Manager Project
Resume:
CYNTHIA JONES-NORTON
Cynthia Jones Norton
*** *** **** ****** *************, KY
40011
acdcrd@r.postjobfree.com 502-***-****
To Whom It May Concern:
With a proven track record for success as not only a manager, but as a
provider, I believe my experience, values and hard working attitude
would be of great value to any company as an executive director,
program/project manager, public relations, promotion coordinator or
lead executive. As a grass roots organizer, I have designed and
developed a successful spinal cord injury organization, from the ground
up,that continues to thrive and assist other organizations, businesses
and individuals.
Working within several different entities over the past 25 years would
allow me to bring the knowledge, skills and abilities of planning and
marketing events all over the United States while working within the
limits of corporate policies and procedures
I have been responsible for developing and maintaining relationships
with sports figures, musicians, physicians, therapists, researchers and
vendors throughout my tenure of not only my current position, but my
last positions as well. I love this part of my job and would love to
be able to take it to the next level.
In addition, I offer a comprehensive level of management skills and am
currently attending the University of Louisville to obtain my Bachelor
of Science in Organizational Leadership and Management to further
enhance my knowledge and skills. My professional experience, combined
with my 'outside the box' thinking, dedication and enthusiasm will
enable me to make an immediate and valuable impact on any business or
corporation.
I would ask that you give me the opportunity to present myself to you
on a "Bachelor's Degree" of experience rather than the piece of paper I
am working to attain.
I look forward to meeting with you to learn more about the
possibilities of this position, your objectives and how I can
contribute to the success of these practices. Feel free to contact me
anytime.
Sincerely,
Cindy Norton
Cindy Norton
300 Lea View Ave., Campbellsburg, KY 40011
Phone: 502-***-**** Email: acdcrd@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Accomplished, versatile, self motivated and result-driven manager-
coordinator seeking an opportunity to leverage strong leadership and
organizational abilities, along with superior creative talents, exemplary
communication and public relation skills. I am currently attending the
University of Louisville to attain another degree, Bachelor of Science in
Organizational Leadership and Management, to further my knowledge and
skills and enhance my ability in supporting your organization achieve its
established goals.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
. Proven time management and multitasking abilities: gracefully balances
competing priorities.
. Displays a collaborative work ethic and superior level of of
adaptability and initiative.
. Blends integrity, innovative thinking, and leadership attributes to
ensure employer satisfaction.
. Known for strong decision-making talents, critical thinking skills,
and an unwavering drive to excel.
. Outstanding combination of communication, interpersonal,
organizational and leadership skills.
. Versatile and energetic: demonstrates high levels of personal
commitment and dedication.
. Self-directed and dependable; confident and poised in interactions
with individuals at all levels.
. Merges solid interpersonal and communication skills to develp loyal
client relationships.
. Effectively communicates with and motivates team member, fostering an
atmosphere of teamwork.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KentuckyOne Health Frazier Rehab Institute January 2012 to December 2013
Spinal Cord Medicine Program Coordinator/Liaison and Event Coordinator
220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Supervisor - Kimberly Atkinson - Program Director - 502-***-****
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. Work closely with Spinal Cord Medicine Director, Case Manager, Medical
Director and Therapists to develop the International Center for
Advanced Neuro-rehab. (ICAN)
. Provide assistance and information to those with spinal cord injury
about therapy and research possibilities at Frazier Rehab and 11 other
centers around the world.
. Develop a three day evaluation schedule for each possible patient to
determine eligibility for the ICAN program
. Arrange housing, transportation and entertainment opportunities for
patients to attend evaluations and therapy for up to 12 months.
. Provide information for obtaining documents for prospective patients
around the world. (passports, Visa)
. Responsible for communicating with non-English speaking individuals
through an interpreter.
. Plan and execute fundraisers including Team Reeve Events during the
Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon/Marathon for the Christopher and
Dana Reeve Foundation and Casino Night for the Housing and
Transportation Patient Fund.
. Assist with the annual Quad Rugby & Wheelchair Basketball National
Tournaments.
. Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to procure food, beverage,
audio and visual equipment, furniture, lighting, floral arrangements,
entertainment, and photography.
