Josie Dixon-Vaughn
Chouteau,OK
Summary
Compassionate Community Service Volunteer, with a lifelong background of working in non-profit, community service-based programs and organizations in Mayes County/Chouteau. Volunteer focus on advocating for learning-disabled peers. Excellent communicator for non-profit, event and city expertise focusing on community outreach, finding resources to fill the gap between community, family, parents and school. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style, finding ways that helps everyone succeed. Helping create a community where it empowers ALL families, youth, and children where we enable one another to move forward towards a deeper indestructible harmony and compassion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Co-Creator
Chouteau Football And Cheer Little League
Choueau , Oklahoma
2022.05 - Current
- Successfully outfitted over 98 youth in Chouteau Football and Cheer Little Leagues, first 3 months, without grants and scholarships.
- Co-Created and developed Chouteau Football and Cheer Little League.
- Provided ALL equipment and uniform costs for both Football and Cheer Little League programs.
- Wrote funding requests and sponsorship applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- High School involvement and provided community service hours for NHS, FFA, recommendation letters for college and job interviews.
- Assigned work to fundraising and monitored performance to meet targets.
- Evaluated advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
- Designed and edited promotional publications such as brochures/newsletters.
- Managed budgets to keep costs low and maximize profits.
- Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
- Oversaw and enhanced public relations and fundraising programs across entire Mayes County region.
- Managed promotional initiatives and special events to enhance press coverage and boost engagement numbers.
- Hosted first Annual Park Light Party, where CFCLL fundraised. CFCLL secured media coverage facilitating a relationship with Channel 2 News to cover our event.
- Hosted first annual "Unite the Pride Event." CFCLL and Pryor Youth Cheer acknowledged and appreciated our local special education and resource centers. All fundraising went back into our local programs.
- Facilitated sponsorship with Scheffel Photography where CFCLL provided action shots of "Unite the Pride" at zero cost to parents and families.
- Donated funds to local Special Education Programs.
Vice President
Chamber Of Commerece
Chouteau , Oklahoma
2021.12 - Current
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Collaborated on development of first annual Chouteau Farmers Market.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
- Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results.
- Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.
- Public Affairs and relations. To progress the Chamber’s public affairs strategy through business communication and engagement. To provide support for advocacy and government relations events, programs, committees and communications. To develop Chamber and business resources through collaboration with industry, elected officials, departments/agencies and more.
- Secured media coverage for clients, company and specific campaigns.
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
- Involvement in 5 year strategic planning for projected growth.
- Budget and project management of special incentives that bring value and enhanced benefits to Chamber membership, strengthen our value proposition and community impact.
Co-Owner
H&L CO.
Chouteau , OK
2021.07 - Current
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
- Fostered friendly, warm and exceptional customer experience.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Carried out product inventory checks, charting and consultations.
- Educated patients on treatment options.
- Performed waxing, body wrap application and gentle exfoliation to improve overall skin condition.
- Informed guests of appropriate products available to increase retail sales.
- Flexibly worked evenings and weekends to maintain proper spa coverage.
- Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
- Developed individualized, therapeutic skin care programs.
- Resolved customer complaints and facilitated conflict resolutions.
- Handled busy schedules and stayed on top of key deadlines.
Director #2
Chouteau Chamber Of Commerce
Chouteau , Oklahoma
2021.07 - 2021.12
- Voted on agendas and directed teams to achieve monthly and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Helped grow our sponsorship numbers, business and organizations. Increasing Chamber membership by 100% in all facet's including engagement, community reach and donations.
- Restructuring Chamber membership by including "in-kind donations" "community service/volunteer hours."
Esthetician
Studio A Salon
Pryor , Oklahoma
2019.08 - 2021.07
- Helped increase growth, involved in Main Street Partners and Third Thursday.
- Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Performed waxing, body wrap application and gentle exfoliation to improve overall skin condition.
- Welcomed clients arriving for appointments.
- Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
- Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
- Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided.
- Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.
- Resolved customer complaints and facilitated conflict resolutions.
