Reliable and adaptable with excellent time management. Quick to learn and apply new skills. Hardworking with strong problem solving and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and a great team member.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor
3-358 Field Artillery Battalion
06.2023 - Current
Organized social gatherings that fostered camaraderie among military families, contributing to increased morale within the Battalion.
Enhanced family readiness by helping organize quarterly meetings to welcome and farewell Battalion Soldiers and families, and to discuss upcoming training events.
Provided crucial support for emergency situations involving military families, coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure timely assistance was provided.
Coordinated fundraising initiatives to support our Battalion by raising funds through Brigade events and opportunities.
Attend monthly Brigade Steering Meeting to gather information on community events to share with families.
Stay at Home Mom
07.2008 - Current
Over the last 19 years I have maintained a balance of caring for our two teen children, maintaining a home and volunteering for various schools, clubs, churches and organizations.
Junior Troop Leader #401
Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast
08.2020 - 06.2022
Completed and maintained yearly required training from gsLearn.
Supported girls in achieving their highest potential within the Troop by motivating them to set personal goals for what they wanted to achieve out of Girl Scouts.
Implemented safety procedures during meetings, outings, and events, prioritizing the well-being of all troop members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demonstrated exemplary commitment to the Girl Scouts mission by serving as a role model for troop members, upholding the organization's values in all aspects of Junior Troop Leader responsibilities.
Planned and executed of annual cookie sales campaigns, maximizing profits for the troop's benefit.
Guided troop members in earning badges by teaching relevant skills through hands-on experiences.
Promoted a positive and inclusive environment, fostering strong relationships among troop members.
Managed finances and fundraising initiatives for the Junior Troop, ensuring adequate resources for all activities.
Coordinated regular communication with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress and upcoming events.
Planned weekly meetings for our Troop and facilitated a smooth transition from in-person to Zoom meetings when we could not meet in person due to restrictions.
Transported and escorted troop members to and from activities and on field trips when in-person meetings resumed.
Planned and executed our Junior Troop trip to Hershey, PA for 6 girls and co-leader for 4 days.
Maintained a certification in CPR and First Aid Training.
Brownie Troop Leader #1665
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri
08.2018 - 06.2019
Completed and maintained yearly required training from gsLearn.
Supported girls in achieving their highest potential within the Troop by motivating them to set personal goals for what they wanted to achieve out of Girl Scouts.
Implemented safety procedures during meetings, outings, and events, prioritizing the well-being of all troop members.
Demonstrated exemplary commitment to the Girl Scouts mission by serving as a role model for troop members, upholding the organization's values in all aspects of Brownie Troop Leader responsibilities.
Increased community involvement for the Brownie Troop through organizing volunteer events, such as a Winter Coat drive and Food Drive.
Planned and executed of annual cookie sales campaigns, maximizing profits for the troop's benefit.
Guided troop members in earning badges by teaching relevant skills through hands-on experiences.
Promoted a positive and inclusive environment, fostering strong relationships among troop members.
Managed finances and fundraising initiatives for the Brownie Troop, ensuring adequate resources for all activities.
Coordinated regular communication with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress and upcoming events.
Planned the weekly activities schedule for Troop members.
Transported and escorted program Troop members to and from activities and on field trips.
Maintained a certification in CPR and First Aid Training.
Membership Chair
Historical & Archaeological Society
08.2018 - 06.2019
Maintained a membership roster of all volunteers and members.
Handled cash and electronic payments for memberships.
Coordinated with HASFR Treasurer for bank deposits into the HASFR account.
Attended monthly HASFR meetings to share membership numbers with fellow board members.
Volunteered for 4 days making Apple Pies for Fort Riley Apple Days, a HASFR fundraising event.
Assisted with the new design logo and ordering of membership lapel pins.
Developed creative outreach methods to reach potential members outside traditional channels, increasing knowledge of HASFR in ways they give back to the community.
Planned and executed the annual HASFR Ice Cream Social to recruit new memberships.
Trained newly appointed HASFR Membership Chair on duties associated with the Membership position.
Battalion Senior Advisor
1-7 Field Artillery Battalion
05.2017 - 06.2018
Served as the leading Spouse for the Battalion noncommissioned officer and enlisted Spouses.
Maintained a roster of all Spouses within the Battalion.
Mentored Spouses and Volunteers.
Attended monthly: Garrison Town Hall Meetings, Brigade Steering Meetings and led Battalion Steering Meetings.
Improved communication within the Battalion by creating a monthly newsletter highlighting important information, updates, and opportunities for families.
Responded promptly to family inquiries regarding resources or assistance needed, ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
Provided crucial support for emergency situations involving military families, coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure timely assistance was provided.
Hosted engaging, and fun monthly events by leading, organizing, planning and executing events for families.
Hosted monthly social coffee groups to provide information and fellowship to Spouses within the Battalion.
Organized a fundraiser to help provide single Soldiers returning to the barracks personal hygiene kits, laundry items and bedding.
Membership Chair
Military & Civilian Spouses' Club
09.2015 - 06.2016
Assisted with monthly special events and luncheons.
Maintained a membership roster of all volunteers and members.
Handled cash and electronic payments for memberships.
Coordinated with MCSC Treasurer for bank deposits into the MCSC account.
Boosted membership enrollment by implementing fun incentives for joining.
Developed creative outreach methods to reach potential members outside traditional channels, increasing knowledge of the Club in ways they give back to the community.
Trained newly appointed MCSC Membership Chair on duties associated with the Membership position.
PTO Membership Chair
Lewis Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Recruited parents to sign-up for the PTO at school events and through flyers.
Maintained a membership roster of all volunteers and parents.
Handled cash and electronic payments for memberships.
Coordinated with PTO Treasurer for bank deposits into the PTO account.
Planned and executed awards for classrooms with highest monthly memberships popcorn parties and end of school year pizza party for overall winners in each grade.
Trained newly appointed PTO Membership Chair on duties associated with the Membership position.
FRG Leader
2-29 Field Artillery Battalion, HHB Battery
07.2011 - 07.2013
Maintained a roster of all Spouses in the Battery.
Hosted engaging, and fun, monthly events by leading, organizing, planning and executing events for families.
Hosted a monthly Single Soldier Luncheon, with the help of volunteers to provide the Battalion single Soldiers with home-cooked meals.
Organized a fundraiser to help provide single Soldiers returning to the barracks personal hygiene kits, laundry items and bedding.
Improved communication within the unit by creating a monthly newsletter highlighting important information, updates, and opportunities for families.
Organized social gatherings that fostered camaraderie among military families, contributing to increased Spouse morale within the Battery when Soldiers were deployed.
Responded promptly to family inquiries regarding resources or assistance needed, ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
Promoted a positive image of the FRG by representing the group at various community events and military functions.
Provided crucial support for emergency situations involving military families, coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure timely assistance was provided.