Carol A.

Hoge Summary of Experience: Executive Director, Folsom Lake Symphony Folsom, California: While providing exciting and innovative leadership, directed needs assessment, v isualization, planning, redesign, execution and evaluation of strategic business , marketing, P&L and staff development initiatives, objectives and outcomes, whi le articulating and creating a culture of creativity, respect, enthusiasm and te amwork. Fostered customer retention and growth at 90-100% capacity in a market e xperiencing an average of 40% falloff, increased volunteer staff by 250%, increa sed vital BOD membership by 100%. Exceeded business goals within financial frame works, reduced costs of doing business while increasing quality of services and products. President, Board of Directors, Sierra Mountain Music Camp Sacramento, California : Selected to be the founding president of this BOD, led in the development of st rategic vision, mission, and initiatives for the organization. Led in the creati on of standardized business systems and approaches to problem solving for this n ewly created BOD. Instituted and directed legal, financial management, marketing , IT and service delivery programs, and led in the creation of a culture of tran sparency, respect, intelligence and creativity while adhering to standards of ex cellence that has attracted professionals of the highest quality to serve this N PO on every level. Business Consultant Sacramento, California: Engaging and uniquely qualified individual business coaching, mentoring, counsel ing specifically tailored to individual needs and capitalizing on cognitive beha vioral skill, experience and techniques; includes assessment of skills, talents, preferences, learning styles and business management consultation focusing on a rticulation of vision, goal formation, and systems design, through end phases an d evaluation of process and service delivery. Presentation of exciting multidime nsional workshops and seminars in these topics. Director, HEART Wellness project, Alta California Regional Center State of Calif ornia: Director and co-author of this 4 part grant project from conception to delivery and final assessments. Engaged and drove a team of high ranking professionals fr om within the regional service community toward collaboration and effective reac h of objectives and initiatives within specified timelines. Development and deli very of groundbreaking physicians trainings, creation of a wellness communicatio ns tool for the developmentally disabled adult population, development and imple mentation of a widely received train the trainer program. Project completed ahea d of schedule and under budget, with never before accomplished results. Director, Health and Wellness Consultant, Educational Specialist, Author Sacrame nto, California: Researcher, developer, co-author with Claudia T, Bays, RN, MA of the resource ma nual/ curriculums Why Weight to Shape Up? Prevention and Intervention Strategies to Help the Overweight Child, and Building Blocks for Creating Self Esteem. The se curriculums are specifically created for peer based adolescent support groups desiring to engage in increasing personal wellness by proactive, self actualize d increases in food choice, physical activity and self esteem engendering behavi ors. Integration of classic behavioral and cognitive psychology with contemporar y nutrition, physiology and learning theory. Invited to present this innovative

and state of the art work to the National Conferences of the American School Hea lth Association and the American School Nurse Associations as well as in worksho ps, on television and in radio appearances. Faculty, Continuing Education Programs, Hamline University St Paul, MN:

Nutritionist, Behaviorist, the Obesity Treatment Centers Affiliated with Sutter Hospitals Sacramento, California: Clinic nutritionist and behaviorist: Developed and delivered the nutrition educa tion component of this state of the art program for all clients and for physicia ns, physiological and behavioral staff. As a specialist in individual counseling using classic behavioral management, developed and taught multiple weekly ongoi ng classes for clients in behavior management, nutrition and wellness topics. Carol A. Hoge Comprehensive Resume: Executive Director, Folsom Lake Symphony August 2008 to present Directed needs assessment, visualization, planning, execution and evaluation of strategic business, marketing and staff development initiatives, objectives and outcomes; P&L, strategic communications vehicles development, staff engagement and development. Championed and created a high organizational commitment to customer service, em ployee development and satisfaction, achievement of and exceeding of business go als within financial frameworks. Continually generated opportunities that enhanced and optimized customer experi ence, created customer and organizational value, increased customer and staff re tention, and optimized service performance. Developed and maintained new and existing relationships internal and external t o the organization; created of a culture of mutual respect, appreciation and val uing while developing a highly motivated, focused, inspired and engaged team. Served as the key organizational interface with all vendors, public officials, media, patrons, financial sponsors and BOD, through highly engaging, creative an d informative interactions. Produced highly effective written materials includin g press releases, letters, marketing and other communications vehicles. Repositioned the organization to markedly enhance its value and established a u nique niche within the community. Developed the organizations brand and systems and ensured their being carried out in every level of the organization. Institut ed new programs to increase the organizations value to internal and external mar kets. Developed and reviewed all business systems integral to the organization, inclu ding service delivery, revenue stream management, strategic marketing, staff dev elopment, and communications. Engaged and oversaw the development of the IT program, adding significant value to the organization. Increased volunteer staff by 250%. Increased vital BOD membership by 100%. Fostered customer retention and growth in a market experiencing an average of 4 0% falloff. President, Board of Directors, Sierra Mountain Music Camp ember 2008 August 2003 Nov

