About Angela
The women behind the angels.As individuals, we are truly the product of what we have experienced throughout our lifetime. I am truly blessed to have had the privilege to experience all that I have accomplished. To help give you an overview of where I am today, I need to share with you what most recently has occurred in my life.
In 2013, while employed by Chick-fil-A I was involved in an automobile accident that left me with side effects that continue to hamper my ability to participate in many facets of the life that I truly enjoy. Angela’s Angels is one of those organizations that I can participate now on a limited basis, and without the help of the wonderful women that give of their time and talent, this organization could not exist. I am deeply indebted to these amazing women and am grateful and blessed to call them my friends.
Professional Experience
Angela’s Angels. Org. Inc, Latrobe, PA
Founder/President, 2006-present
- Angela’s Angels responds to the needs of our communities by providing prom wear to help economically disadvantaged junior and senior high school young ladies FREE of charge
- The need for Angela’s Angels is becoming more and more apparent with every flood, job loss and tear that is shed by a young lady who believes that she cannot ‘afford’ to feel like a princess for just one night
- Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Organizing, Purchasing and Fund Raising
Chick-fil-A, Greensburg, PA
- Liaison to the community
- Prepared Monthly and Yearly Marketing Plans
- Implemented projects of product distribution
- Designed national promotions calendar for unit marketing directors in our corporation to utilize
- Executed goal setting and employee incentive program
- Grand Opening Event Planner for Chick-fil-A corporate, opening Chick-fil-A stores across the country
Inspiring TIMES In Westmoreland Family Magazine, Greensburg, PA
Publisher/Owner, 1999-2009
- Founded and executed the inception of this direct mailed family magazine
- Constructed multi-scenario topics involving local and syndicated columnists
- Structured and negotiated writers, editors, reporters, designers, photographers, printers, distribution personnel and web masters for the magazine
- Conducted in-depth analysis of individual sectors of the community to consider topics of interest including local events, medical services and specialty sectors, resulting in a well-rounded publication
- Responsible for marketing and finances of the magazine
Gateway Publications, Monroeville, PA
Advertising Manager, 1993-1998
- Involved in all phases of advertising including, hiring, firing, and training, and placements
- Prepared presentations and proposals for prospective clients. Extensive contact with clients and companies resulting in increased revenues
- Developed comprehensive valuation analyses and created integrated operating model for advertising personnel
Organization Affiliations
- Founder and president of Angela’s Angels.Org
- Past Board member Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce
- Co-founder of the Westmoreland County Commission for Women and Children
- Past Board of directors of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women
- Past Board Member Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation
- Past Member of League of Women Voters
- The Jeannette Umbrella Group
- Past Board member of CASA of Westmoreland, Inc
- The Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Conference for Women
- The Women’s Business Network, Inc
- The Cerecemaggiore Association
- A Eucharistic Minister at church
- National Association of Professional Women
- Restaurant Marketing Director
- Founding Member & Board Member “In Westmoreland Networkers”
- Past Board Member Arts & Heritage Festival
- Past Board Member of ParentWise
- Past board Member of The Girl Scout Council
- Past Board Member of League of Women’s Voters
Mentoring Others
- I started mentoring with Inspiring TIMES. We had various interns from Seton Hill that we trained and later hired.
- Founder of the Woman of Compassion Award given annually since 2008 to a deserving woman that gives of her time and talent freely-that might not be recognized for the non-profit work she does.
- Angela’s Angels – we always welcome new volunteers that wish to help out in any capacity. Often, we find that they may not have ever volunteered before.
- Angela’s Angels – the Latrobe Girls Dance Team. They have modeled and worked with us since 2010
- Women’s Business Network – have mentored and been membership chair. Proud to cultivate numerous women that have never been a part of a networking organization before to join and engage in the group. I have been a member since 1999.
- Founding member In Westmoreland Networkers
Awards
- National Association of Professional Women 2012
- Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce “Person of the Year Award 2012
- Listed in the Presidential Who’s Who 2008-2009
- The 2006 Juliette Gordon Low – Woman of Distinction Award by The Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council
- Listed as a member in the National Register’s WHO’s WHO in Executives and Professionals 2005-2006
- Named Pennsylvania’s 50 Best Women in Business 2004
- Women’s Business Network “2004 Woman of the Year”
- Awarded Pennsylvania’s Top 100 People 2003
- 2003 Recipient of the Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
- 2002 Make The Connection Award winner
Clearances
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check
Our former president John Quincy Adams once said,
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
