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Hi, I'm Amber Tracewell. I'm a Non-Profit professional committed to fund development for social justice causes and communtiy wellness initiatives.
Amber Tracewell's Bio:
Amber Tracewell's Experience:
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Development Director in North Carolina at American Lung Association
November 2013 - Present | Charlotte, NC -
NBA Professional Dancer and International Ambassador at Charlotte Bobcats
2010 - 2013 | Charlotte, NCo Represents the NBA and the Charlotte Bobcats organization actively as a Brand Ambassador through various community outreach, marketing, and entertainment initiatives o Actively participates as a leader in numerous local community outreach endeavors through the Cats Care program, including: children's hospital visits, shelter visits, food drives, Stay Active clinics with local Boys and Girls Clubs and a myriad of other activities o Served as an international ambassador through globally recognized NBA Sprite sponsored Jam Festivals o Participated in more than 180 NBA games at Time Warner Cable Arena interacting with thousands of fans on a weekly basis o Generates top sales through annual marketing promotions of swimsuit calendar and ticket sales
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Executive Director at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Gaston County
2012 - 2013 -
Executive Director at Matthews Free Medical Clinic
September 2008 - October 2011Administers and manages all activities of the Matthews Free Medical Clinic and has principle responsibility for all operations. Ensures the provision of quality services and implementation of Clinic policies. Organizes and supervises staff and resources within budget to accomplish the above purposes in an efficient, economic, and effective manner. Ensures Clinic compliance with all applicable public policies, laws, and regulations. Key Accomplishments: oSecured over $150,000 in grant funding from private foundations oRaised over $300,000 through two Annual Fundraisers and Community Events oCreated partnerships for 2 major Employee Giving Campaigns that have awarded the Clinic over $60,000 oFormed a partnership with a local Cancer Center to provide on-site free mammograms for uninsured patients oCreated partnerships with two agencies to start a food box program for low-income clients oFormed partnerships with several local universities to establish on-site practicum programs oEstablished an on-site pharmacy oImplemented a Dental Outreach Program through private donations, grant funds and volunteer dental professionals that has served over 365 needy patients
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Research Assistant at West Virginia University's Division of Public Adminsitration - Eberly College of Arts & Sciences
August 2007 - August 2008Performed research for federally and state funded projects pertaining to Disaster Management, Homeland Security Policy and Administration, and Environmental Regulatory Policy Key Contributions: oProvided essential support to Principle Investigator and all project staff oDeveloped and implemented Access and Excel databases and performed all SASS and SPSS statistical analyses for reports oCompiled mass library concerning natural disasters and the management of oPerformed statistical research and literature reviews concerning amass evocation plan in the event of a disaster for WV and 4 neighboring states
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Research Assistant at West Virginia University's School of Medicine's Center on Aging
August 2006 - August 2008Maintained required records, reports, and statistics as mandated by Federal and State laws and institutional policies. Conducted literature research and provided literature review synopsis to Principle Investigators. Developed and edited training manuals, Institutional Review Board protocols, surveys, grant applications, and agency reports. Collaborated with team in writing and revising manuscripts for publication. Prepared and organized information for project staff, including updated budget information, procurements, and reports on project updates. Key Contributions: oContributed significantly to three federally and state funded research programs: 1)Research funded by the National Council on Aging and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, entitled, "Active Options." This is a website developed to serve as a search engine to clinicians and older adults to locate physical activity programs and facilities nationwide. Funding received was to beta test the site using WV. As a result, WV is the most represented state on the site, containing information on 400+ programs statewide. 2)Research funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration, entitled, "Tribal Long-Term Care: Barriers to and Best Practices in Policy and Programming for a National Sample of Rural Tribes." Manages Access databases for eligible tribes and survey data. Responsible for all SASS and SPSS statistical analysis and reports. 3)Research funded by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, entitled, "Fit & Strong!, and Evidence-based Program for Older Adults with Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis." Responsible for Internal Review Board application and approval. Served as the liaison for all community partnerships. Responsible for marketing and advertising pertaining to the project.
Amber Tracewell's Education:
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West Virginia University
Master's in Public AdministrationConcentration: Healthcare Administration & Non-Profit ManagementActivities: *Research Assistant for the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Center on Aging *Research Assistant for the West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Division of Public Administration * Gerontological Society of America – President (2008), Grant Writer & Secretary (2007) *Student Association of Healthcare Managers – President (2008), Member (2006, 2007) *Student Association of Public Administrators – Student Representative to the MPA Faculty Advisory Board (2008), Member (2006, 2007) *Received scholarship to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Aging Network Symposium (2008) *Graduated Pi Alpha Alpha(with Honors: 3.85 GPA) -
West Virginia University
Bachelor of ArtsConcentration: Political Science & EnglishActivities: *Double Major in Political Science & English, with a Minor in Professional Writing & Editing, and a concentration in Pre-Law Studies. *Editor Intern for the West Virginia University Press *West Virginia University Cheerleader
Amber Tracewell's Interests & Activities:
Faith, Dancing, Yoga, Running, Working-Out, Fishing, Anything outdoors!, Sports, Mountaineer Football, Reading, Travel, Cooking, Music, Concerts, Spending time with friends and family, lover of all animals.