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Jenny Poppa Golding ********.**@*****.***

*** **** **** **** 828-***-****

Franklin, NC 28734

Resume

Objective

Accomplished professional with managerial and non-profit and customer care experience seeking a position where I can serve others and make a positive difference in the community.

Education

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC - Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy, 2003

Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC - Associates of Arts, 2001

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Fundraising through community events and engagements.

Good organizational skills, strong work ethic.

Grant writing.

Knowledge of Medicaid and social service programs.

Child welfare and family advocacy.

Experience

January 2011 to May 2025

CEO / Executive Director, Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center, Franklin and Sylva, NC

Supervised the operation of three non-profit free medical clinics.

Oversaw budget that grew from $300K to $640,000.

Supervised nine staff employees.

Participated as member of the board of directors.

Organized and executed the purchase/move of three clinics.

Led annual fundraising events, increased donor outreach.

Gave frequent public presentations to organizations, churches, and community events.

January 2007 to January 2011

Licensed Recreational Therapist Vocational Rehabilitation/ Independent Living, Sylva, NC

Covered up to 15 counties in Western North Carolina

Assessed individual's abilities, preferences, and goals related to leisure and recreational activities.

Performed interviews, standardized tests, observations, and collaboration with other professionals or family members.

Topics covered are physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual domains

Identified strengths, challenges, and needs, as well as potential barriers to participation in leisure activities, working in their environments to bring about positive change to their surroundings.

August 2004 – January 2007 Elementary Grade Teacher, Summer Program Director and Bus Driver. Trimont Christian Academy, Franklin, NC

Taught 5th grade and 3rd.

Wrote and executed lesson plans.

Worked with students with learning challenges.

Helped as a bus driver to sporting events and field trips

Director of summer program.

Substitute teacher for preschoolers.

August 1990 – April 2003 (few yrs PRN in between full-time routes) Drove school bus and was substitute teacher

Macon County Schools: Cartoogechaye & Franklin High School Franklin, NC

Prior held various jobs including U.S. Census Worker, built business The Trophy Shop, Franklin, NC owner 1990-1999, Certified Nursing Assistant, and held Real Estate License

Personal Interests

I enjoy planning events for work and for family time.

Hobbies include photography and collecting vintage items.

I help my community through service on numerous boards and associations.

Active in my church through helping in nursery, at VBS, chairing women’s ministry, and other church-wide events.

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