Susan Miley Petrehn

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Virginia Beach, VA 23451

757-***-****

Education

Ph.D. - February 1996 La Salle University – Education Administration

M.S. ED - December 1986 Old Dominion University – Education/Curriculum Development

B.S. - May 1984 Old Dominion University – Health, Physical Education &

Service Administration

Professional Experience

Development Director, October 2012-August 2022

Boy Scouts of America, Tidewater Council

Broadly responsible for the oversight of all programs related to fundra

ising, including major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, alumni affairs, the annual fund, special events, foundation and corporate relations, volunteer

leadership, development, community outreach, in-kind giving, development of promotional materials, media relations, advertising, as well as donor profiling. Responsible for board recruitment and training of board members. Achieved 130% of the fund-raising goal.

Practice Manager/TMS Program Director, March 2009-2011Patrick D. Thrasher, MD, PC

Responsible for managing entire medical practice - Duties include marketing, medical billing, coding, setting appointments, collections, correspondence with attorneys on medical representation for workman’s compensation cases dealing with Occupational, Safety, Health, and Environmental exposures in the workplace. Experience in occupational illness and injury reporting as a result of a magnitude of compensation claims to include: chemical exposure, hazardous noise exposures dealing with hearing loss, and physical injuries as a result of occupational injuries. Conducted training and educational sessions with patients on safe work environments, personal protective equipment and OSHA regulations. Assisted and operated TMS during treatments of patients for multiple medical conditions. Certified Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician.

Education Development Director, July 2003-May 2005

Virginia Beach Friends School, Virginia Beach

Broadly responsible for the oversight of all programs related to fund-raising, including major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, alumni affairs, the annual fund, special events, foundation and corporate relations, publishing newsletter, volunteer leadership, development, community outreach, in-kind giving, development of promotional materials, media relations, advertising, as well as the donor profiling system. Managed funds used to focus on developing each student’s ability to apply knowledge, solve problems, and use critical thinking skills to achieve higher levels of understanding. By procuring adequate funds and resources, students were provided the tools to empower them to learn to respect and practice truth and to know the various ways it can be found – through scientific investigation, creative expression, communication, worship, and service within the school community and beyond early education years.

Elderhostel Program Administrator, January 2001-July 2002

Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Developed and implemented new curriculum for suitable ODU’s Elderhostel Program and Elderhostel internationally. Increased participation nationally and locally using the latest marketing techniques, emerging technologies, and incorporating student-focused learning materials into the curriculum. Directly responsible for a significant increase in program revenue which was obtained through local and national corporate sponsorships, national and local educational grants, and creative marketing. Enhanced Old Dominion University’s image throughout the community and received numerous accolades as a result of staunch determination and dedication to the program.

Marketing/Environmental Curriculum Administrator, December 1999-December 2001

Taylor Made Diagnostics-Occupational Health Corporation

Responsible for developing environmental and occupational safety program guides for major corporations, shipyards and rescue units in the Hampton Roads area. Programs included Eye Safety, Hazardous Waste Mgt, Health and Wellness Programs for employees. Responsible for recruiting new industries in the area. Developed training programs for organizations and improved overall awareness of local, state, and federal requirements on ESOH requirements, laws, and statutes.

Development Director May 1999-November 2000

American Heart Association, Virginia Beach, VA

Responsible for developing partnerships with key businesses, health care agencies and CEO’s in the Hampton Roads Region to raise funds for research and development, and a magnitude of educational programs. Surpassed the organizational goal of $222,000 and raised oveMemberr $300,000 in corporate sponsorship.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, August 1991-May1999

Health, Physical Education and Sports Management, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

of the College Accreditation Committee and participated in grant development. Professor of numerous courses to include Recreation Leadership, Festivals & Special Event, FundRaising Strategies, Motivational Techniques, Outdoor Education (served as Outdoor Specialist for the department), Recreation Programming, Recreation for Special Populations, Philosophy of Play, Foundations of Recreation, Motor Development, Nautilus, Volleyball, Supervised Student Interns, Academic Advisor, Adventure Education and Military/Employee Recreation.

Professor, March 1998-May 1999

Nutrition, Johnson & Wales University, Norfolk, VA

Instructor for courses in Nutrition and Personal Management.

Teacher, November 1993-1996

Cape Henry Collegiate School, Virginia Beach, VA

Development and implementation of Wilderness Education curriculum for 7th graders. Program is still in existence today with a full time teacher.

Corporate Wellness/Safety Director, June 1980-1986

The Jonathan Corporation, Norfolk, VA

Developed and implemented wellness programs to reduce absenteeism, workman compensation claims and overall insurance costs for the company. Assisted in writing Safety Manual for each individual shop within the shipyard. Also taught Safety Courses to the employees in accordance with OSHA regulations and administered safety inspections. Included Jonathan Corporation in my research work for my Thesis

for graduate school in comparison with national corporations with similar programs.

Health Education/Cardiac Technician 1986-1989

Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA

Administered health testing and environmental education programs in local workplaces and communities throughout the Hampton Roads area. Testing includes cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, stress test, pacemaker checks, exercise prescription and rehabilitation for patients after stroke and heart attacks. Environmental education programs included hazardous waste management, procurement and handling of hazardous materials, HAZCOM, and environmental law. Companies included USAA, Huntsman Chemicals, Ford Motor Plant, Mitsubishi, Lillian Vernon, public and private schools, etc.

Professional Organizations & Community Involvement

Current Certification Status:

Organization: American Red Cross

Classification: CPR & First Aid Instructor

Initial Certification: 1982-Current

Organization: National Center for Health Promotion, University of Michigan

Classification: Nutrition Certification

Initial Certification: 1987-Current

Organization: EdMarc Hospice for Children

Classification: 2001-2004 Peace by Piece Program Chair

Organization: American Heart Association

Classification: Chair of the Board for Hampton Roads

Beach Mid-Atlantic School Site Chair

1991-1999Professional Instructor /Trainer:

1.Community Site

2.School Site

3.Heart At Work

4.Health Site Programs

Awards:

American Heart Association:

1994-1995Volunteer of the Year

1997Placed 4th out of top 10 teams for Heart Walk (team raised over $10,000)

1998Recognized for providing over 100 volunteers and assisting in raising $185,000 dollars for the Heart Ball event, including $5,000 worth of items for silent auction.

1999Speaker of the Year

2002-2003Development Chair for Old Donation Episcopal Day School.

2001-present Edmarc Hospice for Children Donation Committee

2005-2010 Chesapeake Bay Academy Procurement Committee

2007-2010 Bay Academy Parent Association President

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