the fastest growing blogging network in Tampa Bay, represents a hyperlocal, diverse network of bloggers and heavy online influencers.Tampa Bay Bloggers serve to connect brands with the most influential online figures through effective blogging and best social media practices for social media engagement and amplification. We strive to build a working relationship between brands to demonstrate Tampa Bay as a viable market on the same level as other major Florida markets. Our services include product review blog posts, live Tweetup events, Twitter parties and other social media events, all which can be tailored to meet your business's needs.The Tampa Bay Bloggers have partnered with Westfield, McDonalds, Ulele, Color Me Rad 5K, Big City Events, Florida Cane Vodka, TradeWinds Island Resort, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa Theatre, Datz Restaurant Group and more.As founder, - I am the lead contact and liaison between marketing firms and brands on behalf of the Tampa Bay Bloggers.- developed our own weekly Twitter chats #TampaBayTuesday- continually work with local businesses and brands to build live tweeting events for successfully marketing campaigns.that focus on social media engagement and amplification through Twitter and Instagram.- approve applicants for our network and moderate active forum on Facebook.- planned and hosted professional development workshops related to blogging.- planned and hosted numerous Twitter chats by developing the key message for a product, produced a detailed timeline of tweets and generated a report for the designated hashtag.- spoke at Blogger Brilliance conference in September 2013 about blogging as a business and best practices.- presented "Monetizing Your Blog and Best Practices" lecture to the Digital Citizenship class at University of Tampa. - collaborated and spoke at a series of Tampa Bay Bloggers' Workshops #TBBGetSocial.Twitter ID: @TBbloggerswww.tampabaybloggers.org Show less

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  10 News

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Moms Squad Contributor

  Morning news spotlight to discuss hot topics and issues related to parenting with morning news anchor, Joe Gumm.Moms Squad Videos:http://search.wtsp.com/default.aspx?ct=r&q=mom%20squad

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  Tampa Bay Homeschool Inclusive Events - TBHIvE

  Apr 2021 - now

  Founder

  Tampa Bay Homeschool Inclusive Events (TBHIvE) strives to enrich and support Tampa Bay’s homeschooling community with safe and inclusive events that welcome all students, regardless of race, religion, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.