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140+ NEW LinkedIn Feature(s) Captured in the Wild in 2024 PART II
140+ NEW LinkedIn Feature(s) Captured in the Wild in 2024 PART II
By Kevin D. Turner
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109+ NEW LinkedIn Feature(s) Captured in the Wild in 2024
109+ NEW LinkedIn Feature(s) Captured in the Wild in 2024
By Kevin D. Turner
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Managing Partner
TNT Brand Strategist LLC
- Present 13 years 2 months
Kevin D. Turner, Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist LLC is a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Builder with deep expertise in Visioneering, Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. Kevin’s passion for talent development and cultivating high-performance teams globally while profitably managing, branding, and growing organizations, has contributed to my career success.
• Optimized 5K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 12K+ People on…Kevin D. Turner, Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist LLC is a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Builder with deep expertise in Visioneering, Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. Kevin’s passion for talent development and cultivating high-performance teams globally while profitably managing, branding, and growing organizations, has contributed to my career success.
• Optimized 5K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 12K+ People on Best Practices since 2005
• Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating & 200+ Written Recommendations
• Developed & Led Teams of 65+ Sales & Marketing Professionals
• Marketed & Sold $550M+ Domestically & into 140 Countries
• Created, Hired & Managed 4 Domestic & Foreign Offices
• Lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany & Japan
• Established International HR & Payroll
• CrowdSourced & FundRaised $25.3M
• Managed Full P&L of $352M
Career Highlights:
► Managing Partner, TNT Brand Strategist LLC May 2011 to Present
► Public Speaker, Independent LinkedIn & Career Podcast Guests January 2019 to Present
► Vice President Of Business Development, TurneRRounD, March 2011 - December 2017
► Director of International Development, American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, July 2007 - February 2011
► Vice President Sales Marketing, Thomas Nelson, Inc., part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, May 2006 - July 2007
► Chief Executive Officer, CEO, American Teachers Inc. January 2002 - April 2006
► Vice President Of Business Development, Stone Holdings, Inc., September 1999 - December 2001
► National Sales Marketing Manager, SONY June 1987 - September 1999 -
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
SMU Cyber Advisory
- 2 years
Education
Selected to serve as a Member Of The Board Of Advisors for SMU Cyber Advisory, an invitation-only Advisory, in partnership with SMU and cybersecurity thought leaders throughout the DFW metroplex to accomplish the following goals:
► Develop an understanding of how to keep pace with the speed of industry innovation and stay abreast of quickly evolving technologies
► Better address important emerging topics within the industry, as well as anticipate changes coming in the next few years…Selected to serve as a Member Of The Board Of Advisors for SMU Cyber Advisory, an invitation-only Advisory, in partnership with SMU and cybersecurity thought leaders throughout the DFW metroplex to accomplish the following goals:
► Develop an understanding of how to keep pace with the speed of industry innovation and stay abreast of quickly evolving technologies
► Better address important emerging topics within the industry, as well as anticipate changes coming in the next few years (automation, technology, regulation)
► Find qualified candidates for available positions or identify ways to re-skill existing employees, as well as build hands-on, action-learning opportunities
With Advisory member expertise and guidance on curriculum and programming, SMU can help provide current and future cybersecurity professionals learning opportunities, mentoring, and educational offerings to help address the current industry skills gap. -
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
SMU Big Data Advisory
- 2 years
Education
Recruited to join as a Member Of The Board Of Advisors for SMU Big Data Advisory. SMU assembled data analytics thought leaders throughout the DFW metroplex to assist them in the development of curriculum and programming for current and future data professionals learning opportunities, mentoring, and educational offerings with a focus on Big Data Analytics, (ML) Machine Learning, and (AI) Artificial Intelligence.
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Disaster Action Team Leader
American Red Cross
- 22 years 1 month
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Contributed as a Volunteer Team Leader on the Disaster Action Team - The American Red Cross North Texas chapter. Member of the Disaster Services Human Resource System.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first line of response for the American Red Cross for all disasters, no matter what the size. The purpose of a DAT is to meet with those affected by an incident/disaster, assess the impact to those affected and provide immediate recovery or relief from the impact…Contributed as a Volunteer Team Leader on the Disaster Action Team - The American Red Cross North Texas chapter. Member of the Disaster Services Human Resource System.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first line of response for the American Red Cross for all disasters, no matter what the size. The purpose of a DAT is to meet with those affected by an incident/disaster, assess the impact to those affected and provide immediate recovery or relief from the impact.
