Strong leadership qualities. Confident and passionate with the ability to work independently or on a team. Successful in achieving goals and meeting objectives. Driven with over 30 years in the Sales, Marketing and Public Relations arena.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Member
Kando Enterprises
01.1997 - Current
Caregiver to my 100 year old mother who is now deceased March 1ST to August 20TH 2024
Volunteer at Pot Lucks Antique Mall in la Grange,Texas June 2024 to current.
Volunteered in charity thrift store in Eagles Nest, New Mexico sorting donation, merchandising inventory, running cash register and developed customer relations 2020-2021
Volunteered at charity thrift store in Walla Walla, Washington sorting donation, merchandising inventory, running cash register and developed customer relations 2019-2020
Event Coordinator for Salvation Army “Children’s Golf Classic” 2005
Event Coordinator for Salvation Army “Women Helping Women Golf Classic” 2006
Secure in-kind donations from corporate sponsors ($30,000)
Solicit local businesses for over 100 door prizes (market value over $8,000)
Oversight of entire event
Recruit and manage volunteer staff
Consistently maintained store cleanliness and visual appeal, ensuring an inviting atmosphere for customers.
Agenda Consultant
Stein Mart
04.2003 - 03.2007
Increase market share though business development with local organizations and businesses in the greater Austin area
Organize and implement Style Shows, Seminars and in store events
Coordinate fundraising efforts for Dignity U Wear (non-profit organization providing new clothing for less fortunate)
Provide private shopping opportunities for clients
Fashion consulting to groups and individuals
Education
Associates Degree - Psychology
Ashford University On Line
Los Angeles, CA
01-2016
Skills
COMMUNICATION
INNOVATIVE
IMPLEMENATION
CREATIVE
PUBLIC SPEAKING
MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS
ORGANIZATION
OPERATIONS SUPERVISION
TEAM LEADERSHIP
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Training
Numerous workshops, seminars and books to include Stephen Covey, Tom Hopkins and Zig Ziglar.
People and Performance (Martha Clark, local motivational speaker)
Trained as a facilitator for Weekend Executive Camp (People and performance)
Raised three daughters as a single parent
Volunteer Experience
Event Coordinator, Youth Symposium of Austin, Worked in conjunction with Austin Independent School District and The University of Texas at Austin. Organized a one-day seminar addressing the futures of young adults throughout the Austin and surrounding area. Solicited for all in-kind corporate donations. Orchestrated the entire event including over 100 volunteers and 600 young adults.
Traveled to Mexico to help renovate and repair homes and churches.
Member, Adopt a School – Austin Independent School District