D’Lyn Biggs
129 Long Wood Avenue
Lakeway, Texas 78734
Phone: 281-883-8642 / DLynBiggs@yahoo.com
Experience Lake Travis ISD Lakeway, Texas
2013 - Present Guest Teacher
 Primarily substitute at Hudson Bend Middle School. Teach in all subjects and grade levels.
Team Tiara Foundation Dallas, TX
2006 - Present Founder / CEO / Captain, Team Tiara
 Founder and CEO of Team Tiara Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
 Utilize sales, recruiting and leadership experiences and skills to build crazy, incredible,
motivated, dedicated and passionate Susan G. Komen 3-Day team, Team Tiara.
 Create and execute themes and fundraising strategies. Team Tiara has raised over
$1,030,000 since 2006.
 Manage teams ranging from 13 to 81 team members, as well as communication with all
former team members.
 Develop marketing materials and website content, as well as annual outreach and donor
communications.
 Cultivate relationships with teammates, donors, the 3-Day community and breast cancer
survivors to grow team, meet fundraising goals and meet needs.
 Since 2011, Team Tiara has awarded over $40,000 in research grants to Methodist Hospital
in Houston and Dana Farber Research Institute in Boston.
Keith Elementary Cypress, TX
2007 - 2011 Yearbook Chairman
 Managed yearbook with annual distribution averaging 800 copies.
 Developed production calendar, managed assignments, designed book.
Homemade Gourmet Canton, TX
2002 - 2005 Director-in-Training, Senior Team Leader, Independent Distributor
 Built and trained successful team which grew to an average of $15K - $20K monthly retail
sales. Company-wide Top 10 annual sales and Top 5 recruiting in 2005.
 Earned numerous awards for sales, recruiting and leadership, including a Caribbean
cruise.
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations Houston, TX
1995 - 2000 Senior Account Executive
 National accounts included: Rhône-Poulenc, Sedagri, Dow, Shell Chemical
 Developed annual program and budget; presented to client.
 Led Regional Cotton Team for Mid-South and Southwest. Mentored junior staff.
 Media relations. Conducted media training for all product managers, regional managers.
Produced product launch and other media kits. Monitored all editorial placements and
merchandise results to clients.
 Wrote and placed feature articles, press releases, newspaper mattes, third-party byline articles
and case studies with trade publications. Led newsletter and promotional production teams.
 Event production, trade shows, field days and media dinners.
 New business development.
Education Texas A&M University, BS – Agricultural Journalism August 1993
Angelo State University, December 1994
Secondary Teaching Certificate, English & Journalism

D. Biggs Resume

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    D’Lyn Biggs 129 LongWood Avenue Lakeway, Texas 78734 Phone: 281-883-8642 / DLynBiggs@yahoo.com Experience Lake Travis ISD Lakeway, Texas 2013 - Present Guest Teacher  Primarily substitute at Hudson Bend Middle School. Teach in all subjects and grade levels. Team Tiara Foundation Dallas, TX 2006 - Present Founder / CEO / Captain, Team Tiara  Founder and CEO of Team Tiara Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.  Utilize sales, recruiting and leadership experiences and skills to build crazy, incredible, motivated, dedicated and passionate Susan G. Komen 3-Day team, Team Tiara.  Create and execute themes and fundraising strategies. Team Tiara has raised over $1,030,000 since 2006.  Manage teams ranging from 13 to 81 team members, as well as communication with all former team members.  Develop marketing materials and website content, as well as annual outreach and donor communications.  Cultivate relationships with teammates, donors, the 3-Day community and breast cancer survivors to grow team, meet fundraising goals and meet needs.  Since 2011, Team Tiara has awarded over $40,000 in research grants to Methodist Hospital in Houston and Dana Farber Research Institute in Boston. Keith Elementary Cypress, TX 2007 - 2011 Yearbook Chairman  Managed yearbook with annual distribution averaging 800 copies.  Developed production calendar, managed assignments, designed book. Homemade Gourmet Canton, TX 2002 - 2005 Director-in-Training, Senior Team Leader, Independent Distributor  Built and trained successful team which grew to an average of $15K - $20K monthly retail sales. Company-wide Top 10 annual sales and Top 5 recruiting in 2005.  Earned numerous awards for sales, recruiting and leadership, including a Caribbean cruise. Gibbs & Soell Public Relations Houston, TX 1995 - 2000 Senior Account Executive  National accounts included: Rhône-Poulenc, Sedagri, Dow, Shell Chemical  Developed annual program and budget; presented to client.  Led Regional Cotton Team for Mid-South and Southwest. Mentored junior staff.  Media relations. Conducted media training for all product managers, regional managers. Produced product launch and other media kits. Monitored all editorial placements and merchandise results to clients.  Wrote and placed feature articles, press releases, newspaper mattes, third-party byline articles and case studies with trade publications. Led newsletter and promotional production teams.  Event production, trade shows, field days and media dinners.  New business development. Education Texas A&M University, BS – Agricultural Journalism August 1993 Angelo State University, December 1994 Secondary Teaching Certificate, English & Journalism