Disaster Action Team Leader DAT
Disaster Frontline Supervisor DAT
Disaster Frontline Simulation DAT(Link)
Disaster Services Human Resource DSHR
Psychological First Aid
20+ Years of Volunteer Service Recognition Pin from the Red Cross of America
15+ Years of Volunteer Service Recognition Pin from the Red Cross of America
2011 President’s Volunteer Service Award
2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award -
Bone Marrow Donor
DKMS US
- Present 7 years
Health
Registered as a Bone Marrow Donor for Delete Blood Cancer DKMS facilitates screening, and collection, transport, and post-donation follow-up of eligible matched bone marrow donors to provide a seamless and smooth donation process for our donors and all patients in need of a bone marrow transplant.
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Blood & Plasma Donor
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Present 29 years
Health
Donated Blood & Plasma to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian network, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Founded in 1919, the IFRC comprises 189 member Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, a secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. The International…
Donated Blood & Plasma to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian network, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Founded in 1919, the IFRC comprises 189 member Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, a secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. The International Federation, the National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Blood & Plasma Donor
Carter BloodCare
- Present 11 years 6 months
Health
Donated Blood & Plasma to Carter BloodCare, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that operates on behalf of patients and their loved ones in 54 Texas counties. Carter BloodCare was formed in 1998 through the merger of BloodCare in Dallas and Carter Blood Center located in Fort Worth. In April of 2007, Carter BloodCare announced a merger with Tyler-based Stewart Regional Blood Center. Carter BloodCare is Texas' largest blood center, providing more than 330,000 units of lifesaving blood…
Donated Blood & Plasma to Carter BloodCare, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that operates on behalf of patients and their loved ones in 54 Texas counties. Carter BloodCare was formed in 1998 through the merger of BloodCare in Dallas and Carter Blood Center located in Fort Worth. In April of 2007, Carter BloodCare announced a merger with Tyler-based Stewart Regional Blood Center. Carter BloodCare is Texas' largest blood center, providing more than 330,000 units of lifesaving blood components for patients annually. Carter BloodCare is the primary provider of blood components and transfusion services for approximately 300 Texas health care facilities. These facilities include our region's children's hospitals, central trauma centers, major cancer centers, and transplant centers. Carter BloodCare also provides specialized laboratory and patient care services and physician consultation. Carter BloodCare participates in the education of professionals in transfusion medicine and medical technologists specializing in blood banking.
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Publications
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Pocket First Aid and CPR ( Mobile App )
Apple iPhone & Google Android
Developed and launched AHA’s first mobile app—Pocket First Aid and CPR—iPhone & Google Android, featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Includes the latest up-to-date emergency information from the American Heart Association.
Review first aid procedures anytime, anywhere. From your home, to your car, to the wilderness.
Easy to learn, easy to use, right there when you need it.
Manage your first aid kit checklist, to be sure you have what you need in an emergency.
Save your…Developed and launched AHA’s first mobile app—Pocket First Aid and CPR—iPhone & Google Android, featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Includes the latest up-to-date emergency information from the American Heart Association.
Review first aid procedures anytime, anywhere. From your home, to your car, to the wilderness.
Easy to learn, easy to use, right there when you need it.
Manage your first aid kit checklist, to be sure you have what you need in an emergency.
Save your medical information for quick retrieval. Look up your doctor or emergency contacts with a single click.
Create a custom wallpaper that includes your medical information.
Store your insurance information for easy access.
Pocket First Aid & CPR includes:
Hundreds of pages with illustrations, including topics such as CPR, choking, bites, bruises, burns, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and more.
High-quality and detailed videos, showing how to respond in critical first aid situations. Videos include choking, CPR, seizures, cuts and wounds, and more.
All videos, articles and illustrations are stored on your iPhone or iPod Touch, so you can provide first aid even when out of cell phone range.
Enter your loved one's medical information on the My Info tab. For each individual, you can save doctors' contact information, along with hospitals, emergency contacts, allergies, medications, and more. You can also save insurance information for quick access.
