About Me

I have over 20 years of administration and management success in highly competitive occupations including managerial and higher education administration, public relations, customer service and satisfaction and human resource management.

I worked for a major airline for almost 17 years and was offered the choice of moving out of state in order to keep my job or taking a buy-out and stay with my husband of three years who worked for the same company but did not qualify for transfer. I chose the buy-out and a year later our son was born. I did not go back to work until my son was in school full time.

Because of my airline experience, I was able to be certified by the State of Michigan as a Vocational Education Instructor. I taught a marketing course in travel and tourism for a Community School district until the district discontinued the program.

Two years later I was asked if I would be interested in a position that was open at William Tyndale College. I accepted and remained there until the department was absorbed into the traditional administration of the college. While there I began taking courses for college credit. Six months later I was hired by another university in an administrative position as assistant to the VP/Director (Dean). I worked in that position for almost three years until the VP/Director resigned and my services were no longer required. I was fortunate enough to be able to stay there long enough to earn my Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree.

Nine months later I began teaching at a Charter School Academy as a substitute teacher until I accepted a full time administrative position at Gale Group. I worked there until my position was eliminated due to downsizing as a result of the economic downturn after the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

I used the time off to complete my studies toward a Master of Business Administration specializing in Strategic Management in August 2002. In October 2003 I negotiated a contract to work as an independent consultant as a community liaison for MI Developments Inc. The initial contract for four months was extended for a total of nineteen months. Although the project is on hold, an offer of future of employment was made “when and if” the project becomes operational. I have since been seeking a new career.

Though-out my employment history, I have been drawn to occupations that involve interaction with people. As you can see by this brief synopsis of my background, I am what is regularly described as a “people person”. I am happiest when challenged and learning and experiencing something new. I am equally comfortable working alone or in team atmospheres.