Jennifer Adams
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Excellent communicator seeking meaningful employment. Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services..
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Assistant
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
05.2001
- I was a summer intern that provided assistants to the Manager of Housing Services for people with disabilities in Tacoma
- This position also entailed disability services, housing assistance research and office administrative tasks.
Office Assistant
Division of Developmental Disabilities
05.1999
- I was a summer intern that received inbound calls and made outgoing calls to schedule clients for Rehabilitative Services
- This position also entailed disability services, assistance with employment applications and office administrative tasks.
Founder and President
Making Dreams Come True Inc.
07.2015 - Current
- I am the founder and President of the nonprofit Making Dreams Come to True Inc
- We provide life resources and advocacy for people with disabilities
- I lead our board and personally organize activities and events for our clients all over the world
- We facilitate interpersonal connections with other programs that offer services to people with disabilities.
Author
Self-employment
07.2013 - Current
- I am the author of three books
- One self-help book and 2 children's books
- All of my books are a supplemental message within my business construct and written with the heart of inclusion as the central theme
- I self-published all of my books and spearheaded the writing, design, editing, publishing, printing, selling and distribution of my books in the marketplace.
Entrepreneur
Self-employed
07.2011 - Current
- Provides motivational talks, social media content, brand awareness, web development, email and telemarketing, budgeting, contracting, travel planning and consulting services for individuals and businesses regarding dream opportunities
- Prepares and files business taxes every year.
Brand Ambassador
Gatorland Orlando
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Brand Ambassador for a large Theme Park with a global brand
- Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions
- Attended 1-2 promotional events each year in surrounding area to promote their adaptive zipline
- Collaborated with customer service team members to assist with product information and provide outstanding service
- Drove marketing decisions using insights learned through up-to-date knowledge of all product categories
- Took high-quality photographs of the adaptive zip line and theme park experiences to support social media campaigns
- Promoted products using social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
- Analyzed performance of all marketing programs to identify best opportunities for optimization
- SEO experience
- Prepared detailed marketing forecasts on a quarterly basis.
Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 Crowned Title Holder
Ms. Wheelchair America Foundation
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Traveled the world promoting national platform 'Inclusion Revolution' for people with disabilities, through public speaking for schools, conferences, and businesses, meeting with legislators regarding laws for American with extraabilities (disabilities), media interviews, and stage performances.
Appointment Setter
CARTVERTISING
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Tele-commute-setting appointments and schedule management for Sales Reps, includes market research and strategy, sales technique, customer service, time management, self-motivation, meeting sales quota.
Call Center Representative
Charles River Laboratories
09.2006 - 08.2009
- In this position, I was an inbound call representative for a medical testing lab
- I screened and scheduled patients for their pre-test appointments
- I was promoted to Administrative Assistant.
Talk Show Host
KVTI
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Positive News- reported positive happenings and encouraged community involvement for Tacoma.fm, On air personality/Intern: On air personality at KVTI 90.9 FM, Prepared and broadcasted News at KVTI and on-air Public Service announcements, Interned at 710 KIRO in Seattle as an interim producer for a high listenership talk radio show, the Ron and Don show
Call Center Agent
Pacific Lutheran University
10.1998 - 05.2002
- I was a tele fundraiser that received inbound calls and made outgoing calls to raise scholarship funds for students attending Pacific Lutheran University
- This position also entailed event planning, media production, and public speaking for fundraiser events on campus.
Education
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling -
Faith University
Tacoma, WA01.2009
Certificate in Radio Broadcasting -
Clover Park Technical College
Tacoma, WA01.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA01.2002
High School Diploma -
W.F West High School
Chehalis, WA01.1998
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
Personal Information
Title: Leader in Communications
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Gatorland Orlando
01.2016 - 12.2020
Founder and President
Making Dreams Come True Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Author
Self-employment
07.2013 - Current
Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 Crowned Title Holder
Ms. Wheelchair America Foundation
03.2013 - 08.2014
Appointment Setter
CARTVERTISING
11.2011 - 05.2013
Entrepreneur
Self-employed
07.2011 - Current
Call Center Representative
Charles River Laboratories
09.2006 - 08.2009
Talk Show Host
KVTI
01.2005 - 01.2006
Housing Assistant
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
05.2001
Office Assistant
Division of Developmental Disabilities
05.1999
Call Center Agent
Pacific Lutheran University
10.1998 - 05.2002
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling -
Faith University
Certificate in Radio Broadcasting -
Clover Park Technical College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Pacific Lutheran University
High School Diploma -
W.F West High School
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