Kids Wish Network

Industry: Non-profit organization

Description

Kids Wish Network is a 501 non-profit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. It has been the subject of negative publicity throughout its history, including accusations of trademark infringement, tax avoidance and inefficient fundraising practices. Location: Holiday, Florida, United States Headquarters: Florida Founded: 1997 Motto: Where dreams really do come true Number of employees: 51

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Kids Wish Network Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lauren Polhill Lauren Polhill Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Lauren Polhill's Kids Wish Network Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Public Relations Specialist at Kid's Wish Network
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Kids Wish Network   September 2015 - Present
The Law Office of Catherine E. Davey   October 2014 - September 2015
Growing Synergy, LLC.   August 2013 - December 2013
Florida Orthopaedic Assoc   July 2012 - August 2013
Chatter Buzz Media, LLC  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Journalism, Public Relations, Human Resources, Press Releases, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Fact-checking, Articles, Email Marketing, White Papers, Ap Style, Media Relations, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Social Media Marketing, Inbound Marketing, One Sheets, Bilingual, Competitive Analysis, PSAs, Storytelling, Editorial, WordPress, Marketing, Facebook

Education
Stetson University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies, Senior

Fachhochschule Kufstein University of Applied Sciences Tyrol   2014 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Seminole High School   2007 — 2011
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

Cassi Long Cassi Long Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Cassi Long's Kids Wish Network Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Wish Coordinator at Kids Wish Network
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kids Wish Network   February 2014 - Present
District School Board of Pasco County  August 2013 - February 2014
Lee County School District  October 2011 - May 2013

Skills
Lesson Planning, Elementary Education, Differentiated..., K-12, Instructional Technology, Teaching, Teacher Training, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Classroom, Educational Technology, Tutoring, Literacy, Event Planning, Event Management, Events Coordination, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Computer Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Adobe Creative Suite, Fundraising, Staff Development

Education
Florida Gulf Coast University   2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching

Webber International University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, 3.0

Kiara Buchanan Kiara Buchanan Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Kiara Buchanan's Kids Wish Network Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Experienced Retail Manager
Industry Retail
Experience
Kids Wish Network   August 2014 - Present
Forever 21  January 2014 - August 2014
Donorworx Inc.  July 2013 - December 2013
Tilly's  June 2012 - May 2013
Wet Seal, Inc  June 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Recruiting, Customer Service, Hiring, Payroll, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Outlook, Sales, Team Building, Retail, Training, Coaching, Fundraising, Time Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Teamwork, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Profit, Cashiering, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Nonprofits

Education
St. Petersburg College   2015 — 2019
Bachelor's degree, Marine Biology

Carroll Jr/Sr High School   2005 — 2010
Core 40, Fashion/Apparel Design

Kristen Sam Kristen Sam Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Kristen Sam's Kids Wish Network Experience September 2011 - December 2012
Job Creative Professional
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Smile instead   November 2012 - Present
Proclave LLC   March 2013 - November 2013
Kids Wish Network   September 2011 - December 2012
Aha! Tutors   July 2011 - February 2012
West Pharmaceutical Services  April 2009 - August 2011
Transitions Optical  2006 - 2009
Reality Homebuyers   2005 - 2006
Private Employment  2005 - 2006

Skills
Web Design, WordPress, Graphic Design, Facebook, Illustrator, Photoshop, Social Media, Blogging, Social Networking, Photography, Dreamweaver, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Editing, Illustration, Typography, Art, Press Releases, Graphics, Mac, Brand Development, Newsletters, Online Marketing, Visual Communication, Video Production, User Experience

