ABOUT ME...

I grew up and lived in Southern California with my husband and Standard Poodle until 2016. We have since relocated to Northern CA and are loving it. I enjoy sunshine, beach and the great outdoors. It is important to have a well-balanced life in all aspects of living including work, home and health. Living with some work stress can be okay as long as it does not affect your home or personal life in a detrimental way. I had to learn that the hard way after years of working 60-80 hrs a week. Life is much too short to waste it on an unhealthy work environment.

One of the ways I am pursuing balance in my life today is to find opportunities to work in an environment where the culture of the organization is based on respect, teamwork and positivity.  Working from home is another way to achieve the ideal work-balance lifestyle. The productivity level is much higher, distractions are less, and the human resource cost is vastly reduced with lower turnover. In an environment such as this, an organization can truly focus its energies on the business at hand.



I also find it is important to share what skills and expertise I have with my community. I have given back by contributing my administrative skills as office manager for a charter school that couldn't afford full time support. I was also a founding member and officer (Secretary) of the Chula Vista Sunset Rotary Club in Eastlake. Our club was involved with many volunteer and fundraising projects. As Secretary of a founding club, I  organized, documented and communicated regularly with charter and incoming members. Since moving to Northern CA, I have been volunteering for a non-profit organization and lending my skills in my free time.



For my personal well-being, I exercise regularly and manage a healthy diet. I also make it a point to schedule an annual getaway for some rest and relaxation even if it's only for a few days. Some of my favorite escapes are Kauai, British Columbia, and the Pacific Northwest.

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I love to travel, hike/walk, horseback ride, knit/crochet, visit wineries and am an avid cook. I am a movie buff and never miss watching the Oscars. I love historical fiction and am also an avid reader. Jane Austin is one of my favorites.



Money is necessary but balance is essential. I am at a place in my life where I want to make enough money to meet my needs while maintaining balance in my professional life. I have always given my best effort and attention to what I do. I owe that to keeping things in perspective and working well with my colleagues and direct reports.