Results-driven professional with first rate presentation, event planning and project management skills. Adept at coordinating community, managing information databases and overseeing the annual planning process to make the most use of available opportunities and reach more community members.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Suzi Noyes Photography
04.2023 - Current
Specialize in helping the special needs population by providing a sensory friendly experience.
Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
Executive Director
Spectrum Parents
01.2020 - 01.2023
Built a strong community.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Handled problematic customers and maintain excellent customer service.
Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
Licensed Realtor
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
01.2008 - 01.2022
Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and online advertising platforms.
Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
Accompanied buyers on visits of homes and inspections of properties to advise on suitability and value of homes.
Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Advised sellers staging homes to be more appealing to buyers, increasing average selling prices.
Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
Special Needs Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.1998 - 05.2002
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Homeless Substance Abuse Counselor
City Of Virginia Beach
10.1997 - 10.1999
Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.