Led in the development of strategic vision, mission, and initiatives for the or ganization. Created standardized business systems and approaches to problem solving for thi s newly created BOD. Instituted and directed legal, financial management, market ing, and service delivery programs. Led in the creation of a culture of transparency, respect, intelligence and cre

ativity while adhering to standards of excellence that attracted professionals o f the highest quality to serve this NPO on every level. Advocated for and oversaw the development of IT transition for the organization . Lead in the creation of systems assuring consistent delivery of service includi ng the development of service initiatives, training programs and products, team building, communications systems. Business Consultant, Various Organizations March 1992 to present Engages in exciting and successful individual business coaching, mentoring, cou nseling specifically tailored to individual needs; includes assessment of skills , talents, preferences, learning styles. Also, creation and articulation of visi on, development of goals, objectives, education in personal assessment methods a nd support tools for tailored and ongoing use, reward methodologies. Ascertains knowledge of personally productive environments and life circumstances of best f it. Presents workshops and seminars in topics significant to business development a nd to the personal development of effective lifestyles. Topics include personal mission and goal formation, strategic planning of personal management systems, c reating healthy and satisfying workplace and living environments, developing hea lthy, balanced lifestyles. Engages in business management consultation: articulation of vision, goal forma tion, and systems design, through end phases and evaluation of process and servi ce delivery. Director, HEART Wellness project, Alta California Regional Center / State of Cal ifornia July 2002 June 2003 Development and leadership of this 4 part grant project from conception to deli very and final assessments. Engaged and drove a team of high ranking professiona ls from within the service community toward collaboration and effective reach of objective and initiatives within specified timelines. Project completed ahead o f schedule and under budget. Created a wellness communications tool for the developmentally disabled adult p opulation in this ten county region; assessment of need and design implications for all levels of individuals being served and those delivering service, integra tion of state required and mandated information used in all paperwork and proced ures with the served population. Production of varied materials specific to the array of needs of the client using state of the art resources. Development and implementation of a widely received train the trainer program t o ensure effective, consistent and successful training delivery for various leve ls of service providers. Record breaking numbers of participants were drawn to t his program. Development and delivery of groundbreaking physicians trainings in the primary educational centers within the ten county region. Collaboration with the medical director to integrate his long term program goals along with those of the proje ct, creating a powerful liaison and multiplying outcomes. Director, Health and Wellness Consultant, Educational Specialist, Author: Hoge-B ays April 1987 September 2002 Researcher, developer, co-author with Claudia T, Bays, RN, MA of the resource m anual/ curriculums Why Weight to Shape Up? Prevention and Intervention Strategie s to Help the Overweight Child, and Building Blocks for Creating Self Esteem. Developed curriculum for peer based adolescent support groups engaged in increa sing personal wellness by proactive, self actualized increases in food choice, p hysical activity and self esteem engendering behaviors. Integration of classic b ehavioral and cognitive psychology with contemporary nutrition, physiology and l

earning theory. Presentations to the National Conferences of the American School Health Associa tion and the American School Nurse Associations. Local, regional and nation presentations to professional and lay audiences incl uding television and radio interviews and guest appearances. Created and presented workshops in health and wellness topics; conducted indivi dual counseling. Guest lectured regularly in courses offered in the Division of Nursing at CSU S acramento, National University, Learning Exchange, and many civic groups. Faculty, Continuing Education Programs, Hameline University September 1990 Jun e 1991 Hands-On Wellness. Developed and taught this 2 day workshop/seminar in various cities throughout the United States. Developed with Claudia T. Bays, RN, MA. Nutritionist, Behaviorist, Obesity Treatment Center Affiliated with Sutter Hospi tals May 1985 December 1989 Served as clinic nutritionist and behaviorist for a state of the art medically supervised protein sparing modified fast. Developed and delivered the nutrition education component of the program for clients and for physicians, physiological and behavioral staff, and in multiple sites. Developed and taught multiple weekly ongoing classes for clients in behavior ma nagement, nutrition and wellness topics. Specialist in individual counseling using classic behavioral management, carryi ng a substantial caseload. Engaged in typical clinical charting, counseling, con fidentiality. Event and Program Design, Management 1994 present Engage in the design, development and management of all elements of special eve nt design, including thematic conceptualization, hiring and management of all ve ndors and volunteers, artistic development and production, budgeting, ensurance of a gracious and aesthetically high quality guest experience. Graphic Designer 1977 - present Education: University of Southern California Masters studies, Health Service Administratio n 1988 1990 University of California, Davis Masters studies, Education & Psychology 1985 1 987 University of California, Davis BS, Community Nutrition emphases: Behavioral Psy chology and Spanish Language 1985 Personal Interests: Consistent physical and wellness activities, martial arts, p erforming arts, theatrical design, photography and mixed media arts; also, aesth etic design and sensory perception, mathematical implications in neuropsychology , family, church, and meaningful charitable contributions of creativity, skill a nd energy.