Summary
Overview
Skills
Let's Talk
Contact Tracy
"From Business Development to Creative Exploration: Tracy's Journey"
Interests
Timeline
Education
Work History
TRACY PARKS

TRACY PARKS

Artisan and Social Capital Expert
St. Louis Area,Missouri

Summary

I’m Tracy, a creative jewelry and canvas art designer, and social capital entrepreneur. I am boldly dedicated to using my gifts and talents to make the world a better place. By harnessing my passion, I will leave a positive impact on society and be an agent of change.

Thanks for checking out my site. Grab a snack, take a look around, and allow me to start by sharing a bit about who I am, what I do, and how I can collaborate with you!

Who I Am:

My purpose is to lead by example with empathy, identify and challenge systemic barriers, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion. I strive to listen, talk and learn, and use my platform to amplify voices of those who are often forgotten or overlooked.

What I Do:

I build impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders with integrity, respect, and trust. I have a proven track record of success in closing sales, strategy planning, and leadership and development.

Creatively, I curate a variety of unique jewelry and canvas art - reach out to learn more about my creations.

How I Can Collaborate With You:

I love helping others to reach their goals and am confident in my communication and problem-solving skills. For me, joy is the ultimate goal - so I bring a sweet suite of creative solutions to increase productivity, marketing outcomes, and joy for ease. I strive to offer products that are fun, joyful and helpful.

My goal is to challenge the status quo by providing users with a joy-filled experience that brings more clarity and connection into their lives.

“Those who work hard, work alone. Those who work smart, work as a team.” -Utibe Samuel Mbom

Are you feeling stuck handling those seemingly unsolvable problems? Let's solve them.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Skills

Teamwork and collaborationundefined

Let's Talk

  • Are you searching for that professionally diverse unicorn - you know, the person who has TOP sales talent with proven expertise in program development and partnerships strategy?
  • What the heck was she doin in Hawaii? Are you curious about my national and global experiences?
  • Are you interested in my work experience but you're not certain we're a match? Life is full of surprises, and I love professional curveballs that are energetic and exciting.

If you answered yes, yes and yes - Let's connect! Connect with me on LinkedIn, send me an email or give me a call.

We can share our goals and values and can work together to avoid the pitfalls of misalignment.

Let’s Talk!

Contact Tracy

  • Phone: +1 314-283-0239 (M) - call or text
  • Email: parks.tracy.d@gmail.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracydparks/
  • Website: https://bold.pro/my/tracy-parks-

"From Business Development to Creative Exploration: Tracy's Journey"

"Artisan and Social Capital Expert: Empowering Communities and Creating Art Around the World"

Tracy is a world traveler with a thirst for adventure and a knack for making connections that matter. She is a savvy entrepreneur who has taken on the challenge of building businesses in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and technology. With her expertise in marketing, business development, and strategic planning, Tracy has launched and grown multiple ventures that have made a positive impact on communities around the globe. Her passion for empowering individuals and communities shines through in everything she does, and she is always looking for new opportunities to make a difference.

Tracy is living life to the fullest during her corporate sabbatical by exploring the world, unleashing her creative talents, and making a positive impact through her love of jewelry making and canvas art. With each adventure, Tracy immerses herself in diverse cultures and meaningful experiences that inspire her unique and sustainable designs.

Tracy's career has been nothing short of thrilling, marked by impressive achievements in leadership and innovation. With numerous awards and accolades under her belt, she is a true icon in the business community and an inspiration to those driving social impact initiatives. Not only that, but Tracy is also a sought-after speaker and mentor, generously sharing her expertise and insights with aspiring entrepreneurs and social change agents all across the globe.

Tracy's boundless creativity and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact have led her on an exciting journey towards creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all. With her unique set of skills and resources, Tracy fearlessly blazes a trail towards a brighter future.

Interests

Community Action

Pretending to help my husband cook

Hiking & Outdoors

Ask me about "Buckles," my furry best friend

Travel - ask me about trip to India

Timeline

MEMBERSHIP SALES CONSULTANT - ArchWell Health
2022.10 - 2023.02
SENIOR ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST(LEAD/QUALITY TRAINER) - CareHarmony
04.2020 - 10.2022
PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR - EngenderHealth
07.2017 - 12.2019
HOME STUDY SPECIALIST - Mauney & Associates
12.2016 - 07.2017
OUTREACH COUNSELOR - PACE Center for Girls, Marion
07.2015 - 11.2016
CAREER SPECIALIST - Employment Connection
04.2014 - 07.2015
YOUTH INITIATIVES- HAWAII - Americorps Vista - Volunteers In Service To America
08.2013 - 04.2014
YOUTH IN ACTION- INTERN - City Of Columbia Government
05.2013 - 08.2013
University of Missouri - Columbia - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (major), Psychology (minor)
08.2010 - 05.2013
Jefferson College - Associate of Arts, General Studies
08.2008 - 05.2010