. Solicit corporate and individual sponsorships, and create and
administer the event-planning budget to ensure the achievement of
event goals.
. Leverage strong creative talents to design marketing and advertising
materials to successfully promote each event and raise awareness
within the facility and community.
. Responsible for the solicitation of raffle, silent and live auction
items and the design and planning of each auction to maximize
fundraising opportunities in accordance with organizational goals and
objectives.
. Provide leadership and direction to volunteers and staff during each
event and skillfully plan the workload and resource requirements to
ensure adequate coverage and patron satisfaction.
. Provide orientation and training of event volunteers to ensure the
successful execution of each event.
. Create media opportunities with local television and radios stations.
. Apply solid analytical talents to conduct post-event evaluations to
determine the positive and negative aspects of each event and
implement changes for the next annual event.
. Founding member of the Patient Housing and Transportation Committee at
Frazier Rehab.
1. Instrumental in the development of finding resources to assist in
funding for patients to have temporary and permanent accessible
housing and transportation while in Louisville, KY undergoing
treatments.
2. Assisted in developing a plan with community leaders to build and
enhance accessible housing in the downtown area for patients to
live while attending treatment.
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF), August 2008 to December 2011
Special Events Coordinator / Day at the Races Manager
Supervisor - Ida Cahill, President SSPF - 230 W. Delaware Ave. Pennington,
NJ 08648 317-***-**** acdcrd@r.postjobfree.com
. Plan and execute annual fundraisers including the Racing to Recovery
Gala (Indianapolis, IN), SSPF golf outing/post dinner and pre-event
dinner/reception to the golf outing, (Las Vegas, NV), Run, Walk n'
Wheel - a Thon (St. Petersburg, FL; Sonoma, CA; Toronto, Canada,
Ontario; and Milwaukee, WI)
. Plan and execute the Day at the Races Program at IndyCar Race Tracks
(St. Petersburg, FL; Birmingham, AL; Long Beach, CA; Indianapolis, IN;
Milwaukee, WI; Des Moines, IA; Toronto, Canada, Ontario; Louden, New
Hampshire; Baltimore, MD; Sonoma, CA; Sparta, KY; Lexington, OH;
Watkins Glen, NY; Las Vegas, NV; Chicago, IL) including coordination
of guests with paralysis from local and regional rehabilitation
hospitals, Veterans hospitals, paralysis organizations and state
organizations; arrange catering, track tours, transportation, sponsors
meetings and interactions with race drivers.
. Strategically direct each event from beginning to end with
responsibilities for logistics, event design, location, invitations,
programs, and signage.
. Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to procure food, beverage,
audio and visual equipment, furniture, lighting, floral arrangements,
entertainment, and photography at highly competitive prices.
. Solicit corporate and individual sponsorships, and create and
administer the event-planning budget to ensure the achievement of
event goals.
. Leverage strong creative talents to design marketing and advertising
materials that successfully promote each event and raise awareness
within the external communities.
. Responsible for the solicitation of silent and live auction items and
the design and planning of each auction to maximize fundraising
opportunities in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
. Provide leadership and direction to volunteers and staff during each
event and skillfully plan the workload and resource requirements to
ensure adequate coverage and patron satisfaction.
. Provide orientation and training of event volunteers to ensure the
successful execution of each event.
. Create press materials and promotional collateral including
informational pieces for monthly newsletter, communication pieces and
frequent website updates.
. Apply solid analytical talents to conduct post-event evaluations to
determine the positive and negative aspects of each event and
implement changes for the next annual event.
. Development and implementation of new fundraising ideas.
Friends for Michael, Inc. Spinal Cord Injury Organization, August 1997 to
present Founder, Executive Director and President - August 1997 to December
2008 Board member- August 1997 to present (volunteer
position)
Supervisor - Matthew Brent, President P.O. Box 212, Campbellsburg, KY
40011
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. Founded organization due to injury to Michael Brent, a family friend.
. Plan and execute annual fundraisers including Run/Walk/Wheel, Golf
Scramble, Sponsor Appreciation Dinner, "A Legend Continues"
Dinner/Auction and Raffles.
