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Work History
Education
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Aimee Hill

Aimee Hill

Award-Winning Author| Business Owner| Executive Director |Social Work
Sebastian,Fl

Summary

Versatile executive leader, author, and entrepreneur with a strong background in communications, brand development, and strategic operations. Proven success in building partnerships, leading cross-functional teams, and driving growth through clear, engaging messaging. Award-winning writer skilled in storytelling, marketing, and digital strategy, combining creative insight with business acumen to strengthen brands and inspire results.

Work History

Small Business Owner

Sandbar Sunday Outfitters
Sebastian, FL
11.2017 - Current
  • Developed and trademarked lifestyle brand, establishing unique market presence.
  • Designed brand elements alongside social media and digital marketing strategies.
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize product offerings and pricing strategies.
  • Implemented streamlined inventory ordering and delivery tracking processes.
  • Created customer loyalty programs that significantly increased sales revenue.
  • Participated in local community events to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
  • Oversaw daily operations, focusing on customer service and financial management.

Author

Martin Sisters Publishing
06.2012 - Current
  • Authored three fictional novels: Don't You Cry (2015), Don't You Tell (2016), and All the Gray in Between, currently unpublished.
  • Won four Royal Palm Literary Awards from the Florida Writers Association in 2016, 2019, and 2024.
  • Runner-up for the Florida Writers Association Book of the Year in 2024.
  • Participated in industry networking events with agents, publishers, and publicists.
  • Published two short stories in Florida Writers Association Collections (2015, 2016).
  • Quoted in February 2014 Foster Focus Magazine regarding dynamics of working with birth parents.

Executive Director

Executive Roundtable of Indian River County
07.2014 - 10.2022
  • Provided consultation, assistance, and support to the Executive Roundtable in carrying out its mission, policies, and action plans while meeting target timelines. Coordinated all activities associated with the Roundtable. Facilitated community collaborations are needed to accomplish the mission of the Roundtable. Prepared all meeting materials and arrangements for Executive Roundtable meetings, and disseminated meeting information to members on a timely basis.
  • Assisted all committees of the Roundtable in reporting their progress, barriers, and recommendations. Established cooperative partnerships with community agencies and funders to track the progress of local initiatives, the effectiveness of interventions, and the validity of risk-assessment instruments.
  • Identified potential funding sources, and prepared grant proposals.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for funding opportunities with the local community. Worked in conjunction with the Roundtable Treasurer to perform office management duties, including, but not limited to, budget, payroll, accounts payable, grant management, and accounts receivable.
  • Developed and maintained the organization's website, promotional materials, and social media. Developed and implemented programs and projects identified within the mission of the Roundtable. Coordinated Kids at Hope in Indian River County, a national program focused on the success of all children.
  • Remote Position

Partnership Specialist

US Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Planned, developed, and coordinated partnership agreements to ensure activities at all levels of community census planning and response were carried out, resolved problems encountered, and determined the need for renegotiation.
  • Addressed questions, concerns, and issues related to current and potential partners and stakeholders within the county.
  • Established partnership agreements with local governments, local businesses, and community organizations to develop specific strategies to eliminate enumeration barriers in specific regions, in support of the Decennial Census.
  • Developed presentations, gave briefings, conducted meetings, and promoted partnerships with various governments, local businesses, and community groups, with the goal of increasing the response rate of the Decennial Census, all while working remotely.

School Social Worker

Indian River County School District
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Participated in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the mental health program for the school district.
  • Coordinated assigned programs and ensured compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
  • Developed guides and other support materials needed by assigned programs. Developed and/or assisted in grant proposals.
  • Developed partnerships with parents. Collaborated with teachers, school personnel, and students. Provided referrals for outside mental health counseling as needed.
  • Partnered with local agencies to facilitate access to community resources.
  • Sunset Position

Executive Director

Howard M. Jenkin Medical Foundation
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for the structure and formation of the foundation, including the development of all organizational documents: 501(c)(3), Florida Articles of Non-Profit, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Financial Policy, Student and Employee Handbooks, and Student Application Packet.
  • Developed the organization's website, promotional flyers, and advertising material.
  • Responsible for the creation and effectiveness of committees, and reports of progress to the Board of Directors.
  • Networked with key community leaders and launched donation campaigns to advance objectives and ensure the success of the Foundation.

