Debbie Hamilton
Haverford,PA
Summary
These goals and strategies create successful results.
-A fashion-oriented, high-end shopper who, as a salesperson, strives to see customers leave the store, confident, excited and satisfied about new wardrobe additions which will enhance their lifestyle.
- Fashion Model for Strawbridge & Clothier Teen Board
- Winner of Teen Vogue Magazine Fashion Contest.
- Salesperson, Ladybug/Villager women's clothes;
- Salesperson, premier women's fashions,including
evening gowns, on Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk.
Goal-oriented:
Committed Manager of Volunteer Fundraising Committees in Tri-state area, for The Philadelphia Orchestra, raising $200,000 over goal totaling $600,000 on Opening Night of Conductor Yannick Nezet-Sequin.
Coordinated team-building activities and celebratory events for volunteers and donors.
- Broadcast NPR national news reporter and moderator, must succeed in "getting the story" and presenting it so that it successfully engages and attracts listeners.
- Producer/Host: live, daily, 3-hour, local programs weekly on a variety of issues important to the community..
- Public Relations and Executive Events Manager: must repeatedly meet expectations with perfectly successful events every time, often with highest level features:
- Nationally recognized subjects, ie, Atty General Janet Reno; Secretary Housing and Urban Development, Henry Kissinger, Mayors, Congressmen, successful authors.
Team Oriented for successful results:
- Competitive Summer swim team medal winner.
- Numerous sport teams through high school.
Active in numerous community social activities;
. Results-driven team leader, introducing strategies to improve program functions. Accomplished introducing strategies to improve targeted success.
Passionate about building community through personal initiative.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Services Officer
Philadelphia Orchestra
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Coordinated team-building activities and celebratory events for volunteers and mentors.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities to meet and exceed fundraising goals for The Philadelphia Orchestra.
- Managed Opening Night for Conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin, exceeding goal of $400,000 by $200,000 resulting in $600,000 total.
- Attended community functions to promote awareness of organization and goals, recruit volunteers and expand network of donors and volunteers.
- Created contacts with community organizations to obtain commitments to support volunteer program through contributions and volunteer hours.
- Managed aspects of program activities and services, overseeing operations of volunteers and mentors and personally corresponding with key donors.
Sales Associate
Ladybug / Villager Women's Clothing
01.1969 - 05.1970
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Governments, Political Theory
University of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA05.1971
Skills
- Marketing Strategies
- Program Improvement
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Mission-oriented
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Volunteer Services Officer
Philadelphia Orchestra
05.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Global Governments, Political Theory
University of Santa Clara
Sales Associate
Ladybug / Villager Women's Clothing
01.1969 - 05.1970