. Directed event management, program promotion, community outreach, and
grant management.
. Developed and maintained professional relationships with
rehabilitation hospitals, spinal cord organizations, community
members, research facilities, universities, colleges and local school
systems.
1. Set up endowment fund with the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury
Research Center at the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY,
through annual donations.
2. Annual donations to the Spinal Cord Brain Injury Research Center
at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
3. Annual Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Poster Contest in local
school districts (Henry and Oldham Co, KY)
4. Instituted, with Henry County, KY Judge Executive to proclaim
September as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness" month in Henry
County, KY.
5. Donations to various individuals with spinal cord injury,
rehabilitation centers, adaptive sports programs and paralysis
organizations.
6. Provided assistance and implementation of the Michael Brent
Resource Room at Frazier Rehab Institute in Louisville, KY.
7. Developed and designed the Michael Brent Memorial "All
Accessible" Playground in New Castle, KY
. Strategically direct each event from beginning to end with
responsibilities for logistics, event design, location, invitations,
programs, and signage.
. Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to procure food, beverage,
clothing, gifts, door prizes, audio and visual equipment, furniture,
lighting, floral arrangements, entertainment, and photography.
. Determine guest lists and event numbers, solicit corporate and
individual sponsorships, and create and administer the event-planning
budget to ensure the achievement of event goals.
. Leverage strong creative talents to design marketing and advertising
materials that successfully promote each event and raise awareness
within the external community.
. Responsible for the solicitation of silent and live auction items and
the design and planning of each auction to maximize fundraising
opportunities in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
. Provide leadership and direction to volunteers during each event and
skillfully plan the workload and resource requirements to ensure
adequate coverage and patron satisfaction.
. Meticulously review event schedules, resource plans, work assignments,
menus, guest lists, seating charts, and audio/visual arrangements to
ensure the seamless execution of each event.
. Create press materials and promotional collateral including
informational pieces for monthly newsletter, communication pieces, and
frequent website updates.
. Play a key role in the development of the food and beverage menus and
work closely with the executive chef to carry out food tasting and
determine the approved menu.
. Function as the Public Relations representative and spokesperson
(television, radios, seminars, newspaper, etc.), communicating
marketing and PR plans for media outreach, website enhancement, and
additional communication efforts.
. Strategically direct each event from beginning to end with
responsibilities for logistics, event design, location, invitations,
programs, and signage.
. Responsible for the resources, volunteers and materials for the
construction of ramps for those with paralysis.
. Responsible for obtaining resources and donations of vans and
transportation for those with paralysis.
David T. Kamer, DMD, Crestwood, KY, July 1998 - December 2004 (full-time)
December 2004 -
present (PRN)
Registered Dental Hygienist
Supervisor - David T. Kamer, Practice Owner, 5301 W. Hwy 146, Crestwood, KY
40014
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. Specializing in preventive oral health including prophylaxis, scaling,
periodontal root planing, radiography, dental sealants, administration
of fluoride, instructions for proper oral hygiene
. Develop and implement a total prophylaxis recall program for patients
. Manage and implement an OSHA approved program
. Assist dentist as needed
. Officer Manager PRN
Alan Gould, DMD Oral Pathologist Crestwood, KY August 2006 - December 2011
Office Manager/Chair Side Assistant (Part-time)
Supervisor - Andy Morris, Office Manager 5805 W. Hwy 22, Crestwood, KY
40014
. Responsible for patient care, billing, insurance filing, confidential
patient data, patient relationships, preparation of doctor referrals,
appointments and proper documentation, multiple phone system, etc.
. Assist pathologist with biopsies, cultures, x-rays and patient care.
EDUCATION and LICENSURE
. Associate in Health Sciences - Dental Hygiene University of Louisville
(Kentucky) 1991
. Currently attending - University of Louisville to attain a Bachelor of
Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning.
. Registered Dental Hygienist- National Board Certified and Kentucky
Board Certified - current
. Dental Hygiene - 350+ continuing education credits
. CPR with AED and First Aid Certification - current
. Extensive Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Online Courses
. Extensive Spinal Cord Injury education thru hands on activities,
classroom education, national and local seminars.