Team One Specialist

United For Families
01.2009 - 09.2010
  • Conducted extensive background investigations of families involved in Protective Supervision with the Florida Department of Children and Families in order to create a written report with service recommendations.
  • Served on a team of five experts to staff each case transferring from Protective Supervision to Case Management and gave input and recommendations on the direction of each case.

Lead Case Manager

Devereux & Children's Home Society
02.2006 - 01.2009
  • Functioned as acting supervisor and provided guidance and support to other unit staff while maintaining a case load.
  • Provided case management and supervision of children who had been abused, neglected, or abandoned, while assisting biological parents, foster parents, and relative caregivers daily.
  • Completed extensive documentation of case activity in a computer-based system, composed Shelter Petitions, Judicial Reviews, Pre-Dispositional Summaries, Case Plans, and other documents for the review of the court.
  • Participated in legal staffings, family team conferences, adoption staffings, court hearings, trials, etc., on behalf of abused children and their families.

Adoptions Case Manager

Florida Department of Children and Families
12.2001 - 12.2006
  • Recruited and matched new adoptive families with children whose parental rights were terminated.
  • Conducted home studies, prepared adoption subsidy packets, and assisted families through the entire adoption process, ending with the finalization of adoption. Completed ongoing criminal history checks and background checks.
  • Provided case management and supervision of children who had been abused, neglected, or abandoned, while assisting biological parents, foster parents, and relative caregivers daily.
  • Completed extensive documentation of case activity in a computer-based system, composed Shelter Petitions, Judicial Reviews, Pre-Dispositional Summaries, Case Plans, and other documents for the review of the court.
  • Participated in legal staffings, family team conferences, adoption staffings, court hearings, trials, etc., on behalf of abused children and their families.

Education

M.A. - English/Creative Writing

University of S. New Hampshire
01.2019

M.S. - Continuing Ed, Guidance and Counseling Focus

University of West Alabama
01.2016

B.S. - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida
01.2001

Skills

  • Creative writing and editing
  • Research and story development
  • Community engagement
  • Website management
  • Social media strategy
  • Character development
  • Proofreading and revision
  • Dialogue creation
  • Partnership building
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Networking skills
  • Fundraising
  • Social work
  • Program management
  • Case management
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Intuit quickbooks
  • Grammar expertise
  • World-building and plot structuring
  • Strong vocabulary and genre knowledge
  • Public speaking
  • Case needs assessments
  • Mental health training
  • Records management
  • Child welfare and protective services

Certification

  • Florida Real Estate Sales Associate - Current/Inactive
  • Previous Child Welfare Certification issued by the State of Florida

Accomplishments

  • Florida Writers Association Book of the Year Runner Up, 2024
  • Royal Palm Literary Award, Second Place, 2024
  • Royal Palm Literary Award, First Place , 2019
  • Royal Palm Literary Award, First Place, 2019

Affiliations

  • Florida Writers Association
  • Foster Care Alumni of America
  • Previous Board Member of Shared Services Alliance of the Treasure Coast
  • Member of Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Previous Troop Leader - Girl Scouts of America

Career History & Accomplishments

Prior history includes Loss Prevention Supervisor for Federated Dep. Stores and a licensed Private Investigator with the State of Florida. (1998-2001)

Timeline

Partnership Specialist

US Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
07.2019 - 01.2020

Small Business Owner

Sandbar Sunday Outfitters
11.2017 - Current

School Social Worker

Indian River County School District
12.2016 - 06.2017

Executive Director

Executive Roundtable of Indian River County
07.2014 - 10.2022

Executive Director

Howard M. Jenkin Medical Foundation
06.2013 - 08.2015

Author

Martin Sisters Publishing
06.2012 - Current

Team One Specialist

United For Families
01.2009 - 09.2010

Lead Case Manager

Devereux & Children's Home Society
02.2006 - 01.2009

Adoptions Case Manager

Florida Department of Children and Families
12.2001 - 12.2006

M.A. - English/Creative Writing

University of S. New Hampshire

M.S. - Continuing Ed, Guidance and Counseling Focus

University of West Alabama

B.S. - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida

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