Committee of the Month
Sue Gray – Bio
General: I have a background professionally and personally where I have increased sales within organizations to boost income for business and non-profit enterprises. In addition, my passion is to assist people in deriving skills and programs to assist them in increase their ability to improve their professional and personal situation. I have a wide network of business and personal partners. Well versed in contract negotiations within the private and public sector. Experienced with integration of small and large companies.
Current:
- Partner with Rapid Supply a local New Mexico Business. Rapid Supply is an office supply company which has distribution nationwide.
- Board member of National Association of Women Business Owner (NAWBO)
- Member of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce. And 2nd year Chair of the Small Business Committee
- Mentor to economically disadvantaged individuals to acquire skills for the purpose of gaining employment.
- Real Estate investor: multi-family housing which provides low rent to economically disadvantaged individuals and veterans.
Past:
- Territory Manager, Office Depot 6 yrs.
- Owner, The Pool company 9 yrs.
- Business Banker, Wells Fargo Bank
- National/International sales trainer – India, Jamaica, Philippines, US.
- Member-Ambassador to the GACC, 15 yrs.
- Affiliate Member GARR – Participated in a variety of fundraising activities
- Member NMMA – Participated in a variety of fundraising activities
- Drafted legislation for the State of NM House and Senate. (purpose to improve businesses environment to conduct business and to create better paying jobs in NM). Proposal was approved
- Volunteer fundraiser for the American Heart Association
- Award nominee for Global innovation aware
- Awarded Champion Circle
- Awarded Alumni Service award - Norcross Service Award (developed fundraising program to help support low income parents who wish to obtain their college degree).
- Past president and life time member of Alpha Gama Sigma Scholastic Honor Society
- Past Fundraising Chairman of the Junior League of Orange Count, CA
- Past Chairman of the GBG Networking Group
Education:
- BA from California State University, Fullerton, CA
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