. Over 60 hours in Corporate Compliance; HIPPA, HR Policy Training for
Employees, Values and Ethics Training, Cultural Competency, Preventing
Violence in the Community, Title IV and Americans with Disabilities
Act Training
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVMENTS and VOLUNTEER WORK
Regional Mobility Council of the KIPDA Region - TARC 2012 - present
Board of Directors - Voting Member
. The purpose of the Regional Mobility Council of the KIPDA Region is to
serve in an advisory capacity for the planning, optimization and
coordination of transportation resources for the nine-county KIPDA
region (Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana; and Bullitt, Henry,
Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties in Kentucky).
Greater Louisville Aging In Place Association Member 2012 - present
. To provide an ongoing forum for professionals from the private, public
and nonprofit sectors to work together to promote aging in place; to
encourage seniors, recent retirees and baby boomers to be proactive in
planning for their future housing and care needs; and to provide ideas
and information to help them do so.
Spinal Cord Injury Association of KY 2001 - 2008
. Assisted in development and implementation 2002
. Acting President - August 2003 - 2004
. President - 2004 - 2005
. Board of Director - 2005 - 2008
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
. Nomination to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Hall of Fame
- 2005 Grassroots Organization
Henry County Country Club Board of Directors 2008 - 2011
. Secretary of the Board
. Event and Activity Chair
. Personnel Committee Chair
Covenant United Methodist Church Youth Mentor/Volunteer 2000 - 2008
. Coordinated Fundraisers for High School and Middle School Youth Group
. Managed the planning and execution of mission trips/weekly programs,
etc.
. Mentored youth on a regular basis
. Mission trips include: Eleuthera, Bahamas, Tennessee, North Carolina,
and Eastern Kentucky
Henry County Education Foundation of Excellence Board of Director 1989 -
1995
. The purpose of the foundation is to provide funding for projects that
will enrich existing curriculum and encourage innovative educational
projects within the Henry County School System. A Board of Directors
that are citizens of the community and independent of the school
system runs this organization. (Eminence Independent Schools)
Campbellsburg Elementary School PTSO 1985 - 1994
. Vice President - 1986 - 1988 President - 1988 - 1990
. Executed and set standards for the chosen annual budget
. Managed the planning and execution of fundraising activities to
provide educational assistance tools for staff, and playground
equipment for children
. Played a key role in teacher involvement of fundraisers and outside
activities.
. Mentored children through the "High Self-Esteem" program
Coordinator and Coach of Community Athletic Programs
. 1986 - Founded and Coordinated Campbellsburg T-ball League Ages 4-7
. 1987-89 - Little League Baseball Coach (boys)
. 1990 - 1999 - Youth Softball Coach (girls)
. 1992 - 1994 - Youth Basketball Coach (girls)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
Photoshop, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Internet Applications; Development
and Design, Project Management, limited Grant Writing Skills, Public
Speaking, Marketing, Public Relations
REFERENCES
Denny Crum, University of Louisville Head Basketball Coach Emeritus & Asst.
to University President
Malcolm B. Chancey Center Alumni Office
Louisville, KY 40292
Sam Schmidt, Owner of Braunability & Sam Schmidt Motorsports
6803 Coffman Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Scott Whittemore, Ph.D., Professor & Vice Chairman for Research
Department of Neruological Surgery
Henry D. and Marianne Garretson Endowed Chair in Spinal Cord Injury
Research
Scientific Directory, Kentucky Spinal cord Injury Research Center
University of Louisville
511 S. Floyd St
Louisville, KY 40292
Jill Farmer, CTRS Manager, Recreation Therapy & Adapted Sports Program
KentuckyOne Health Frazier Rehab
220 Abraham Flexner Way, 11th Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
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Emily Coons, Case Manager, Spinal Cord Medicine Program
KentuckyOne Health Frazier Rehab
220 Abraham Flexner Way, 11th Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
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Patricia Wallace, Executive Director
Henry County Chamber of Commerce
11 North Main Street P.O. Box 355
New Castle, KY 40050
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Melvin Wilhelm, Associate Pastor Covenant United Methodist Church
909 West Jefferson Street
LaGrange, KY 40031
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