Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – University of Wisconsin-Stout
Master’s Degree in Management Technology – University of Wisconsin-Stout

Professional Qualifications and Licenses:
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
International Certification Trainer with International Assoc. of Infant Massage
Certified Dale Carnegie Instructor
Adjunct Speech Instructor – Chippewa Valley Technical College

CIMI:
For 6 years in WI
Grew up in Trinidad where infant massage was practiced everyday.

Professional Honors:
Highest Achievement Award – Dale Carnegie
Exceptional Performance Bonus Award, Bremer Bank, 2004
Woman of Color Award, 2003, University of Wisconsin System

Community Involvement:
Community & Family Resource Coalition of Dunn County
Human Resource Network, St. Croix County
Family Service Providers, Polk County
Burnett County Housing Collaborative
Menomonie Area Partners in Early Learning
Leave A Legacy, Board of Directors
Women Connect – Facilitator
Parenting Education Partnership – Facilitator
Oaklawn Harmony Centre- Self-Sufficiency Committee

Personal Interests:
Reading, walks, movies, relaxing with family at home
Trainer in Goal Setting, Building Inner Self-Confidence/Self-Esteem,Enthusiasm

Related Work experience:
Executive  Director, CIRS
First Call For Help & Family Resource Center, Menomonie  (7/94 – 7/2002)
Budgeting, grant writing and overall agency operations
Creation and maintenance of Information & Referral system for 4 counties;
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers/staff;
Responsible for marketing, advertising, promotional activities
CIRS: Certified Information & Referral Specialists

Organize, Teach and Implement all programs relating to Parent Education, Support Groups, Workshops, Family Visiting Program for new parents, Warmline service.  Facilitate Parenting Classes;Workshops; Training Seminars