Cultural Interchange Coordinator for CCI at CCI - Center for Cultural Interchange
January 2012 - December 2012
As an Independent Contractor, coordinated in the Mid-Atlantic Center for cultural Interchange as a part-time Local Coordinator. Finding Host Families for Foreign Exchange High School Students and coordinate travel abroad for teens and adults on a short or long-term basis. Placed two students in the Independent Student Placement Program.
Franchise Consultant at Axxiom Franchise Advisors, LLC (A Licensed Affiliate)
September 2009 - September 2011
Provided franchise consultative services to over 25 prospects interested in purchasing a franchise.
within 24 months.
Developed and presented Franchising workshops and webinars to SBA (Small Business Association) and SBDTC clients including veterans.
Successfully networked in the state of Delaware and Maryland.
Baobab Cultural Center Consultant and Gallery Director at Baobab Cultural Center
February 2007 - September 2007
Oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of museum.
Specific functions included:
Strategic Planning and Implementation, In-depth planning and development of Public Relations Events.
Preparation for various exhibits.
Served as a Committee Member for the International Frederick Douglas Symposium for the City of Rochester.
Grant Writing for Non-Profit Funding.
Consultant | Non-Profit Funding at Rochester Museum & Science Center
September 2006 - February 2007
Developed a Business Plan for the Rochester Museum and Science Center's Micrecycle Program.
Developed policies, procedures and forms as well as documented workflow processes.
Executive Director for President Clinton' Birthplace at President Clinton's Birthplace Foundation, Hope, AR
October 2005 - August 2006
Oversight and management of daily operations of Foundation.
Specific functions included:
Conducting various Human Resources related functions such as recruitment, hiring, training and conducting periodic evaluations related to efficacy of personnel as well as volunteer base.
Responsible for Public Relations.
Writing grant proposals for non-profit funding.
Conducting radio/TV interviews and on-going public speaking engagements with local and national civic groups in the community.
Developing tour scripts, job descriptions, policies and procedures for staff and volunteers.
Operations Director - North Texas | Non-Profit Funding at MediSend International
October 2001 - July 2002
Main responsiblities included the overall daily operations of the Center.
Specific functions included:
Shipping surplus medical supplies and equipment from the U.S. to 66 developing countries. Exceeded goal for the number of shipments for FY2002 making a history milestone for MediSend.
Oversaw inventory procurement, shipping logistics and necessary documentation for internaqtional cargo and custom requirements.
Supervised 4 permanent staff and numerous (up to 80) volunteers.
Facilitated the development of a mission statement, goals/objectives and action plans for the Center; meeting all deadlines usually exceeding expectations.
Barnes Foundation Registrar Consultant at The Barnes Foundation, Merion, PA
February 2000 - August 2001
Established a Registrar's Office and completed an inventory at Ker-Feal.
Specific duties included:
Developing user requirements for selecting a Gallery's Museum Collections Management System.
PA Historical and Museum Commission Collections Manager at PA Historical and Museum Commission
September 1994 - January 2000
Main responsibility included managing the museum collection records of over 2 million artifacts at the State Museum in Harrisburg and 27 historical sites throughout PA.
Specific duties included:
Conducting inventories of the museum collection.
Serving as Chair of the PHMC Computerization Committee and developing a RFP (Request for Proposal) for a Collections Management System.
Representing the Bureau of the State Museum in developing a vison, mission, goals and objectives for the PHMC IT Division.
Eliminated major backlog in the department improving overall effectiveness and providing one-day response to inquiries down from seven days.
Supervised a staff of 9 permanent employees and up to 4
volunteers.
Special Assistant to Deputy of Administration at State of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare
June 1992 - September 1994
Main responsiblities included assisting the Deputy Secretary in the Office of Administration within the PA Department of Public Welfare in directing personnel, procurement, financial operations, civil rights compliance, facilities management and information system activities.
Specific duties included:
Assisting in the development of business operational solutions to improve overall effectiveness, with estimated one-time savings of $5.5 million and annual savings of $310,000.
Overseeing the implementation of a $70 million dollar project to automate the county child support system.
Management Services Manager with PHICO Ins. Co| Business Analysis Manager with PA National Ins at Insurance Experience
September 1984 - February 1992
Main responsibilities included oversight of the department.
Specific duties included:
Developing user requirements, testing, and implementing two major computer processing systems; Claims and Workers' Compensation Systems at PHICO
Developing methodology for overall project management at PHICO.
Main responsibilities included the daily operations of the Business Analysis Department supervising 5 Business Analyst, and 25 technical staff at PA Nat'l Ins. Co.
Specific duties included:
Debugging an existing in-house system
Representing the Personal Lines Division for implementing a PMS (Policy Management System) Software System.
Developed user requirements, testing, training, and implementation as well as Quality Control.
Claims Examiner| Systems Coordintor at Nationwide Insurance Company
February 1981 - November 1983
Main Responsibilities included conducting cost feasibility and efficiency studies.
Specific duties included:
Completing a cost feasibility and efficiency study of the Claims Legal Subrogation Department saving $60,000 annually.
Started as an Automobile Claims Examiner and promoted to Systems Coordinator within a year.
U.S. Army, Specialist E-5 at U.S. Army
1973 - 1975
Medial Records Specialist at 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, West Germany.
National Defense Service Medal.
Author, Motivational Speaker, Museum Collections Management Consulting at RJR Business Services, LLC
December 2000
Author of "Forever Growing---A Journey of Trust." Offering motivational speaking engagements and workshops, which includes:
1. Changing Your Business to Suit Your Life Path - This workshop outlines the challenges and
obstacles that life puts in our way. However, more importantly it identifies ways to overcome
these hurdles in our lives with total trust and surrender to our God. You will learn to use the
voice of God to guide you in Changing Your Business to Compliment Your Christian Faith.
2. Reinventing Yourself during Challenging Times - Richelle is determined that you learn from the
challenges she encountered in her life from domestic violence and poverty to downsizing,, and
outright racism. Richelle share her lessons learned.
3. Surviving the Fork in the Road: Life is full of change and challenges. As an African American
Woman and Veteran, the author shares her "fork in the road" experiences from childhood to her
adult life. You will learn to assess the effect on your finances, family and life when you are
forced to determine which way to go at the fork by making Godly choices.
4. Forever Growing - Someone once said, when you are green you grow, when you are ripe you
die. The secret then is to keep on GROWING. Like clay vases in the bible we are molded into
God's idea of what he wants us to be. But we must be open to GROWTH. This workshop
focuses on a total surrender and trust in God in your life's journey.
5. Overcoming Adversities: Adversity is an unavoidable part of life and overcoming adversity is
not easy. Richelle uses her real life experiences in teaching you how to overcome adversities.
This speech is geared to high school students as well as young adults. During this speech learn
how to be focused, stay positive and be resilient. The true meaning of resiliency is presented
and explored.
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