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (major), Psychology (minor)

University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Certification in Multicultural Studies
  • Capstone Excellence in Memory and Cognition research
  • International Student Conversation Partner

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Honors College Diploma
  • Dean's List
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Work History

MEMBERSHIP SALES CONSULTANT

ArchWell Health
St Louis, MO
2022.10 - 2023.02
  • Collaborated with internal & external stakeholders to
    develop account DevOps strategy.
  • Identified areas of opportunity and implement
    innovative solutions to maximize efficiency.
  • Qualified leads, build relationships and execute sales
    strategies to drive new business.
  • Collected and analyzed data from 1500 consumers
    to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid
    conclusions.
  • Deployed diplomatic and skilled proactive problem
    solving skills to enhance relationships.
    Engaged with clients to build rapport and loyalty
    with consultative sales approach.
  • Helped customers navigate choices between
    services with support for questions such as terms,
    pricing, and availability.
  • Scheduled appointments with potential and current
    customers to promote new products and services.
  • Developed network by identifying and
    pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and
    building rapport with clients.

SENIOR ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST(LEAD/QUALITY TRAINER)

CareHarmony
Remote, WFH
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Earned "Top Performer" for 12 consecutive months with 90% close rate.
  • Developed improved tracking and assessment system to increase patient care standards.
  • Eliminated unnecessary care bottlenecks to drive improvements to patient satisfaction and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Delivered impeccable customer service in remote call center setting, with high call volume and multi-channel touchpoints.
  • Led team of 20 reps to drive efficiency and optimize service delivery by providing leadership and direction to multiple teams, scheduling analysts, and coordinators.
  • Designed program implementation processes for major healthcare system clients and customer beneficiaries.
  • Spearheaded major programmatic restructuring by coordination of operations, account management, recruiting, training and other internal departments to ensure all staffing related client objectives were met.

PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR

EngenderHealth
Austin, TX
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Developed and maintained organization's annual $1 million expense budget while continually decreasing expenses averaging $9,000 annually.
  • Managed performance and staffing plans by participating and leading meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Utilized practical problem-solving with staff & partners through cloud-based systems.
  • Authored 2 published program manuals focused on: recruitment, training, scheduling, setting of goals, prioritizing deliverables, professional and leadership development, performance reviews and other aspects of staff management.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
  • Speaker at 4 national conferences, 6 local conferences, 30 workshops
  • Coordinated staff recruitment, on boarding, scheduling, payroll, monitoring & evaluation of: 5 peer educators, 2 health educators, and 3 schools of 80 students at each school

HOME STUDY SPECIALIST

Mauney & Associates
Austin, TX
12.2016 - 07.2017
  • Coordinated referrals for services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

OUTREACH COUNSELOR

PACE Center for Girls, Marion
Ocala, FL
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Assessed student behavior, moods, and other responses to determine success goals to devise student success plans.
  • Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for students and clients.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for students and clients to overcome barriers to social determinants of health.
  • Recruited, enrolled and maintained school census of 75 students
  • Conducted detailed Needs Assessment and analyzed SDOH of student body

CAREER SPECIALIST

Employment Connection
St Louis, MO
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Forged partnerships with over 30 programs/organizations
  • Recorded case file data and kept communication log on CRM software for a case load of 45 clients
  • Presented weekly metric reporting for quality and fidelity auditing.
  • Assisted clients with comprehensive career planning, and personal development.

YOUTH INITIATIVES- HAWAII

Americorps Vista - Volunteers In Service To America
Honolulu, HI
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Demonstrated servant leadership as Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA).
  • Served under guidance of fellow prestigious AmeriCorps ambassadors on Capacity-Building Youth Initiative to end Native Hawaiian poverty, promote health and social equity and encourage civic engagement for sustainable impact.
  • Facilitated community financial literacy (Kahua Waiwai) workshops
    Educated 300 youth and 500 families on available housing and financial resources & services
  • Collaboration with executive leadership to research & write two federal, $2 million grant contracts

YOUTH IN ACTION- INTERN

City Of Columbia Government
Columbia, MO
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Interned with City of Columbia's Government-funded annual Youth in Action Program as 2013 Summer elect.
  • Coordinated Youth in Action program designed to promote cultural enrichment, development of skills and learning enhancement through volunteer opportunities for teens and preteens.
  • Planned, coordinated, marketed and recruited volunteers for projects throughout local community.
  • Led and empowered 30 young people to engage in community action.
TRACY PARKSArtisan and Social Capital Expert