Caregiver Resume
DEIRDRE PRICE
Westmoreland Avenue
Las Cruces, New Mexico E-mail: .
SUMMARY: Skills and experience in managing projects, assessing priorities, working within budgets and promoting organizations. Major strengths are in creative problem-solving and building client relationships. Awarded volunteer service award from Los Angeles United Way.
EDUCATION:
Columbia College - B.A.,
Communications-TV & Radio, Chicago, Illinois
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
Tresco, Inc. - Caregiver – Las Cruces, New Mexico /-/
Worked for largest nonprofit agency serving disabled people in Southern New Mexico. Duties included planning and coordinating special events and field trips, creating educational projects for individuals to complete and following policies and procedures regarding individual’s home and personal care, development and objectives. Attended meetings and continuous trainings. Provided input concerning daily life issues and behaviors of various individuals.
Price and Associates – Owner/Operator
Las Cruces New Mexico /-/
Eight years in periodic project agreements with the following organizations: Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance, Troy State University, Senator Mary Jane Garcia, Coldwell-Banker Real Estate, Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary and KRWG-TV. Two years of periodic agreements with: Cantastiks and New Mexico Wineries, Incorporated.
Angeles Girl Scout Council - Director of Communications – Los Angeles, California
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Prince Public Relations – Public Relations Representative – Chicago, Illinois /-/
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Communications:
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of various activities for disabled adults to develop their confidence and enjoyment.
• Provided media and community relations services for various clients, such as the Costa Rican investment office. Planned and implemented press conference as well as assisting with ribbon cutting and consular reception for opening of investment office. Arranged all media interviews with visiting dignitaries.
• Managed statewide electronic media campaign for congressional candidate using radio and television advertising in prioritized areas of the state. Wrote, produced and bought radio and television advertising in seven markets within the state.
• Promoted product resulting in sales increase of % by using a combination of billboard, radio and television advertising, media relations and special events.
• Represented clients at business gatherings, such as the Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, the local Business and Professional Women chapter, the Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs and the Lions.
• Managed all media relations and special events for national non-profit, providing photos and captions to several local publications and arranging for all press, radio and television interviews.
Sales and Marketing:
• Created company business plan and showed company product at trade mission, resulting in sales to Australian retailer.
• Researched and contacted food and wine wholesalers in Hong Kong, Canada, England and Mexico to interest them in purchasing New Mexico wines using National Trade Data Bank, New Mexico Technet and other internet sources.
• Represented county economic development office at trade shows in the Dairy, Metalworking and Plastics industries. Explained tax and labor incentives to manufacturers interested in expanding or relocating to New Mexico.
• Researched and contacted over manufacturing and retail organizations using various internet sources, such as Thomas Register.com, to interest them in relocating to New Mexico.
• Planned and managed marketing plan, using advertising, public and community relations to promote private university to potential students at White Sands Missile Range and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
• Sold advertising opportunities for local public television station to various local businesses and organizations.
Administration:
• Prepared annual budget and -year strategic plan for Communications Department at national non-profit organization.
• Researched and summarized data on water issues, housing and commercial rental costs for local realtor.
• Coordinated volunteers, purchased and distributed products and collected debts for local public television station.
Volunteer Work:
• Member, Southwest Energy Alliance – –
• Member of United Way Allocation Committee -
• Extraordinary Program Assistance and Involvement Award,
Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance -
• Member of Whole Enchilada Festival Sponsorships Committee -
• Founder, Southwest Intertrade Network, an international trade group - -
Other Professional Skills:
• Excellent Communication Skills: Verbal and Written
• The ability to work as a team member as well as in a leadership role
• Responsible, mature and dedicated employee
• High levels of work standards and work ethics
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