As standards of treatment improve, Pocket First Aid & CPR will be updated to track those changes.
Featured on AHA annual Report 2010 Page 14.
80 Million Media Impressions
Wall Street Journal
Shape Magazine
LA times
MSN.com
Yahoo! Tech
Laptop Magazine
The Doctors Show
Times.com
CNN.com
Good Morning America
Washington Post
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Courses
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Marketing
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Sales Management
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Projects
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Assistant Leadership Coach for Dale Carnegie "Effective Speaking and Human Relations"
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The Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations is a learn-by-doing based program for individuals based on Dale Carnegie's teachings. It was founded in 1912 and is represented in more than 90 countries. More than 8 million people have completed Dale Carnegie Training.
As an assistant Leadership Coach, Kevin D Turner:
• Assisted the V.P. of Training and Master Trainer at Dale Carnegie Training of Dallas and Fort Worth, Frank Starkey.
• Supported Sewell Automotive…The Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations is a learn-by-doing based program for individuals based on Dale Carnegie's teachings. It was founded in 1912 and is represented in more than 90 countries. More than 8 million people have completed Dale Carnegie Training.
As an assistant Leadership Coach, Kevin D Turner:
• Assisted the V.P. of Training and Master Trainer at Dale Carnegie Training of Dallas and Fort Worth, Frank Starkey.
• Supported Sewell Automotive in producing measurable business results by improving the performance of employees with emphasis on leadership, sales, team building and interpersonal relations, customer service, public speaking and presentations and other essential management skills.
• Shared Social Media expertise with a focus on LinkedIn and Twitter.Other creators -
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CPRverify
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Discovered that American Heart Association, Emergency Cardiovascular Care did not have direct final customer contact, sales insights and training center ratings. The relationship with the certificate holder was through a second party training facility. AHA had no feedback or way of checking on quality controls directly through certificate holders.
Conceptualized, project managed and launched a global cloud SaaS CRM certificate verification system, CPRverify, allowing AHA, for the first…Discovered that American Heart Association, Emergency Cardiovascular Care did not have direct final customer contact, sales insights and training center ratings. The relationship with the certificate holder was through a second party training facility. AHA had no feedback or way of checking on quality controls directly through certificate holders.
Conceptualized, project managed and launched a global cloud SaaS CRM certificate verification system, CPRverify, allowing AHA, for the first time, direct customer contact, sales and training center ratings. CPRverify is based on a global secure database that verified cards by secure manual, instructor and center coding. Platform is built with consideration to deliver ePublishing sales in the future.
Biggest challenges:
• C-Level, Board, Volunteer and Staff understanding of the need and earning support of a non-budgeted technology launch.
• Legal Departments knowledge of International Data Management and SaaS security processes.
Biggest Rewards:
• Reduction in Fraud (Card, Book, Traing Center and Instrutor) resulting in greater revenue and the ability to service more language translations and markets know for piracy.
• Direct communication with Certificate holders and Instructors.
• Student ranking of Training Centers to reward exceptional performance and pinpoint improvements needed.
CPRverify was designed specifically to support our dedicated training network. This online tool enables students, instructors, and training centers to quickly verify training completed by an authorized AHA instructor. Verification of training is quick, easy and can be done any day, anytime, 24 hours a day. CPRverify also makes it easier for our training centers to monitor and track all of their training.
This program is only available to authorized American Heart Association Training Centers, instructors, and students who are located outside of the United States. Working together to make a difference and save more lives.Other creators -
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Developed Privacy Council's resources for Web Marketing including the Global Privacy Library
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Created and managed the most comprehensive multilingual Internet portal on privacy, which was featured in the Wall Street Journal’s “Watching the Web” section in May 25, 2000.
Conceptualized, sourced translated and posted the Privacy Council "Privacy Library"
User could click on a map of the world to find out what laws other countries had passed to protect privacy.Other creators -
Honors & Awards
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2022 Social Audio Awards: Silver in Business
The Global Interview
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/president_keeprockinglinkedin-thankyou-linkedinaudioevent-activity-6997907743210676224-N25A
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20 Year Volunteer for the American Red Cross Recognition Pin
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross through its North Texas chapter has recognized Kevin D. Turner with the 20 Years of Volunteer Service Recognition Pin, July 2018.
