Heather Higgins
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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About
As an accomplished Chief of Staff, I drive P&L goal success for CEOs and their Leadership…
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Promoting expanded business success through Executive + Executive Assistant partnership
Promoting expanded business success through Executive + Executive Assistant partnership
By Heather Higgins
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Catch Back To School Fever with Red Cape's Free Microsoft Office Webinars
Catch Back To School Fever with Red Cape's Free Microsoft Office Webinars
By Heather Higgins
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Upcoming Networking Events for Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants in NYC
Upcoming Networking Events for Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants in NYC
By Heather Higgins
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Thank you Slack 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 been waiting a long time for this mobile feature! Can’t wait to see how it improves our remote work culture of working…
Thank you Slack 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 been waiting a long time for this mobile feature! Can’t wait to see how it improves our remote work culture of working…
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Today we announced the acquisition of Fincentric from S&P Global to create Communify Fincentric: Unifying the communication of market and client data…
Today we announced the acquisition of Fincentric from S&P Global to create Communify Fincentric: Unifying the communication of market and client data…
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Your title doesn't make you a leader. How you choose to treat your employees does. I love this visual by my friend Chris March 🔥 To build a…
Your title doesn't make you a leader. How you choose to treat your employees does. I love this visual by my friend Chris March 🔥 To build a…
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Experience
Education
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University of Virginia
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Activities and Societies: Production Manager, UVA Jazzfest; Co-Director, WTJU Jazz Concert Series; Stage Manager, Drama Department, Heritage Repertory Theater; Co-Founder and Stage Manager, A.W.O.L. Theater Co.; Booking Agent, The Jazz Club; DJ, WTJU; Promoter, Take Back The Night benefit concert featuring The Dave Matthews Band.
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Professional in Human Resources
HR Certification Institute - HRCI
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 220071002912
Volunteer Experience
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Registration Coordinator, 25th CBIC Gala
Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)
- Present 4 months
Science and Technology
Join us on May 30, 2024 at North Fork Town Center Four in Charlottesville, VA as we celebrate a quarter-century of tech innovation and success. This in-person event promises to be a night filled with networking, entertainment, and recognition of the incredible achievements in the tech industry. https://cvilleinnovation.org
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Registration Coordinator, CBIC Gala
CHARLOTTESVILLE BUSINESS INNOVATION COUNCIL
- 2 years 5 months
The CBIC Awards Gala is the largest and only one of its kind recognizing the region’s most successful startups and innovators!
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Membership Volunteer & Event Support
Domestic Estate Management Assocaition
- 8 months
Education
Assist with membership outreach to private service professionals to increase awareness of and participation in the Domestic Estate Management Association (DEMA) with the ultimate goals of bolstering mutual support, forming a brain trust of shared resources, and elevating the profession.
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Volunteer Trainer for Pixie's Pen Pals
FETCH a Cure
- 10 months
Animal Welfare
Pixie's Pen Pals program trains inmates at several Virginia correctional facilities to train and socialize rescue dogs with the guidance and instruction of professional dog trainers. In the process, the program provides life skills to the inmates and lowers the rate of euthanasia in Richmond Animal Control and Southside SPCA shelters. Apprenticed with Virginia Dare of North Star Canines.
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Treasurer / Secretary / Board of Directors / Dog Trainer
Service Dogs of Virginia
- 1 year 4 months
Social Services
As a member of this governance Board, I helped lead the strategic planning process, assisted with recruitment of a Development Director, represented SDV at community events, assisted with development and marketing efforts, assisted with development of training progress tracking & accountability system, assisted with training and operational activities, and implemented Board communication and file sharing solution.
Served as a volunteer for several years and became a paid Trainer while…As a member of this governance Board, I helped lead the strategic planning process, assisted with recruitment of a Development Director, represented SDV at community events, assisted with development and marketing efforts, assisted with development of training progress tracking & accountability system, assisted with training and operational activities, and implemented Board communication and file sharing solution.
Served as a volunteer for several years and became a paid Trainer while gaining Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) credential.
♦ Provided effective, science-based, force-free clicker training for large dogs to become reliable service partners for Physical Assistance, Type 1 Diabetic Alert, and Autism Services for Children programs. -
Co-Founder / Community Organizer / Spokesperson
Bike Charlottesville
- 3 years 11 months
Health
“More people biking more places, more often, more safely.” Community organizing, social media marketing, web publishing, newsletters, volunteer recruitment & engagement, club & retail coordination, media releases, public speaking, lobbying to local and state government. New 3’ Passing Law went into effect 7/1/14!
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Team Captain / Cyclist / Steering Committee Member for the Boys & Girls Club Cycling Challenge
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia
- 3 years 7 months
Children
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Puppy Raiser
Service Dogs of Virginia
- 1 year 6 months
Social Services
Developed positive behavior modification training skills during an 18 month volunteer commitment to raise and train a highly successful service dog puppy.
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Director / Secretary / Event Coordinator
Charlottesville Downtown Foundation
- 2 years
Economic Empowerment
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Team Captain / Cyclist
National MS Society
- 10 years 4 months
Health
♦Raised $31,000+ for Multiple Sclerosis research & services as a cyclist and volunteer team captain.
♦Recognized as “Team Captain of The Month”, Nov 2007.
♦Voted "Best Team Jersey", June 2007.
Courses
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Be The Ultimate Assistant
BTUA 25 NYC
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Community Mediation Ctr of Harrisonburg / Communication & Conflict Resolution Skills
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El Taller Latino Americano / Intensive Spanish Conversation
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Main Effect, LLC and Dominion Digital, Inc. / Consulting Fundamentals
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Piedmont Virginia Community College, Principles of Accounting I
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The Bounce Collective / Leadership Development Experience
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The Bridge, Ltd / Leadership Development
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The Spanish Institute of Puebla, Mexico / El Nivel Básico 2 y 3 de Español, 2014
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UVA School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Human Behavior in Organizations
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UVA School of Continuing & Professional Studies, Management of Organizations
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UVA School of Continuing & Professional Studies, The Human Side of Management
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Honors & Awards
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Metsker Manuel Living The Values Award
Nominated by Derek Naughton, Senior Consultant
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Metsker Manuel Living The Values Award
Nominated by Chris Little, CEO
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Red Cape Academy
Academy Member
-The Academy is a members-only learning platform for individuals to master the technology of the Microsoft Office System – so they can get more done in their day, reduce late hours at the office, and deliver killer results faster!
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