Experience

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  Ups

  Jun 1994 - May 2001

  Professional driver

  Delivered to over 40 different routes ranging from urban to rural areas and maintained superior customer service that has made UPS an industry leader.

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  The tape company

  Nov 2003 - Aug 2004

  Warehouse manager

  Controlled inventory, organized data products & performed data entry. Shipped, received, and delivered media products to local customer base.

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  Office of u.s. congressman pete sessions

  Mar 2005 - May 2005

  2005 intern
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  The gazette

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

  Freelance sports writer

  Reported on various sports and wrote articles on topics ranging from Olympic and professional events to collegiate and high school sports.Produced and maintained statistical pages using various desktop publishing software. Incorporated information from the Associated Press Wire, websites, via phone or e-mail, and from reporters.

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  Iron mountain

  Sept 2008 - Nov 2010

  Record center specialist

  Maintained customer inventory through efficient performance of record center tasks including retrievals, incoming files, destructions, internal moves, and permanent withdrawals.Planned, coordinated, and mediated several large projects involving sensitive materials for our clients and completed these tasks ahead of schedule in a cost-effective manner.

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  Red energy public relations

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Red Energy Public Relations has offices in Colorado, Boston and Los Angeles. Our team works with senior executives in industries including luxury retirement communities, aerospace/defense, technology, education, entertainment, health care and government. We recently founded the Showcase of Retirement Communities concept to showcase luxury senior living options in cities nationwide. Our current clients or those we've recently done work for include the National Security Innovation Competition, Garden Thieves Motion Pictures, Zonta International, Department of Defense, NASA, Centura Health and Chick-fil-A. We specialize in: Advertising/Creative, Copywriting/Editing, Exhibit Design, Sponsorship Management, Web Design, Branding, Event Planning, Market Research, Focus Groups, Executive Media Training & Crisis Management. Our media placements include CNN, BBC, NBC, CBS, FOX News, ESPN, National Public Radio, Telemundo, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Time Magazine, Good Morning America and Animal Planet. We have experience coordinating 12 major movie and television publicity projects strategically communicating for our clients to millions worldwide. Show less For Red Energy PR, I created corporate foundation statements, redeveloped the website, including content management, copywriting and editing. Additionally, I worked on website redevelopment using written project plans with Gantt charts.For multiple accounts, including the Craft Lager Festival, Chick-fil-A and Pinkberry & LuLu's Frozen Yogurt, I performed account service and public relations functions (Advertising/Creative, Copywriting/Editing, Sponsorship Management, Branding, Event Planning, Market Research, and Media Relations). Show less

  • Account Services Coordinator

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  • Account Services Coordinator

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
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  Federal records management

  May 2013 - Nov 2017

  Director of operations and business development

  Responsible for all aspects of FRM, including sales, marketing, operations, and finances.Extensive experience with inside and outside sales.Demonstrated ability to develop sales opportunities to meet new demands.Researched and designed public relations & marketing campaigns.Developed social media presence for FRM and Federal Document Shredding.Fostered partnerships with businesses, trade groups, and non-profit entities.Worked with all sectors, including medical, legal, governmental, military & small business.Increased revenue and accounts by over 35%.Signed over 25 new accounts within one year, including six of FRM’s Top 10 largest accounts.Managed large projects through successful completion, including a 23,000 container move ahead of schedule with 100% accuracy, while managing a team of four subordinates.Written integral parts in winning RFPs, including development of project plans.Oversee daily operations for multiple facilities, while maintaining inventory through performing and directing record center tasks.Planned and coordinated consolidation of multiple facilities, while directing several team members to successful completion and ahead of schedule.Assisted in the facilitation of major system software upgrade for the company.Assisted in laying out foundational structures for warehouse operations.Provided daily direction to permanent and/or temporary employees in order to accomplish specific projects and tasks.Research and resolve discrepancies encountered during processes and communicate difficult issues to higher levels of leadership.Set sales goals and carries out business development functions.Effectively uses metrics to aid and measure performance.Ensures customers' needs are meet with exceptional service.Builds internal and external relationships, fosters collaboration.Provides accurate reports in both sales and operations.Ensures compliance of all federal, state and company regulations. Show less

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  Colorado springs philharmonic orchestra

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  Grants and events manager

  Exceeded at a full range of activities required for grants (research, prepare, submit, and manage proposals) to foundation, corporate, and government sources.Crafted persuasive, concise narratives to potential donors, foundations, and sponsors for an education outreach initiative that expanded by 162 percent in 2015-16. A feat of “unprecedented growth,” according to Carnegie Hall. Created and implemented a project plan and communication strategy for the Philharmonic’s Celebrity Bartending fundraising event that exceeded revenue projections by 340 percent. Many other organizations inquired about how to replicate the event.Planned and implemented the Star Wars Brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel, which was open to the public and in support of the Philharmonic’s Star Wars concert.Created and implemented a project plan and communications strategy for the Philharmonic’s 89th Anniversary Season Celebration.Performed guest relations for special events and concerts during the season.Coordinated with Communication Department on messaging strategies for development support appeals and events, including crafting press releases and radio appearances. Show less

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  Goodwill staffing

  Mar 2018 - now

  As an Account Executive for Goodwill Staffing, I work hard to connect members of a dedicated workforce with businesses seeking qualified candidates. I believe in fostering long-term relationships with our business partners by carefully listening and assessing their needs to find the best match.

  • Staffing Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Interim Staffing Manager

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Account Executive

    Mar 2018 - May 2022