Rosemary Cundiff-Brown
2017 Alta Avenue, Louisville,KY
Summary
- Confident, experienced leader who is enthusiastic about working with a driven, positive team.
- Known for excellent employee motivation, organization, and communication skills.
- Eager to take on new challenges in a fresh work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director/Adoption Counselor/Private Event Coordinator
Purrfect Day Cafe
Louisville, KY
04.2018 - Current
- Founding team member of PDC Louisville and Covington (promoted from Top Cat Manager to Regional Director)
- Overall team lead/mentor for both locations (managing 14 people per cafe)
- Upholder of PDC Standards (Adoptions, Shelter Impact, Community Involvement)
- Public Relations lead for Louisville, in collaboration with Chuck Patton
- Assistant to PDC Owner, Chuck Patton
- Social Media Manager
- Lead writer/publisher for the PDC newsletter (monthly)
- Leader of day-to-day operations
- Large-scale planner for KHS shelter fundraising events (PDC Kitten Shower and PDC Stray Cat Strut) with committee members
- Director of team-building events
- Private Event Coordinator (up to 60 private parties a year)
- Adoption Counselor (up to 12 adoptions per shift)
- Co-Leader on staffing acquisitions and performance reviews
Owner and Photographer
Monarch Photography LLC
Louisville, KY
01.2003 - 12.2018
- Photographed wedding and portrait clients for 15 years
- Built a successful small business through impeccable customer service and skills in the craft
- Worked with the public for special events, weddings, portraits, etc
- High organizational skills for finances, scheduling, and business development
- Earned Photographic Craftsman and Master of Photography Degrees from the Professional Photographers of America Association
Head Competitive Forensics Coach
North Oldham High School
Goshen, KY
08.2003 - 06.2018
- Built the team from the beginning into a group of twenty-five speech/debate competitors
- Coached students in 14 different competition events with no assistant coach
- Spearheaded fundraisers for team budget, raising up to $25,000 per school year
- Received 2014 Kentucky High School Speech League Coach of the Year, 2016 Induction into the Kentucky High School Speech League Hall of Fame, and coached numerous Kentucky State Champions, National Finalists, and Scholarship Recipients
Fine Arts Department Head/Speech Communications /Drama Teacher
North Oldham High School
Goshen, KY
08.2003 - 12.2009
- Taught Speech Communications, Theatre, and Humanities for grades 5, 8, and 9-12 (including exceptional education students)
- Directed 3-5 drama and musical productions per school year
- Department Head for all Fine/Performing Arts Teachers at NOHS
- Guided faculty members during monthly departmental meetings
- Reported to Principal for any communications needs from the department
- Organized all calendar events and performances for the Fine/Performing Arts Departments
Fine Arts Department Head, Competitive Forensics Coach, Speech Communications/Drama/English/Humanities Educator
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, KY
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Taught English, Speech Communications, Theatre, and Humanities for grades 9-12
- Directed 3-4 drama and musical productions per school year
- Department Head for all Fine/Performing Arts Teachers
- Guided faculty members during monthly departmental meetings
- Reported to Principal for any communications needs from the department
- Organized all calendar events and performances for the Fine/Performing Arts Departments
- Coached 30 students on the BGHS Speech Team to several state championships and nationals achievements
Education
Photographic Craftsman Degree -
Professional Photographers of America
01.2018
Master Photography Degree -
Professional Photographers of America
01.2017
Kentucky Teacher Certification (Middle And High School) - Arts Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-1998
Post-Degree Education Abroad - English Literature
Cambridge University
Cambridge, England08-1995
Bachelors Degree - English, Theatre, and Speech Communications
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky05-1995
Skills
- Founding team member (and Regional Director) for Purrfect Day Cafe Louisville and Purrfect Day Cafe Covington
- Moderator for the Kentucky Catholic Forensic League and National Catholic Forensic League (speech and debate) and planned/hosted 2 National Tournaments in Louisville for 6,000 attendees)
- Former President and Executive Board Member for the Photo Pro Network/Planner and Host for 5 years for the annual photographer expo (500 attendees)
- Accomplished Small Business Owner 15 Years (Monarch Photography LLC)
- Experience in fundraising for public schools and the Kentucky Humane Society
- Internationally-Recognized, Award-Winning Professional Photographer
- National Award-Winning Competitive Speech and Debate Coach
- Public School Educator/Mentor for Ages 10-18 (including special needs students)
- Professional and Seasoned Actress/Singer/Public Speaker
- Community Volunteer and Mentor for Teens/LGBTQ Young Adults/Animal Shelters/Veterans
Volunteer Experience
- Kentucky Humane Society: Volunteer, Foster, Date with a Dog Program
- Photo Pro Network (Kentucky Photography Organization): Volunteer, Served as PPN State President for Kentucky/Executive Board Member (2010-2016), Served as Print Competition Co-Chair (2012-2017)
- Community Volunteer, Volunteer, Serve as a community volunteer for YMCA Safe Place Services, Dare to Care Food Bank, and various Louisville Metro Organizations such as animal care societies, outreach programs for our homeless, etc.
Accolades and Special Skills
- Kentucky Humane Society Humane Hero Award Recipient, 2021
- Photographic Craftsman Degree, Professional Photographers of America, 2018
- Master Photography Degree, Professional Photographers of America, 2017
- National Award for Service Recipient, Professional Photographers of America, 2017
- Photo Pro Network Kentucky Service Award, Photo Pro Network, 2016
- Kentucky High School Speech League Hall of Fame Induction, KHSSL, Inc., 2016
- Kentucky High School Speech League Coach of the Year, KHSSL, Inc., 2014
- North Oldham High School Teacher of the Year, Oldham County Schools in Kentucky, 2007
- Seasoned, Professional Stage Actress and Singer, Various, 1990-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Director/Adoption Counselor/Private Event Coordinator
Purrfect Day Cafe
04.2018 - Current
Head Competitive Forensics Coach
North Oldham High School
08.2003 - 06.2018
Fine Arts Department Head/Speech Communications /Drama Teacher
North Oldham High School
08.2003 - 12.2009
Owner and Photographer
Monarch Photography LLC
01.2003 - 12.2018
Fine Arts Department Head, Competitive Forensics Coach, Speech Communications/Drama/English/Humanities Educator
Bowling Green High School
08.1998 - 06.2002
Photographic Craftsman Degree -
Professional Photographers of America
Master Photography Degree -
Professional Photographers of America
Kentucky Teacher Certification (Middle And High School) - Arts Education
Western Kentucky University
Post-Degree Education Abroad - English Literature
Cambridge University
Bachelors Degree - English, Theatre, and Speech Communications
Western Kentucky University
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