ANNE WALKER
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  EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2005 - Present
WHITFIELD COUNTY SCHOOLS - PARAPROFESSIONAL
assist Kindergarten teacher with lesson material preparation
teach reading and math groups
assist faculty and staff with projects/proctoring tests, etc.

2003 - 2005
DALTON PUBLIC & WHITFIELD COUNTY SCHOOLS - SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
taught 135+ days in elementary, middle and high schools
assisted at eight different schools

1999 - Present
EVENTS ETCETERA - FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
serve as full-service event planner for wedding and parties
coordinate travel arrangements for groups and individuals
provide creative consulting

1987 - 1999
PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL/FIRST TRAVELCORP - MARKETING MANAGER
coordinated all marketing/public relations activities
created leisure group travel opportunities
served as corporate account manager

1985 - 1987
DALTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU - MANAGER
marketed Dalton area to regional and national audiences
participated in trade shows to promote Dalton and Northwest Georgia
assisted in development of Dalton-Dilbeek Sister City program

1981 - 1985
WHITFIELD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION - COORDINATOR
coordinated expansion of Foundation to 60 members on five committees
developed numerous funding and educational programs
designed and executed Dedication and Member Recognition events

1980 - 1981
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER - PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR
developed internal and external communications program
drafted and edited annual report, newsletters, news releases and speeches
assisted Administration with various projects

1979 - 1980
DALTON JUNIOR COLLEGE - PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT
assisted Public Relations director with promotion of Vocational-Technical Division
promoted Division to area high school Vo-Tech teachers and students
participated in development of state Vo-Tech communications program

  EDUCATION

2006
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Currently pursuing M.Ed. in Instructional Technology with goal of becoming certified as School Library Media Specialist

1976 - 1979
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Received ABJ degree (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism), cum laude, from Henry W. Grady School of Journalism and Mass Communication

1975 - 1976
DALTON JUNIOR COLLEGE

  VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Lifetime Member
Dalton First United Methodist Church
active in Music Program for 40+ years
chaired or served on numerous committees

1985 - Present
Dalton-Dilbeek (Belgium) Sister City Program
assist in arranging activities for delegations visiting Dalton
make travel arrangements for delegations visiting Dilbeek

1985 - Present
Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce
graduate of Leadership Dalton-Whitfield Program
served on various committees

1995 - 1998
Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center
appointed to Trade Center Authority by the City of Dalton
served as Secretary, Vice Chairman and Chairman
assisted in search process of Executive Director

1996
Centennial Olympic Torch Run
chaired and emceed local event at Dalton's City Park

Other affiliations/appointments:
Creative Arts Guild Board of Directors
Dalton Regional Library Board of Directors
Cheerhaven Board of Directors
United Way of Northwest Georgia