Experience

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  Porsche cars north america

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Product specialist

  Porsche Cars of North America | Atlanta, Georgia • Product Specialist, August 2008-June 2010• Trained as a product specialist for the German manufacturer, Porsche Cars of North America• Traveled around the country as a representative for Porsche Cars of North America to meet with existing and potential clients of the brand• Setup, execution and breakdown of private and public events for the company marketing/public relations divisions• Prepared reports for supervisors using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel• Maintained client information and confidentiality by recording information using secured data entry software• Delivered detailed presentations to thousands of existing and potential clients across the country Show less

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  Dekalb county school system / gwinnett county public schools

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Elementary teacher/special education teacher

  • Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in all subject areas for a diverse group of elementary special and general education students from grades K-5• Demonstrated the ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior• Responsible for conducting meetings to review and evaluate teaching methods, student performance, and various school committee projects• Chairperson of the following committees: 4H, Campus Beautification, Recycling Initiative, Leadership Board, School Newsletter, Ethnic & Cultural Awareness, etc. Show less

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  The blessed bride, llc

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Small business owner

  Owner of The Blessed Bride, LLC :: a boutique, full-service wedding planning and coordination company. "Building relationships from proposal to anniversary!"Specializing in proposal planning, engagement events, and weddings for clients seeking quality, sophistication, and organization while planning their wedding events and activities.•Highly-motivated, dedicated, and ambitious professional with a broad background in coordinating weddings, proposals, engagement events, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.•Successful in establishing an exceptional rapport with individuals on all levels.•Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.•Extensive knowledge of operating procedures of venues and facilities. •Strong principles and practices of supervision.•Experienced host / emcee / performerSpecializing in event execution that includes, but not limited to: retirement dinners, social affairs, children's parties & activities, corporate functions, formal gala / banquets, and more. Show less

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  Chick-fil-a

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2016

  Restaurant marketing director

  • Ambassador for the brand to build relationships with local community leaders, companies, and organizations• Manage content for social media platforms, leverages digital media, and creates emotional connections and online engagement with customers• Execute market-wide activation and campaigns• Oversee all events & marketing activities • Supervise college marketing internship program and interns and develop program criteria• Responsible for media monitoring, website content, and internal employee e-newsletter • Representative for the restaurant operator for in-store and community events• Create strategies to increase guest interactions, visits, and transactions Show less

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  Chick-fil-a corporate support center

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  Marketing trainer

  Played an influential role in facilitating and managing within the Restaurant Marketing Director training program, which included the content, communication strategies, social platforms, and participant feedback.

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  Thompson technologies at chick-fil-a, inc.

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2018

  Training programs facilitator

  • Serve as a facilitator for Training Programs offerings• Ensure quality assurance of course delivery and integrity of the facilitation process• Consult with program leaders on required facilitation practices to meet program delivery needs • Support and/or lead train-the-trainer work to convert designed content into delivery-ready facilitation• Foster ongoing personal, professional, and faculty development through facilitation observation and support• Build strong relationships with program partners and engage with key program stakeholders via clear communication and influence management• Support the development of learning evaluation metrics designed to measure effectiveness of training solutions Show less

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  Chick-fil-a corporate support center

  Sept 2018 - now

  As a Lead Facilitator, I serve as a generalist with the capability to train across all audiences, programs, and subject matters within the Restaurant Training department. I also collaborate with many partners in Learning & Development to assure participant engagement, interaction, and overall learning experience. • Facilitate for all audiences, programs, and subject matters within Learning & Development• Maintain a high level of Chick-fil-A Restaurant acumen and ongoing field connection • Partner with Content Developers, Program Leads and Subject Matter Experts to ensure the most productive learning experiences are provided to the various audiences.• Assist the Facilitator Resourcing Lead with in team coordination and systems management • Stay current on facilitation skills and adult learning theory to deliver effective and up to date delivery methods Show less As a Facilitator for Learning Delivery, I serve as a generalist with the capability to train across all audiences, programs, and subject matters within the Restaurant Training department. I also collaborate with many partners in Restaurant Training to assure participant learning. • Facilitate for all audiences, programs, and subject matters within Restaurant Training • Maintain a high level of Chick-fil-A Restaurant acumen and ongoing field connection • Partner with Content Developers, Program Leads and Subject Matter Experts to ensure the most productive learning experiences are provided to the various audiences.• Assist the Facilitator Resourcing Lead with in team coordination and systems management • Stay current on facilitation skills and adult learning theory to deliver effective and up to date delivery methods Show less

  • Senior Project Lead, The Chick-fil-A Together Fund

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Lead Facilitator

    May 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Facilitator

    Sept 2018 - May 2019