Certified Paralegal – managed a law firm for 20 years, first-chair paralegal involved in jury trials and civil litigation.

Started Entrepreneur Ventures in 1990:

1. Owner of Abacus Travel Management, Inc. – exceed all other agencies in the Valley in sale of airline tickets. 
2. Nominated for Woman of the Year, by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.  Awarded “Golden Eagle” award for outstanding leadership by American Airlines.
3. Real Estate agent and still currently active. 
4. Former Director of Operations for First Fed Mortgage (Gainey Ranch) in charge of operations and management of employees.
5. Current owner of two Edible Arrangement franchises.  Awarded “Golden Pineapple Award” by franchisor for most successful store in Western Division 2007 and nominated for Franchisee of the year in 2008. 

Past Affiliations:

1. Board of Directors for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – 1991 to 1994 and chaired 65 Roses Committee.
2. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – worked on education board for parents and children afflicted with the disease.

Current Affiliations:

1. North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce – Membership Committee Co-Chair, Ambassador and Ribbon
2. Cutting committees.
3. Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce.
4. Fountain Hills Women’s Club.
5. Tempe Chamber of Commerce.
6. Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors.

Honor:

1. Nominated & Awarded as Edible Arrangements' 2009 Franchisee of the Year.