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Professional Experience
Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County, Ocala, FL
Health & Wellness Coordinator/Communications
February 2018 – April 2020
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Managed the Marion County Hospital District Grant programs and reporting, maintained relationships with donors, sponsors and community partners, designed the monthly newsletter, served on event committees, developed and implemented programs for three sites, and provided direct client support when necessary.
In my position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County, I discovered my desire to work with underprivileged families and make a positive impact on future generations. While working there, I focused on developing and implementing programs that taught members and their families how to purchase healthy snacks, grow and cook their own foods, and access community services that promote health and wellbeing.
I also advanced my communication skills in a role that allowed me to create newsletters, flyers, and build a web presence for the three clubs in the county.
Please take a moment to review my work listed below, including examples of projects, events, and communications material.
Florida Local Exchange, Ocala, FL
Owner
November 2015 – January 2018
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Created an aggregation and distribution system for local foods and products, and oversaw all aspects of the business including: accounting, purchasing, marketing and advertising, social media platform management, leading part-time staff, maintaining farm partner relationships, securing vendors, and ensuring customers satisfaction. Developed and hosted farm-to-table events both on and off-site.
Owning this business taught me so much. After a few years, and a few bad business partners, and a few name changes, I had finally found my nitch in the local food world. Unfortunately, the cost of the experience had taken its toll and I could no longer afford to keep the store open. In January of 2018, I decided to close and take my lessons and move forward. It was an extremely difficult decision to make and it took me some time to recover, both financially and emotionally. However, the time I spent as the owner of Florida Local Exchange was a period in my life when I learned how to take what was once just an idea and turn it into a reality.
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Below you will find posts that give examples of the type of work I did.
Guidance/Care Center, Inc. – WestCare, Marathon, FL
Behavioral Health Technician (Internship for BS degree)
December 2020 – April 2021 – Saint Leo University
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Assisted with all aspects of client care, facilitated group discussions and activities, completed intake processes for inpatient clients, prepared administrative paperwork, provided direct client support and de-escalation tactics, took vitals, supported medical staff, and performed any additional tasks as assigned by the unit supervisor.
Rose Blossom Farm
Owner
November 2012 - August 2022
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I purchased and renovated an 18-acre horse farm offering specific services to the foaling mare, foals and young horses, post-hospital cases including short- and long-term medical care and post-surgical layups.
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