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Sandra Nickols Schwartz

2602 Calle Onice, San Clemente, CA 92673 

949.492.4477 cell 949.244.9303 sandy@JeffandSandy.com    fax 949.481.8836

 

 

Experience

March of Dimes, Campaign Coordinator                                                                  3/04 – Present

  • Responsible for fundraising for all Orange County events netting over $1 million
    • WalkAmerica achieved 22% year-over-year increase
    • Signature Chefs’ Event increased 48% year-over-year increase
  • Managed local and national WalkAmerica teams
  • Received award for highest year-over-year increase of 122% through a retail customer promotions campaign
  • Personally increased Signature Chefs’ auction by 250%
  • Lowered campaign and offices expenses by 15%
  • Created volunteer recruitment and development program

 

The Scouting Way, Author                                                                                        1999 – Present          

·         Co-author of best-selling book The Scouting Way about living an ethical lifestyle, including stories by Michael Eisner, John Wooden, Senator John McCain, Arnold Palmer, Lou Holtz, Dave Thomas

 

Hang-Ups, President                                                                                                             1998 – 2003   

·         Created and marketed new line of innovative computer desk accessories

·         Successfully negotiated sale of company

 

Talking Frames Corporation, Vice President                                                         1992 – 1998   

  • Coordinated manufacturing, shipping and receiving
  • Handled all logistics for trade shows and outside sales reps
  • Responsible for all accounting, including royalty payments to Major League Baseball, and Olympic Committee

 

TECHS – Technical Encyclopedia of Computer Hardware and Software, Vice President 1985 – 1992

  • Coordinated software updates monthly
  • Managed annual budget of more than $600,000, with 15 employees
  • Company acquired in multi-million dollar acquisition

 

Personal Interests & Awards

PTA                                                                                                                             1990 – 2004   

  • Held numerous positions including 6 years as President, Treasurer, Ways & Means and lobbyist
  • Received State Award for Communications in 2003
  • Received State Award for Outreach with technology in 2004

 

Boy / Girl Scouts                                                                                                       1989 – 2003

  • Trained leader in both organizations
  • Fundraising chair for Boy Scout troop, Committee Member for Boy Scout troop for 6 years
  • Girl Scout leader for 13 years

 

Technical Skills

  • Proficient with Word, Excel, Quicken, QuickBooks, Internet, Outlook, Windows, Publisher and Photoshop 
  • Strong technical skills for troubleshooting office equipment and computer programs 
  • Profiled in the Wall St. Journal and other publications as “America’s most Wired Family” (article available at www.JeffandSandy.com/sandy/