Education
Eshtetician - Esthetics And Makeup Artist
Clary Sage College
Tulsa,Ok2010
Certified Nurse Aide And Home Health Aide - Home Health Careers
Northeastern Technology Center
Pryor Campus05.2009
Phlebotomy
Northeastern Technology Center
Pryor Campus2009
Some College (No Degree) - Associates in Applied Science
Rogers State University
Claremore, OKHigh School Diploma -
Chouteau Mazie Public Schools
Chouteau05.2007
Skills
- Web Content Updates
- Marketing Plan Development
- Advertising Agency Collaboration
- Donation/Sponsorship Newsletters
- Internal Communications
- Business/Community and Parent Relations
- Organizational Leadership
- Data Collection
- Strategy Development
- Program Improvements
- Outreach Management
- Cultural Understanding
- Community Resources
Accomplishments
- Back to School Supply Drive: Provided school supplies for all of Chouteau and Mazie Public School system that was not income based related. Backpacks, eye exams, school supplies, hygiene supplies, haircuts, bounce houses, food trucks and college resources.
- Partnered/planning committee of Chouteau Farmer's Market to be able to be on the Official Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture app/website. Ladies of the Chamber presents, "Make and Take Plant Class."
- October 2022 Guest Speaker for the Pryor/Mayes County Rotary Club.
- Secured media coverage with Channel 2 News for promotion of Chouteau Football and Cheer Little League.
- Sponsorships with Mid-America for first Annual Unite the Pride where we celebrated and acknowledged our local special education resource centers and learning-disabled peers.
- Donated funds to our local special education programs thru Chouteau Football and Cheer Little League.
- Chamber Highlights: Business spotlights, canned food drive, community cleanup, Bingo night, Christmas in July and Car-Show.
- Chouteau Chamber Donations: Fire Department, PTO, Chouteau Middle School Cheer.
- Senior Scholarship Program awarded to Chouteau High School student
- Book Drive Donations: Where we find areas to help ALL children fall in love with reading and education for our children and youth who may need extra processing time to learn how to be gentle with books. Our goal is for families to be able to check out books without the fear of fees associated with book replacement. "No rip, indestructible, sensory related or gently used books."
Certification
- Certified Coaching Athletes with learning disabilities, USA Cheer
- Club Training USA Cheer 2022-2023 Certification
- Athlete Protection - USA Cheer || Coach/Owner Course
- USA Cheer Safety Certification
- Youth: Cheerleading Safety and Risk Management valid thru 8.6.2024
- Cheer Coach USA Cheer Certification thru 5/31/2023
- NFHS Certificate of Completion: Sudden Cardiac Arrest: 82D3B7836210 | Completion 7.18.22
- NFHS Certificate of Completion: Heat Illness Prevention:D1B7B76A5D48 | Completion 7.17.22
- NFHS Certificate of Completion: Concussion in Sports: F44D1586ECE9: Completion 7.17.22
Timeline
Program Co-Creator
Chouteau Football And Cheer Little League
2022.05 - Current
Vice President
Chamber Of Commerece
2021.12 - Current
Co-Owner
H&L CO.
2021.07 - Current
Director #2
Chouteau Chamber Of Commerce
2021.07 - 2021.12
Esthetician
Studio A Salon
2019.08 - 2021.07
Eshtetician - Esthetics And Makeup Artist
Clary Sage College
Certified Nurse Aide And Home Health Aide - Home Health Careers
Northeastern Technology Center
Phlebotomy
Northeastern Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - Associates in Applied Science
Rogers State University
High School Diploma -
Chouteau Mazie Public Schools
- Certified Coaching Athletes with learning disabilities, USA Cheer
- Club Training USA Cheer 2022-2023 Certification
- Athlete Protection - USA Cheer || Coach/Owner Course
- USA Cheer Safety Certification
- Youth: Cheerleading Safety and Risk Management valid thru 8.6.2024
- Cheer Coach USA Cheer Certification thru 5/31/2023
- NFHS Certificate of Completion: Sudden Cardiac Arrest: 82D3B7836210 | Completion 7.18.22
- NFHS Certificate of Completion: Heat Illness Prevention:D1B7B76A5D48 | Completion 7.17.22
- NFHS Certificate of Completion: Concussion in Sports: F44D1586ECE9: Completion 7.17.22
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