Experience

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  United states navy (family services)

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  United states navy military ombusdman

  Liaison between military command and the families of service members. Provided information and referral, financial education, crisis intervention, and emotional support through phone calls and personal visits. Created, edited, and disseminated Command Family Newsletter.2-time graduate of Ombudsman Univeristy, followed by teaching at Ombusdman University. Graduate of Command Financial Specialist Training.

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  Us navy family services

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Ombudsman university instructor
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  Gwinnett sexual assault center

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Victim advocate

  Provided emotional and educational support for victims upon their arrival at the center. Took calls via the crisis hotline and provided information and support for victims- regardless of when the assault occurred

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  Evercare hospice and pallative care

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2011

  Lead clinical volunteer

  *Grief Support Services: Provide information and support to bereaved family members through telephone and written contact, personal visits; as well as facilitate a bi-weekly community grief support group.*Direct Patient Services: Home and facility patient visits. Provide companionship and end-of-life emotional support to current patients in the Hospice program.*Write up and submit -with time logs- monthly reports detailing activities and observances from each visit.

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  Family heritage creations papercrafting events

  Apr 2011 - now

  ---business owner/ designer/ instructor

  With over 20 years experience in the Papercrafting and Stamping industry- sales, project design and teaching- I founded Family Heritage Creations. My goal is to empower paper crafters through classes that will help them enhance their skills, stretch their imaginations, and gain self-esteem in their own artistic abilities. Family Heritage Creations provides Crops, Classes and Scrapbook Socials for all skill levels. Public and Private Crops & Classes are available in Lawrenceville, GA. Groups of 5 or more may reserve private Crops or Classes. Individuals may register for pre-scheduled Crops and classes.NEW- Website. Estimated launch will be in summer 2016. Previous class kits will be available for sale. In addition, read Designer's Notes for tips & tricks and more! Show less

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  Family heritage creations

  Apr 2011 - now

  Current Papercrafter's Crop Schedule:Wednesday CropsLast Wednesday of the month9:30am-3:30pmCurrent Crop Fee:$8 Pre-registered 48+ hours in advance, $10 within 48 hrs Drop-ins $10Attendees may bring snacks, ***Beverages & chocolates, goody bags will be provided.***No Open Beverages Permitted- If you bring your own drink it must have a screw on lid.Private Crops available on select Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or SundaysComing soon-Saturday Scheduled CropsLast Saturday of the Month.Email [email protected] or call (678) 231-0513 to 1.Register for the Wednesday Crops2.get information on scheduling a Private Crop or Workshop3. for Information on learning new techniques through hands-on Project Workshops Show less

  • Cards & Invitations Designer & Sales

    Aug 2013 - now

  • Independent Artist & Instructor Specialties:Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Mixed Media, Stamping & more

    Apr 2011 - now