Kevin Turner’s service to the Red Cross has included:
• Special Recognition in response to the events of
September 11th, 2001
• Education Efforts and Collaboration with the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent
• Member of the Disaster Services Human Resource
System (DSHR)
• Disaster Action Team Leader DAT
•…The American Red Cross through its North Texas chapter has recognized Kevin D. Turner with the 20 Years of Volunteer Service Recognition Pin, July 2018.
Kevin Turner’s service to the Red Cross has included:
• Special Recognition in response to the events of
September 11th, 2001
• Education Efforts and Collaboration with the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent
• Member of the Disaster Services Human Resource
System (DSHR)
• Disaster Action Team Leader DAT
• Disaster Frontline Supervisor DAT
• In-field Psychological First Aid
• 20+ Years of Volunteer Service
• 15+ Years of Volunteer Service
• 2011 President’s Volunteer Service Award
• 2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award
The American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first line of response for the American Red Cross for all disasters, no matter what the size. The purpose of a DAT is to meet with those affected by an incident/disaster, assess the impact to those affected and provide immediate recovery or relief from the impact. -
Top Performance Presentation: Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Excellence
Dale Carnegie
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Leadership Coach, Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie
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Master Certification, Lexus Sales, Commitment to Perfection Certification
Mark Templin, Executive Vice President of Lexus International
“At Lexus, our commitment to perfection is made evident through our dedication to delivering a level of service that makes owning a Lexus as rewarding as driving one. Lexus College has developed an extraordinary program, the ‘Lexus Commitment to Perfection Certification Program’ that ensures that Lexus associates have successfully integrated the necessary knowledge and skills to provide Lexus customers with unparalleled customer satisfaction…This program was created to provide a path for…
“At Lexus, our commitment to perfection is made evident through our dedication to delivering a level of service that makes owning a Lexus as rewarding as driving one. Lexus College has developed an extraordinary program, the ‘Lexus Commitment to Perfection Certification Program’ that ensures that Lexus associates have successfully integrated the necessary knowledge and skills to provide Lexus customers with unparalleled customer satisfaction…This program was created to provide a path for associate career development and to ensure that associates receive the appropriate training to perform their jobs to Lexus quality standards.”
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John Sewell Customer Satisfaction Award
Carl Sewell Jr., Jacquelin Sewell Taylor and Carl Sewell III
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15+ Years of Volunteer Service Recognition Pin from the American Red Cross
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and federal agency The Corporation for National & Community Service
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2011 President’s Volunteer Service Award
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and federal agency The Corporation for National & Community Service
Volunteer Services for the American Red Cross
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Key 200
CEO of American Heart Association, Nancy Brown
Selected to serve as one of the top 200 Key Influencers of the American Heart Association advisory group.
Met monthly with the CEO, CMO, CFO, CTO, CLO, BOD and other Key 200 members of the American Heart Association to assist in establishing best practices, organizational feedback, culture building and strategic direction. Became the authority on global issue and global expansion of the organization. -
2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and federal agency The Corporation for National & Community Service
Volunteer Services for the American Red Cross
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Key 200
CEO of American Heart Association, Nancy Brown
Selected as one of the top 200 Key Influencers of the American Heart Association.
Met monthly with the CEO, CMO, CFO, CTO, CLO, BOD and other Key 200 members of the American Heart Association to assist in establishing best practices, organizational feedback, culture building and strategic direction. Became the authority on global issue and global expansion of the organization. -
2009 Honored AHA Diversity Champion
AHA CEO Nancy Brown
The CDAC recongized ECC International Director, Kevin D. Turner as its second Diversity Champion. Kevin was nominated for playing a key role in creating a global perspective within AHA and for significantly increasing sensitivities to our multicultural world. Kevin has led the creation of culturally neutral ECC training information and culturally specific localized ECC products. His diversity e-mails help educate employees, consultants and distributors on diverse traditions and holidays.
CEO…The CDAC recongized ECC International Director, Kevin D. Turner as its second Diversity Champion. Kevin was nominated for playing a key role in creating a global perspective within AHA and for significantly increasing sensitivities to our multicultural world. Kevin has led the creation of culturally neutral ECC training information and culturally specific localized ECC products. His diversity e-mails help educate employees, consultants and distributors on diverse traditions and holidays.
