Motivated professional offering strong interpersonal skills and cross-cultural experience with underserved individuals. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist and Creative
Self-Employed
Houston, TX
01.2017 - Current
Lifelong creative and crafter, began painting and drawing with Procreate in 2017
Oil and acrylic painting, charcoal drawing, and costume design.
Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Created promotional materials such as brochures or flyers for upcoming events or classes.
Participated in critiques of other artist's work within the community.
Coach, Mentor and Integration Coordinator
SIM USA (Sudan Interior Mission)
01.2017 - Current
Co-partner to vet and recruit candidates for cross-cultural work
Responsibilities include newsletter writing monthly, mentoring and coaching to prepare Global worker candidates
Fundraising budget of $95,000 annually and monthly correspondence to donors.
Realtor and Herschel Rothchild Office Manager
Keller Williams Realty
01.2006 - 01.2017
Managed staff of five and client database of 2100
Showed property and negotiated contracts for office producing $9 million in sales annually
Responsible for all aspects of hiring and training, payroll, and creating office culture
Innovative problem-solving under high pressure
Monthly marketing in the community
Created client drip campaigns and ads for local publications
Cultivated referral/repeat business with appreciation events for 200 attendees
Responsible for Real Estate office budget of $400,000 and self-employment taxes.
Inspirational Speaker
Stonecroft Women's Connection
01.2008 - 01.2014
Public speaking to women's groups of twenty to 150 in South and East Texas region, telling inspirational story of personal victory.
Cross-Cultural Teacher and Hospitality Coordinator
SIM Nigeria (Sudan Interior Mission)
01.2003 - 01.2006
Taught music and discipleship to young Nigerian widows, orphan elementary and junior high children, and formerly unhoused youth
Taught Hausa literacy, sewing, and guitar lessons
Responsible for team building and monthly social activities of management team (20 to 30), hosting groups of visitors (15-40), and writing monthly newsletters to donors.
Skills
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills Positive team leader, teacher and coach
Timeline
Artist and Creative
Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current
Coach, Mentor and Integration Coordinator
SIM USA (Sudan Interior Mission)
01.2017 - Current
Inspirational Speaker
Stonecroft Women's Connection
01.2008 - 01.2014
Realtor and Herschel Rothchild Office Manager
Keller Williams Realty
01.2006 - 01.2017
Cross-Cultural Teacher and Hospitality Coordinator