MIRIAM PUTNAM
Tampa,FL
Summary
To impact the health and wellness industry with a successful coaching practice while completing the MPH.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
WeHelp Group
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Attend classes, conferences & workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organization within the field.
- Collect information through observation, interviews or surveys.
- Liaison and Strategize with senior officers to ensure ongoing quality assurance program integrity and effective launch, while testing the strategies.
- Facilitate discussions between teams and departments about potential roadblocks that could impact project success.
Guardian Ad Litem
Hillsborough County Government
Tampa, FL
01.2014 - Current
- As a dedicated Guardian Ad Litem, I advocate for the best interests of children within the legal system.
- Responsibilities include: visiting children, communicating with family and surrounding contacts, contacting medical staff for healthcare needs of children, reviewing medical records to make informed decisions, writing comprehensive reports to the court, attending court proceedings on behalf of client, presenting evidence and testimony at hearings before administrative bodies or courts and developing relationships with community resources such as schools, mental health providers and social services to assist with the case and client's needs.
Communications Coordinator
CCHR
Clearwater, FL
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Successfully orchestrated strategic initiatives and programs aimed at raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and providing support to individuals affected by mental health issues.
- Delegated work to staff and other volunteers, setting priorities and goals.
- Organized and initiated distribution of nonprofit's materials and handled the public relations aspect.
- Promoted company programs by using graphics and disseminating information in communications materials.
- Assisted in the development of CEU training for health professionals and the public, as well as prepared and delivered webinars for education on the Baker Act.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Miracles Outreach Community Development Center
Tampa, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials such as flyers, posters.
- Organized and managed the setup of event venues, including decorations and equipment, as well as greeted or assisted patrons entering or exiting venue.
- Coordinated, planned & managed events as well as presenting public talks to promote specific topics and works of organization.
- Successfully managed raising $100,000.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, families, health care providers, physicians and community at large.
- Coached clients on emotional well-being topics such as self-care practices, positive thinking and resilience building.
- Lead round table discussions for implementation on wellness strategies for foster youth.
Associate
BRIMHALL & ASSOCIATES
Los Angeles/Boston
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Assigned to client philanthropy projects like the Alliance for Children's Rights and general firm activities.
- Coordinated research projects, including Human Trafficking
- Oversaw client interests and strengths, established mission statements.
- Obtained 501(c)(3) status and established the nonprofit Sky Foundation for a client.
- Developed fundraising plans, wrote board bylaws, and facilitated branding efforts.
Communications Manager
Kiss for a Cause Foundation
Beverly Hills
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed the "One Million Kiss Campaign" national campaign.
- Managed PR and organized the non-profit public benefit company, Mario Magro Kiss for A Cause.
Account Executive
VexMedia - Health & Beauty Magazine
Los Angeles
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Obtained and maintained clients in Salesforce, as well as negotiated pricing and contracts.
- Assisted in ad creation, design and placement.
- Negotiated pricing and contracts, assisted in ad creation, and scouted editorial opportunities.
Makeup Artist and Sales Representative
MAC Inc. Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Focused on makeup application as an art and sales of Mac products.
- Specialized in customer satisfaction.
- Freelance artistry focused on events featuring a new line and/or special products.
Volunteer and Mentor
I Have a Dream Foundation, Inc. Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided guidance/mentoring to an inner-city LA teenage girl
- Assisted in organizing and doing donor follow up for the annual charity event, "The Gospel Brunch."
Vice President
Native Alien, Inc. Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Product development, production, marketing/distribution, and accounting responsibilities.
New Profit Communications
Donor Services Group
Los Angeles
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Telefundraising for membership drives supporting various organizations, like Children's Wish Fdn, DNC and Heritage Foundation.
Education
Non-Profit Public Relations/Fundraising courses -
UCLA, Extension
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -
California State University, Northridge
01.2005
Journeyman Diploma with emphasis in Beauty and Character makeup -
Make-Up Designory, Burbank
01.2002
Professional Membership Organization providing national and regional philanthropy education -
AFP, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Skills
- Child Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Marketing Tactics
- Consulting, Coaching & Counseling
- Volunteering
- Event Planning and Execution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Client Service
- Staff Management
- Fundraising
- Wellness Knowledge
- Creative and business writing
- Court researching & reporting
Websites
Certification
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Baker Act Certification, Department of Children and Family
- Human Trafficking Certificate, Department of Children and Family
Volunteer Interests
- Heal the Bay
- Habitat for Humanity (project in El Salvador)
- Campaign 13 (fighting against human trafficking)
Timeline
Owner
WeHelp Group
01.2022 - Current
Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Miracles Outreach Community Development Center
07.2019 - Current
Communications Coordinator
CCHR
06.2018 - 10.2022
Guardian Ad Litem
Hillsborough County Government
01.2014 - Current
Associate
BRIMHALL & ASSOCIATES
01.2008 - 01.2013
Communications Manager
Kiss for a Cause Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2007
Account Executive
VexMedia - Health & Beauty Magazine
01.2006 - 01.2007
New Profit Communications
Donor Services Group
01.2005 - 08.2005
Volunteer and Mentor
I Have a Dream Foundation, Inc. Los Angeles County
01.2003 - 01.2005
Makeup Artist and Sales Representative
MAC Inc. Los Angeles County
01.2002 - 01.2006
Vice President
Native Alien, Inc. Los Angeles County
01.1999 - 01.2005
Non-Profit Public Relations/Fundraising courses -
UCLA, Extension
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -
California State University, Northridge
Journeyman Diploma with emphasis in Beauty and Character makeup -
Make-Up Designory, Burbank
Professional Membership Organization providing national and regional philanthropy education -
AFP, Association of Fundraising Professionals
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