CEO Nancy Brown and Danielle Casagrande, nominator, -
Key 200
CEO of American Heart Association, Nancy Brown
Selected as one of the top 200 Key Influencers of the American Heart Association.
Met monthly with the CEO, CMO, CFO, CTO, CLO, BOD and other Key 200 members of the American Heart Association to assist in establishing best practices, organizational feedback, culture building and strategic direction. Became the authority on global issue and global expansion of the organization. -
Key 200
CEO of American Heart Association, Cass Wheeler
Selected as one of the top 200 Key Influencers of the American Heart Association.
Met monthly with the CEO, CMO, CFO, CTO, CLO, BOD and other Key 200 members of the American Heart Association to assist in establishing best practices, organizational feedback, culture building and strategic direction. Became the authority on global issue and global expansion of the organization. -
Sony’s Special Contribution Award
Sony
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Sony’s Special Contribution Award
Sony
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First place in Sony’s Internal Video Contest
Sony
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SONY Creative Event Award
Sony
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1995 Achieved Sony’s National Top Performer Award for Sales.
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1996 Selected to present the Consultative Selling Lecture at Sony’s National Sales Convention
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2001 Red Cross Recognition for Valuable Services in Response to the events of September 11
American Red Cross
American Red Cross Chairman, David McLaughlin and Interim President and CEO, Harold J. Decker recognized the valuable services of Kevin D. Turner in response to the events of September 11th, 2001.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Elementary proficiency
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Linked[In]glish
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Senior Level Executive Group & Mid Level ( SEG & MEG)
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Executives in Action
Pro-Bono Consultant.
- PresentEIA is a Texas nonprofit corporation qualified as a 501 (c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service. EIA delivers high-impact, pro bono consulting to other charitable organizations. Executives in Action (EIA) builds community by strengthening nonprofits and supporting executives in transition. EIA provides “service grants” to improve the productivity, efficiency, and impact of charitable organizations. These service grants are fulfilled by senior executive consultants who bring years…
EIA is a Texas nonprofit corporation qualified as a 501 (c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service. EIA delivers high-impact, pro bono consulting to other charitable organizations. Executives in Action (EIA) builds community by strengthening nonprofits and supporting executives in transition. EIA provides “service grants” to improve the productivity, efficiency, and impact of charitable organizations. These service grants are fulfilled by senior executive consultants who bring years of management experience to targeted projects in our partner nonprofits.
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Fundraiser (Non Profit and Profit)
Fundraiser (10+ years of Fundraising of over $28M)
- Present2011 - Present American Heart Association Crowd Funding for projects in Colombia, Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Oman $1.2M Key 200/CMT support for Fundraising (team assist) $3M Top Walker (Individual Fundraiser, 3 yrs in a row) $85K 2000 – Present Lakehill Prep School $2M Fundraising Board Committee 2006-2007 Thomas Nelson Turned around School Fundraising division, helped schools fundraise through sales & events $10M 2007- 2011 2002-2006 American Teachers Angel…
2011 - Present American Heart Association Crowd Funding for projects in Colombia, Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Oman $1.2M Key 200/CMT support for Fundraising (team assist) $3M Top Walker (Individual Fundraiser, 3 yrs in a row) $85K 2000 – Present Lakehill Prep School $2M Fundraising Board Committee 2006-2007 Thomas Nelson Turned around School Fundraising division, helped schools fundraise through sales & events $10M 2007- 2011 2002-2006 American Teachers Angel Fundraising using highly regulated Reg D Offerings and Restricted Use Funds $750K Also major vendor of Internet based School Fundraising $250K 1999 – 2001 Stone Investments Venture Fundraising $10M 10+ years of Fundraising of over $28M
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American Red Cross
Disaster Action Team Leader, Global Response, DSHR
- PresentDisaster Action Team Leader DAT Disaster Frontline Supervisor DAT Disaster Frontline Simulation DAT(Link) Disaster Services Human Resource DSHR Psychological First Aid 15+ Years of Volunteer Service Recognition Pin from the Red Cross of America 2011 President’s Volunteer Service Award 2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award
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