Program Administration Coordinator, Learn more

2001 - present * ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry (nonprofit) located at Va Tech

 

• Develop and implement 3-5 national events per year while aligning with the organization’s diversity statement

• Coordinate all timeline responsibilities for program implementation

• Manage all aspects of event contracts and financing resources

• Manage marketing and media efforts to include website layouts

• Research content and canvas sources for the creation of the Industrial Advisory Board periodic Bulletin

• Staff supervisor

• Assist with the development of the overall annual budget and manage the day-to-day spending

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Trainer/Facilitator, Learn more

​2002 - 2020 * Weight Watchers (now WW)

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• Effectively communicated programs by facilitating 2-3 workshops per week in person and virtually

• Facilitated and coordinated new member orientations weekly

• Trained and mentored new leaders to achieve goals

• Ambassador to help bolster brand via Daytime Blue Ridge TV segments

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Owner/Instructor/Coach, Learn more

​2010 - 2016 * Back Porch Studios, LLC

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• Managed all day-to-day operations of the dance studio including gaining and maintaining business relationships

• Evaluated training needs of a variety of ages and personalities

• Developed programs for delivery and scheduled classes using multiple media and calendaring software

• Developed and scheduled classes using multiple media and calendaring software

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Intake Supervisor/Paralegal

​1999 - 2001 * Legal Aid Society

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• Supervised confidential database for case management and screened clients

• Consumer law, housing, and disability paralegal

• Daily bookkeeping, brochure development, and coordinated workshops

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State Level Program Support Technician

1996 - 1999​ * Virginia Tech

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• Supported budget management and account reconciliation of $3.1 million and 134 employees in cooperative extension

• Mentored county secretaries on accounting and program database

• Created PowerPoint and assisted with proofing and editing publications

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Receptionist and then Paralegal

1992 - 1996 * Legal Aid Society

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• Consumer law paralegal by transcribing documents, researching, and interacting with clients

• Organized various client workshops and community service events

• Answered 8-line phone system at a high-volume agency

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Legal Secretary

1991 - 1992 * VA Tech Student Legal Services

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Cashier

1989 - 1991 * Regal Cinemas