Occupation: Carat Diamond Founding Ambassador
Company: Purglam
Born: Tampa, Florida
Certifications:
Certified Grief Educator (2020); Certified Medical Assistant, American Association of Medical Assistants (2008); Certificate in Business Management; Certified Phlebotomist
Career:
Carat Diamond Founding Ambassador, Urban Retreat (2016-Present)
IT Vendor Relations and Contract Manager, Trinity Industries, Inc. (2022-2023)
Purchasing Supply Chain Manager, Spartan Air Academy Iraq (2017-2023)
Supply Chain Manager and Logistics Manager, Spartan Air Academy Iraq (2020-2022)
Contract Manager, Procurement, Logistics, Robert Half (2017-2022)
Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Total Wellness Biometric Health Screenings (2010-2021)
Executive Director, IGAPS (1998-2016)
Executive Director & President, IGAPS (1993-2010)
Independent Travel Consultant, IGAPS CBT (2013-2016)
Office Manager, Majestic Realty (2011-2013)
Oversight Contract Manager, FDIC/RTC (1993-2011)
Certified Medical Assistant, Office Manager, Internal and Family Medicin Physician’s Office, MCNT Family Medicine (2008-2010)
Career Related:
Business Resilience Strategist, Heart Led Awakening Program; Certified Grief Educator, Friends in Grief (Six Years)
Civic:
Certified Medical Assistant, Dallas Life Foundation (2008-2010)
Awards:
Honoree, Best Business Resilience Strategist in Texas, Best of Best Review (2025); Honoree, Dean’s List (2003, 2005); Honoree, Winner, Area 64 Speech Contest, Toastmasters International (1992)
Memberships:
Past Member, Toastmasters International; Past Member, McKinney Chamber of Commerce; Past Member, Plano Chamber of Commerce; Past Member, Dallas Regional Chamber; Past Member, eWomenNetwork
Family:
Three Children
Six Grandchildren
Six Siblings
Hobbies:
Photography; Enjoying nature; Loves architecture; Singing; Spending time with her grandchildren
Biography Sources:
Honored Professional, National Directory of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals (1996-1997)