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2014 Packaged For Success Highlights

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 31, 2014 | Comments Off on 2014 Packaged For Success Highlights

Nicki Sanders, Program Management and Community Relations Consultant A respected professional who has led, coordinated, and managed teams of diverse individuals to produce positive outcomes within required time frames. Highly successful in planning, initiating, and managing relationships between the public and private sectors. Documented experience in finding viable solutions to problems in a flexible, time-sensitive, […]

Pack A Purse™ Drive 2014 Thank You

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 29, 2014 | Comments Off on Pack A Purse™ Drive 2014 Thank You

Our annual Pack A Purse™ Drive to support teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters has collected over 2,972 purses and donated them to 43 organizations over 8 December holiday seasons In 2014, we collected and distributed 670 purses (tote bags, and knapsacks) to 25 agencies.  THANK YOU to everyone who made […]

College Students and New Workers in the Helping Professions

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 26, 2014 | Comments Off on College Students and New Workers in the Helping Professions

Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Health, Human Relations, Human Services majors… Therapists, Counselors, College Advisors,Probation Officers, Child Welfare Workers, Health Educators, Youth Advocates… As I continue to reflect on 2014 I want to share these blogs written specifically for students and new employees in the helping professions – all of you who […]

Have a Very Merry Christmas

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Have a Very Merry Christmas

I wish you and your family a safe, loving, joyous holiday.  

Do You Really Want to Get Hired?

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Do You Really Want to Get Hired?

  Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or ready to change careers these blogs are for you: All Those Skills Are Transferable? Where Did Your Email Go? Include A Cover Letter With Your Email Which Writing Sample Should I Choose? Don’t Disqualify Yourself Don’t Do That     Want more help landing the job of your […]

Reflect Then Move Forward

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Reflect Then Move Forward

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on your accomplishments, goals, health and relationships. I’m a believer in “slowing down to speed up” but as 2014 comes to a close please don’t lose your momentum. Take time to reflect, then plan and move forward.   This year has been full of […]

Keep Striving For Your Goals

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Keep Striving For Your Goals

You’ve been planning and working and listening and negotiating and educating all year. Now that the holiday season is near you may feel like you’re running on empty. Take time to REFUEL and keep striving for your goals!   I hope these blog posts will give you a bit of a boost. No New Year’s […]

My Note To Self Journey 2014

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 12, 2014 | Comments Off on My Note To Self Journey 2014

As I reflect on 2014 I decided to revisit my monthly “Note To Self” notes. (yes, I talk to myself!) Today, I want to share the photo journey with you once again. Oh, and I hope these blog posts also support you as you Grasp Your Greatness. No More Hiding Walk In Faith Share Your […]

Be Interviewed For Packaged For Success Blog

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Be Interviewed For Packaged For Success Blog

I love to share tips and strategies related to college and career success. I also love inspirational stories. If you’ve been reading my blog for a few years you know that I had a feature called SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month where I interviewed a teenager in foster care. I also had a blog series […]