Personable and strategic thinker with passion for driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Possesses deep understanding of leadership principles and financial management, with strong skills in project oversight and strategic planning. Prepared to deliver impactful results through innovative solutions and effective team leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Entrepreneur Center
Ibero American Action League
04.2022 - Current
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
Enhanced brand visibility through targeted marketing campaigns.
Consulted County resources to ensure proper patient education
Advocated for patient welfare and self-efficacy
Documented patient summaries for Health Department
Contract Employee for New York State Department of Health – Virtual
Provided resources and support to enhance community engagement and well-being.
Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate support services.
Supported vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources.
Business Outreach Specialist
Wayne County
07.2016 - 06.2020
Connects business owners and community leaders to promote quality services, training, events, and information utilizing extensive knowledge of sales, marketing, and business development
Develops Wayne County business community through focused growth efforts regionally and nationally
Establishes tailored, direct economic development outreach opportunities
Supports Director with daily organizational functions
Implements marketing strategies and re-branding efforts
Executed outreach campaigns to expand community engagement.
Coordinated events for fostering relationships with stakeholders.
Strengthened community ties, organizing impactful events.
Director of Special Events
Starkey’s Lookout/New York Wine & Culinary Center/Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
06.2006 - 06.2016
Attained annual revenue goals
Implemented, coordinated, and managed cost-effective special events
Responsible for the procurement, planning, and implementation of all weddings, meetings, conventions, trade shows, and training programs in support of the mission statement and business objectives
Established and developed prospects for potential revenue streams
Increased visibility and brand awareness through formation of strong community networks
Managed and provided leadership to service and catering staff, ensuring full support for accomplishment of tasks required for successful events
Recruited, oriented, trained, and monitored staff performance to ensure event organization that met or exceeded established goals
Prepared and maintained accurate data to evaluate cost-effectiveness, profitability, and public awareness of events, including income/expense budgets and compilation/analyzing of event statistics
Increased event attendance by developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for special events.
Enhanced overall guest experience by implementing creative event designs and engaging entertainment options.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless planning and coordination of all aspects of special events.
Cultivated lasting partnerships with local businesses by organizing community-focused events designed to showcase their products or services.
Established strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable contracts for catering, venues, and other services necessary for successful events.
Education
Certified Economic Developer - Economic Development
International Economic Development Council
01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Tourism/Event Management
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, New York
01.2009
Skills
MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Commcare, Microsoft Teams; Adobe; Grant Writing
Team leadership
Program development
Performance evaluation
Business development
Staff training
Event coordination
Strategic partnerships
Certification
Certification: John Hopkins University, Contact Tracing
Affiliations
Friends of Education Award- Newark Central Schools
Charity of the Year Award- Newark Chamber of Commerce
Executive Board Member, Newark Jr. Reds Football and Cheerleading
Board Member, Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes
Board Member, Finger Lakes Community College- Geneva Campus
Timeline
Director Entrepreneur Center
Ibero American Action League
04.2022 - Current
Community Support Specialist & Case Investigator
Staffing Solutions, LLC
06.2020 - 02.2022
Business Outreach Specialist
Wayne County
07.2016 - 06.2020
Director of Special Events
Starkey’s Lookout/New York Wine & Culinary Center/Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
06.2006 - 06.2016
Certified Economic Developer - Economic Development
International Economic Development Council
Associate of Applied Science - Tourism/Event Management
Finger Lakes Community College
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