Resume

• 2010

  St. Catherine University

  The Waters Senior Living

  Volkart May & Associates

  Inc.

  I teach The Reflective Woman course and advise first-year students in the College for Women. This is a critical reading

  writing-intensive

  discussion based course that encourages students to \"claim their education\" and in doing so strive to become independent thinkers

  defend a point of view

  communicate effectively

  make decisions ethically and promote justice in the world. The course unfolds around three themes: composing a life

  searching for truths and working toward community and justice.

  St. Catherine University

• 2009

  Self employed

  Developed and implemented targeted marketing communications solutions to achieve business/organizational growth

  market share and client brand preference goals.

  Self employed

• 2006

  Tilka Design

  Tilka Design

• 2002

  St. Catherine University

  St. Catherine University

• 1997

  Twin Cities Business

  Twin Cities Business

• 1994

  Corporate Report Minnesota

  Corporate Report Minnesota

  Business Development Specialist

  Growing new business and building brand identity in the medical/healthcare arena through high-value inbound response management

  quality assurance and customer care.

  Volkart May & Associates

  Inc.

• 1992

  Minneapolis/St. Paul CityBusiness

  Minneapolis/St. Paul CityBusiness

  Community Partnership Award

  The 2015 Community Partnership Award \"recognizes efforts a member has taken to create a connection with a group that is outside the long-term care profession

  and in doing so

  has improved the lives of those we serve.\"\nSpecific events cited in the award presentation include The Waters 2014 Community Health & Wellbeing Fair which included 46 community participants showcasing their businesses and services

  the Fulton Farmers' Market

  Edina Art Fair

  Communities for a Cause

  Edina 4th of July Parade

  Edina Senior Wellness Fair and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. \n\"Mary has taken amazing steps to integrate The Waters on 50th into the neighboring community...and vice versa through community outreach events. Mary has the gift of bringing people together -- people who did not realize they needed one another. She has made The Waters on 50th a place where everyone is welcome and part of a larger community.\"

  Care Providers of Minnesota

  Possumus Service Award

  The Possums Award is presented to AHA community members whose volunteer service efforts and positive energy have enriched the AHA community. The Latin word Possumus means \"we can\" and has long been the motto of the Sisters of St. Joseph

  the founders of AHA. \nMary and Andy Carlson

  alumni parents (1997-2007).

  Academy of Holy Angels

  St. Catherine University

  B.A.

  Double major in Business Administration/Management and Textiles and Merchandising

  M.A.

  Graduate thesis project focused on brand process and building brand strategies to lead and leverage change in organizations

  Organizational Leadership (MAOL)

  Physical Mind Institute

  New York

  NY and Lonna Mosow's Center for Mind Body Fitness

  Certified Mat and Standing Pilates Instructor

• 1990

  Business Ethics Magazine

  Business Ethics Magazine

  The Waters Senior Living

  The Waters on 50th

  Senior Living Consultant

• New Business Development

  Mind-Body Fitness

  Organizational Leadership

  Communications Research

  Social Media

  Strategic Communications

  Wedding Planning and Day-of Coordination

  Team Leadership

  Sponsorship Development

  Management

  Brand Development

  Marketing Communications

  Developing reading and writing skills

  Event Management

  Change Leadership

  Project Management

  Alumni Relations

  Volunteer Management

  Mentoring the Next Generation

  Publication Development

  Carlson

  Mary T.