Executive Director

Promotional Concepts Portland, OR 1996-2006
Co-owner
Conduct on-site evaluations of various business properties to determine signage needs to assure compliance with all fire, building and ADA requirements.
Compile bids and cost analysis of sign packages for prospective clients
Design and color coordinate signage for lodging and health care establishments
Prepare telemarketing tools and marketing brochures to increase sales.
Coordinate production schedule
Responsible for all accounts receivable and payable.
Proficient in a variety of computer software applications.

Discovery Toys Walnut Creek, CA 1985-1996
Sales Director
Developed a sales force of over 200 educational consultants by personal recruitment and promotion of managers.
Conducted informational sessions to recruit new members by sharing the mission and benefits of the company.
Initiated and implemented sales promotions, recruiting strategies, newsletters and telemarketing techniques to assist and support team building.
Promoted from Educational Consultant to Sales Director in 4 years to become the youngest in the companys history to achieve that rank.
Designed, organized and presented training workshops for new educational consultants in Portland area.
Co-organized and planned semi-annual Oregon area conventions for educational consultants.
Served as motivational keynote speaker on successful business building strategies at regional conventions.
Selected by Corporate Training Director to present various seminars at national conventions on goal setting, product marketing and recruiting/promoting managers.
Received annual incentive award for 10 years as a top performer in personal sales and recruiting.
Presented with the Presidents Club leadership award four years in a row as one of the twenty top national achievers for sales, recruiting and promoting managers.
Appointed by President as a member of the national task force to redesign the company compensation plan.

Occu-Med of Eastmoreland General Hospital Portland, OR 1984-1985
Division of American Healthcare Management
Job Analyst
Performed job analysis for businesses in the community
Compiled job profile data for Occu-Med physicians.
Consulted with businesses and healthcare providers on safety, workers compensation and handicap discrimination issues.
Coordinated health and wellness programs for industries in the Portland metro area.
Assisted physicians in development of the Occu-Med Network and developed strategies to expand services.

Meier and Frank Portland, OR 1982-1984
Division of May Department Stores Company
Corporate Safety Director
Supervised administration of all safety, workers compensation, general liability /product liability for entire company ($5 million annual budget).
Acted as liaison between branch store senior management and corporate management board.
Conducted back injury prevention training, forklift driver training and occupational health evaluations.
Audited all store locations and warehouses to determine safety compliance and a high level of employee safety awareness.
Recommended solutions to departmental structural design and safety program weaknesses.
Developed customized new hire safety orientation programs for 4,000 union/non-union and executive employees.
Established modified work program corporate wide resulting in an estimated savings of $50,000 over two year period.
Implemented pre-employment physicals, safety incentive programs and branch store safety committees to control costs and reduce accidents.
Designed audit systems including physical inspections, job hazard analysis and employee interviews.

Consolidated Metco Portland, OR 1980-1981
Division of Freightliner Corporation
Corporate Safety Director
Administered entire safety program for foundry, radiator/metal fabrication, machine shop, warehouse and die cast plant.
Reduced accidents by seventy-five percent.
Created modified work positions and supervised injured employees.
Developed job descriptions for job classifications in each plant.

Claims Management Services Portland, OR 1979-1980
Division of Marsh and McLennan
Claims Examiner
Conducted cost containment survey of metropolitan health providers to establish reasonable fees for services.
Administered workers compensation claims for Fred Meyer Corporation in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Assisted Fred Meyer management in developing modified work and employee safety training to reduce accident frequency and severity.

Toy n Joy Makers Board of Directors Portland, OR 1993-2000
Co-developed a long term strategic plan and organizational chart for the Toy n Joy program and presented the plan to the Fire Chief and City Commissioner.

Beaumont Middle School Portland, OR 1993-1999
Coordinated all fundraising and committee assignments to support the annual theatrical production.
Created organizational timeline and job descriptions for each theatrical committee chair to ensure continuation and continuity of program.
Awarded volunteer of the year for 1994.
Chaired the eighth grade graduation activities

Alameda Elementary School Portland, OR 1993-1999
PTA Board Member for seven years, PTA President 2 years, PTA Treasurer 2 years.
Coordinated the fundraising and development of a $500,000 playground project.
Developed Family Resource Center
Represented Alameda school as a legislative spokesperson on school budget concerns.
Researched, designed and conducted a curriculum based, multicultural, interactive second grade program.
Appointed by Oregon PTA as toy safety representative to increase public awareness of toy safety through television/ radio talk shows and school presentations.