Education
St. Petersburg College   2011 — 2014
Web Development, Flash, Java

St. Petersburg College   2009 — 2010
A.A., Social Sciences

Savannah College of Art and Design   2008 — 2009
Visual Communication

St. Petersburg College   2002 — 2005
Journalism/Mass Communications

Osceola High School   1998 — 2002
H.S. Diploma, General Knowledge

University of Florida   2001 — 2001
Summer Training in the field of Journalism

Donna Arbogast Donna Arbogast Port Richey, Florida Details
Donna Arbogast's Kids Wish Network Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Graphic designer/Art director
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
American Products, Inc. (API)   May 2015 - Present
Currently Seeking New Role  June 2014 - Present
ISPC The LeverEdge   January 2006 - June 2014
Nachman Photography   2005 - 2006
Kids Wish Network   2004 - 2005

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Traditional Art Skills, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Typography, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Visual Communication, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Web Design, Layout, Logo Design, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Graphics, Brochures, Mac, Photography, Art, Animation

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Advertising & Design

International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa
Master of Arts (M.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Roberta Waterworth Roberta Waterworth Port Richey, Florida Details
Roberta Waterworth's Kids Wish Network Experience February 2010 - October 2010
Job Senior ISR
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Sales Staff   October 2010 - Present
Aesthetic Candles   August 2011 - Present
Aesthetic SBM (Small Business Marketing)   December 2012 - Present
Kids Wish Network   February 2010 - October 2010
Data Balance   September 2009 - March 2010
SureMeeting, Llc   June 2009 - July 2009
By Appointment Only  February 2009 - May 2009
Cerida  May 2007 - January 2009
Aesthetic Interiors   January 2006 - October 2007
HMA Direct   February 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Account Management, Troubleshooting, PowerPoint, Photoshop, New Business Development, Excel, Professional Organizing, Feng Shui, Ergonomics, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Online Marketing, Negotiation, Social Media, Word, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Writing, Blogging, B2B, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Lead Generation, Team Leadership, Windows, Administration, Small Business, Sales Management, E-commerce, Problem Solving, Coaching, Budgeting, Teamwork, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Consultative Selling, Direct Sales, Web Design, Scheduling, Email Marketing, Selling, Proposal Writing, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Business Development, Market Research

Education
State University of New York College at Brockport   1976 — 1980
BS, Business Admin

Vestal Central High School   1972 — 1976
Regents Diploma, Math

Andrew Gottlieb Andrew Gottlieb Hollywood, Florida Details
Andrew Gottlieb's Kids Wish Network Experience 2008 - Present
Job Coach (Aquatics, Basketball and Soccer) at Special Olympics of Broward County
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
School Board of Broward County  September 2008 - Present
Special Olympics of Broward County   July 2008 - Present
Kids Wish Network   2008 - Present

Skills
Event Planning, Teaching

Education
Florida Atlantic University   1984 — 1985

Alicia Argiz-Lyons Alicia Argiz-Lyons Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Alicia Argiz-Lyons's Kids Wish Network Experience April 2010 - January 2011
Job Director of Development and Marketing at Shriners Hospitals for Children
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Shriners Hospitals for Children  March 2012 - Present
imagen international   2011 - November 2012
Kids Wish Network   April 2010 - January 2011
Shriners International HQ   January 2005 - April 2010
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa   1998 - 2005
Concept One Media Services   1990 - 1993
Roberts Communications  1985 - 1987

Skills
Creative Strategy, Writing and editing, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Writing, Healthcare, Media Relations, Public Relations, Community Relations, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Philanthropy, Facebook, Event Management, Direct Marketing, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Grant Writing, Editing, Management, Nonprofits, Marketing, New Media, Web Content, Video Production, Fundraising, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing, Leadership, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Program Management, Digital Media, Community Outreach, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Sponsorship, Brand Development

Education
University of South Florida   1977 — 1985
Bachelor's degree

Academy of Holy Names

Callie Walker Callie Walker Holiday, Florida Details
Callie Walker's Kids Wish Network Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Program Coordinator
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kids Wish Network   June 2015 - Present
Northwestern Mutual  January 2015 - May 2015
Gallery92West   December 2014 - May 2015

Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Leadership, PowerPoint, Social Media

