Rebecca Prox

Rebecca Prox

Genoa City, Wisconsin, United States
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Marketing Leader | Driving Growth & Engagement

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Coordinator

    Financial Peace University

    - Present 6 years 11 months

    Social Services

    I lead classes of people (20+) to teach personal finance and life skills through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University.

  • Junior Achievement of Chicago Graphic

    Volunteer

    Junior Achievement of Chicago

    - 3 years

    Children

    My role as a volunteer Junior Achievement leader was to bring financial and economic education to 7th graders in a Chicago-area middle school. For 6 weeks out of each year, I taught the fundamentals of financial wellness and the economy through materials provided by Junior Achievement.

  • Volunteer Foster

    K9 Lifeline Rescue, The Labrador Connection, Crede's Cause

    - Present 9 years 6 months

    Animal Welfare

    I take in dogs needing temporary homes and work on their training and behavior while they are sought by permanent adopters.

  • Dog Walker, Kennel Cleaner, Mobile Event Volunteer

    Humane Animal Welfare Society Waukesha

    - 1 year 1 month

    Animal Welfare

    I have worked as a dog handler, walking dogs at the shelter and cleaning not only their kennels, but also all their gear (toys, blankets, food bowls, etc.). Occasionally, I will volunteer as a dog handler at special events, such as the Wisconsin State Fair, or other pet-related conferences and events in the area.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Graphic

    Big Sister

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee

    - 9 years 2 months

    I have mentored a child from age 8 until 18.

  • Dog Foster Home, Dog Handler, Special Events Volunteer

    Good Dogs Go Home, Inc.

    - Present 10 years 11 months

    Animal Welfare

    I foster dogs needing temporary homes and work on training and behavior while they await permanent adopters. I also help handle dogs during special events such as the Pet Expo at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds.

  • Co-Founder, Volunteer Coordinator

    RAOK Milwaukee

    - Present 11 years

    Social Services

    RAOK Milwaukee offers random acts of kindness to neighbors and community members around the Milwaukee and metropolitan area. I coordinate volunteers, partner with other charitable organizations, organize events, fund-raise, and solicit funding.

Publications

  • Crossed Paths: A Collection of People Stories

    Self-Published

    People cross our paths every day. It is said that everyone we encounter teaches us something. Do we let them pass by or do we observe? Do we ignore them or allow them to leave an impression? In this book, my stories of everyday encounters are compiled into an inspiring collection. These stories could have happened to you, or anyone. They occur in airports, train stations, stores, restaurants, on the street, and everywhere else people may cross your path. Let these stories inspire you to think…

    People cross our paths every day. It is said that everyone we encounter teaches us something. Do we let them pass by or do we observe? Do we ignore them or allow them to leave an impression? In this book, my stories of everyday encounters are compiled into an inspiring collection. These stories could have happened to you, or anyone. They occur in airports, train stations, stores, restaurants, on the street, and everywhere else people may cross your path. Let these stories inspire you to think differently about the people you cross paths with every day.

    See publication
  • Turning Points (edited)

    Open Arms Publishing

    Turning Points takes the reader on an exciting journey of struggle and victory. The journey begins from a simple restless night's sleep and then plunges into a fever pitch battle waged on one of the many forgotten lands in the world. Throughout the journey, the reader observes the characters reaching defining moments, or turning points in their lives and the actions and struggles they endure to grow. God's role is evident in every facet of the story, including a surprise ending that God…

    Turning Points takes the reader on an exciting journey of struggle and victory. The journey begins from a simple restless night's sleep and then plunges into a fever pitch battle waged on one of the many forgotten lands in the world. Throughout the journey, the reader observes the characters reaching defining moments, or turning points in their lives and the actions and struggles they endure to grow. God's role is evident in every facet of the story, including a surprise ending that God orchestrates in order to brig a message of hope to every reader.

    Other authors
    • Carl Martin
    See publication

Projects

  • Daily Email for e-conolight.com

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  • Video production

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    I wrote, edited and added voice to online product videos at Kohls.com.

    See project
  • Voiceover work

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    Applied voiceover for Individuality Beads on kohls.com.

    http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/ourbrands/individualitybeads.jsp?searchTerm=individuality%20beads#slide=1&sub=1

    See project

Honors & Awards

  • Distinguished Alumni - UW-Oshkosh

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    Honored as Distinguished Alumni for my work in Marketing. Spoke to students in marketing related classes about my career and my goals.

  • Quarterly Top Performer

    Kohl's

  • Quarterly Top Performer

    Kohl's Corporation

    Exceeded plan sales in Q2, earning top performer award for the quarter.

  • 2nd Place Award

    Boy Scouts of America

    Led Troop 109 and took 2nd place in the annual First Aid Meet involving all area boy scout troops.

  • 1st Place Award

    Boy Scouts of America

    Assisted in leading Boy Scout Troop 109 in achieving first place in the annual First Aid Meet involving all area boy scout troops.

  • Quarterly Top Performer

    Kohl's Corporation

  • Quarterly Top Performer

    Kohl's Corporation

  • Quarterly Top Performer

    Kohl's Corporation

Organizations

  • Digital Marketing Institute

    Member

    - Present
  • American Marketing Association

    Member

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    Refresh skills through online training, in-person training and occasional conferences.

  • Association of National Advertisers

    Member

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    Ongoing and regular training in marketing through online and in-person courses. Attend occasional conferences.

  • Self-employed

    Event Planner

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    - Coordinate & plan high school reunions every 5-10 years. - Coordinate & plan summer family reunions. - Assist in planning large departmental parties every quarter at Kohl's. - Assist in planning events for Boy Scout troop. - Coordinated local fundraisers such as the Dan Truttschel Fightin' Fire Fundraiser in June 2014, which included bowling, raffles, food & drink specials and live music.

  • Good Dogs Go Home, Inc.

    Foster Home and Volunteer

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    Fostered dogs that need temporary homes and assist at the annual Pet Expo at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee

    Volunteer/Big Sister (mentor)

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  • Boy Scouts of America

    Volunteer Leader

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    Assist in leading Boy Scout Troop 109 where needed. Coordinated annual First Aid Meet, where the boys have taken first- and second-place honors.

  • Humane Animal Welfare Society

    Volunteer

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    Walk dogs, clean kennels, assist in mobile volunteer opportunities around the community.

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