Education
Midland University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Jessica Boblooch Jessica Boblooch Brooklyn, New York Details
Jessica Boblooch's Kids Wish Network Experience January 2010 - February 2011
Job Freelance Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Livalto Creative   January 2011 - Present
N2Q Consulting   2014 - 2015
N2Q Consulting   2014 - 2015
Paxton Automotive Marketing   March 2013 - February 2014
Diamond Media Group  December 2011 - February 2013
Kids Wish Network   January 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, InDesign, Brochures, Illustrator, Layout, Typography, Posters, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Advertising, WordPress, Photography, Graphics, Direct Mail, Art, Corporate Branding, Animation, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, Business Cards, Concept Development, Vector Illustration, Blogging, Brand Development, Flyers, Banners, Image Manipulation, Digital Illustration

Education
International Academy of Design   2006 — 2008
Associates, Graphic Design

Steva Stewart Steva Stewart Olathe, Kansas Details
Steva Stewart's Kids Wish Network Experience April 2006 - June 2007
Job Targeted Case Manager at Lakemary Center
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Lakemary Center  October 2007 - Present
Kids Wish Network   April 2006 - June 2007
Lakemary Center  April 1995 - July 2005

Skills
Developmental..., Social Services, Mental Health, Psychology, Motivational..., Case Managment, Crisis Intervention, Child Development, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Program Development, Fundraising, Dual Diagnosis, DBT, Case Management, Nonprofits

Education
Rasmussen College-Florida   2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting and Business/Management

Chris Fratarcangelo Chris Fratarcangelo Saint Petersburg, Florida Details
Chris Fratarcangelo's Kids Wish Network Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Nonprofit Development Manager
Industry Retail
Experience
Kids Wish Network   April 2015 - Present
Focused Blur Photography   March 2014 - Present
Best Buy  July 2013 - March 2014
Best Buy  June 2012 - July 2013
Best Buy  April 2011 - August 2012
Best Buy  January 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Store Management, Merchandising, Retail, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Retail Sales, Big Box, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Store Operations, Profit, Management, Leadership

Education
Corning Community College   2008 — 2009

SUNY at Buffalo   2007 — 2008

Corning Community College   2005 — 2006

Susan Gernhart Susan Gernhart New York, New York Details
Susan Gernhart's Kids Wish Network Experience August 2009 - August 2010
Job Writing / Marketing & Events / Community Relations
Industry Sports
Experience
Highgate Hotels - The Knickerbocker Hotel (member of the Leading Hotels of the World portfolio)   January 2015 - May 2015
The Nielsen Company  June 2013 - October 2014
The Nielsen Company  September 2011 - June 2013
The Nielsen Company  April 2011 - September 2011
Freelance Reporter, Writer and Blogger   August 2010 - September 2011
Patch.com  October 2010 - April 2011
Kids Wish Network   August 2009 - August 2010
Tribeca Film Festival  February 2009 - May 2009
The Riese Organization  May 2007 - August 2008
HBO Sports  July 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Public Relations, Blogging, Press Releases, Magazines, Marketing, Advertising, Storytelling, Talent Management, Feature Articles, Publishing, Television, Integrated Marketing, Event Management, Editing, Entertainment, Newspapers

Education
New York University   1997 — 2007
N/A, School of Continuing & Professional Studies

State University of New York at New Paltz   1990 — 1994
B.S., Organizational Communication

Media Bistro

Jeannette Ridenour Jeannette Ridenour Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Jeannette Ridenour's Kids Wish Network Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Program Coordinator
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kids Wish Network   August 2011 - Present

Education
California Lutheran University   1984 — 1986

Christina Cochrun Christina Cochrun Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Christina Cochrun's Kids Wish Network Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Account Executive at System 4
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Kid's Wish Network  February 2011 - Present
Ecolab  February 2006 - April 2007
Raytheon Training & Developement   January 2004 - January 2005
JPMorganChase  July 2001 - October 2003
Orkin Pest Control  April 1995 - July 2001

Education
Purdue University   2000 — 2001
Certification, Pest Entomology

Texas A&M University   1998 — 2000
Certification, Termite Biology

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