a. paulette griffin
Founder/Principal: Long-Range Planning at APG Social Enterprises
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combination strategist , business owner , investor philanthropist , known implementing various innovative solution populace ; order advance community . study experience : * liberal art / broadcast medium * humanity / social science * public health / wellness promotion * judicial system / best practice * mobility planning / transportation * general business administration * franchise education / sale * entrepreneurship / innovation * consumer-directed benefit management * market research / consumer engagement * brand consulting / cause marketing * non-profit staff / board development * independent film , tv , digital , script writing / producing
APG Social Enterprises
A collective of creative concepts, strategies, tactics and techniques, that help individuals, organizations, businesses and companies; thrive in a place where one aligns purpose with passion.

Mission & Vision:
*discovering aptitudes
*developing pioneer resources
*enhancing consumer experiences
www.apgsocialenterprises.com
United States
Founder/Principal: Long-Range Planning
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-council-for-mental-wellbeing
-Mental Wellbeing Consulting
Provides Adult and Teen Mental Health First Aid instruction to workplace environments and organizations. www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
United States
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Instructor - MHFA
First Court, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-court-inc-
-Juror Research & Consulting
Participates in private/mock jury trials and focus groups; giving high-quality objective feedback to trial consultants, attorneys and corporations, in order to help prepare them for trials to reach desired outcomes and/or to settle lawsuits.
United States
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Peer Juror
Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hammer-&-nails-grooming-shop-for-guys
Multi-Unit National Franchise Opportunities Available

Men’s grooming is now a $21 billion a year market, and a growing number of traditionally female-centered grooming businesses are now refocusing their attention on men. In this rapidly expanding men’s industry, Hammer & Nails | Grooming Shop for Guys stands out as being truly unique: we are the first grooming franchise with a core focus on hand and foot grooming for guys. 

Franchise Opportunities - Contact: Ron Guthrie (Area Developer) ron.guthrie@hammerandnailsgrooming.com to get started. 
https://hammerandnailsfranchise.com/
Texas, United States
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Co-Area Representative
Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hammer-&-nails-grooming-shop-for-guys
Partnering Role Included: 
*Explored techniques to reach business goals
*Drove success of overall shop and team members
*Promoted multiple revenue streams that included service delivery, group sales, private events, gift cards, retail product sales and monthly recurring membership dollars
Frisco, Texas, United States
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Membership Architect
Denton Black Film Festival
https://www.linkedin.com/company/denton-black-film-festival
Primary Responsibilities: 
*Managed PreKindle box office system
*Ambassador for year-round events/film screenings
*Sponsorship and Community Outreach Liaison 
*DBFF Institute development

The Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) is an annual 5-day scene of engaging and entertaining films and events for the family, inspired by the African-American experience. DBFF seeks to offer the works of local, national and international filmmakers, that often are not seen by a broad audience and may not be recognized through major theatrical release. This event seeks to examine the roles African Americans have played within the film industry and also explore wider social and cultural themes that are applicable to all viewers. http://www.dentonbff.com/

DBFF has launched a space for both aspiring and established creatives to connect with one another, expand their artistic skill sets and transform into the next generation of film talent. The DBFF Institute will serve as a year-round clearinghouse for creatives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas and the Southwest, nurturing, inspiring and fostering the development of current and future diverse storytellers via information, educational and interactive workshops, salons and seminars. Visit http://dentonbff.com/institute/ to learn more. 

Proceeds from The DBFF benefit The Denton African American Scholarship Foundation (DAASF), a non-profit organization incorporated in 1989 for the purpose of providing college scholarships to high school graduates of color in Denton, Texas. www.dentonaasf.org 

Prekindle is an event technology & services company based in Dallas, TX that focuses on the client above all else. Our world-class software development team has meticulously crafted an event ticketing platform that rises to any occasion, and our legendary client support is highly regarded by everyone that interacts with us.  Are you looking to join a team like this?  Contact us. https://www.prekindle.com/sell-tickets
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Multi-Location Box Office System Manager / Ambassador
WageWorks
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wageworks
Primary Responsibilities: 
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with the client’s key operational and strategic decision makers, including the executive buyers.

- Became and remained an expert in the healthcare industry, including broker networks to improve the effectiveness of team and the information available to clients.
    
- Served as the day-to-day client contact to ensure satisfaction by understanding the unique needs of the clients’ benefits strategy.
    
- Partnered with the Relationship Manager and internal product and marketing teams to drive and track client product growth and participation.
    
- Identified, understood, and escalated client issues and partnered with cross functional internal teams to implement client experience improvement requests.

WageWorks cares about people and wants to empower everyone—employers, employees, and their families—to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives. We simplify the complex world of Consumer-Directed Benefits. We make benefits programs easier to understand and use so that everyone can take advantage of pre-tax savings and focus on what matters most. 

Visit www.wageworks.com to learn more about our offerings.
United States
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Account Consultant - Relationship Management (SMB)
Dynasty 2000 Social Enterprise
D2K infuses creative cause-marketing solutions for our community social enterprises such as; small to mid-sized not-for-profit organizations and social businesses - that are emerging with pioneer resources and caring hearts to help build a people-centered economy, while attacking our community social problems. Our goal is to provide cost-effective means of marketing in order to enhance cause-related awareness and development.

Services provided are consulting, training, coaching, cause-marketing, full service event management and campaigns. Services are offered to small to mid-sized non-profits and not-for-profits such as foundations, charities, churches, schools, hospitals and local political campaigns, along with partnering social entrepreneurs, philanthropic individuals, small community businesses/enterprises, corporate and government entities. With our staff, affiliates and partners, we have over 20 years in experience to help aid with all of your purpose-driven content marketing, development and philanthropic efforts.

 Visit www.d2ksocialenterprise.com for more information.﻿﻿ Bridging causes with patronage.™
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Founder | Cause Marketing & Development Strategist
BAAS
Applied Arts & Sciences - Health Promotion : Public Service 
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University of North Texas
https://www.linkedin.com/school/northtexas/
BS
Integrated Studies - Sociology, Victimology, Criminology
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Sam Houston State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/sam-houston-state-university/
AA & AS
Broadcast Media, General Studies and Humanities
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Navarro College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/navarro-college/
The NAACP or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established in 1909 and is America's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Visit www.naacp.org for more information.
NAACP (Texas At-Large)
WIN Member (Women In The NAACP)
Our TCP Membership Network is a network for people affected by or living with mental illness, caregivers, community members, mental health professionals, and educators to connect and share knowledge. Visit https://www.theconfessproject.com/campaign-4 to learn more.
The Confess Project
Networking Member
HERitage Giving Fund was founded August 2017, during Black Philanthropy Month. The mission of the HERitage Giving Fund, a giving circle at Texas Women's Foundation (formerly Dallas Women's Foundation), is to encourage philanthropy in the African-American/Black community, to contribute in a strategic and meaningful way, and to bring a new source of funding to nonprofit organizations serving African-American women and girls throughout the North Texas area. The circle provides an opportunity to learn about issues and organizations that affect and impact the African-American/Black community.

Heritage Giving Fund is committed to engaging Black women of varying economic status and backgrounds, who have a heart for investing in organizations, often grassroots, small to medium in size and/or start ups. Often these organizations have limited access to funding sources to support basic operating needs (staff income, supplies, transportation, etc.), help to increase service capacity and reach, and sustain much-needed program services over time. This is why Heritage Giving Fund and other giving circles are important.

Please visit www.txwf.org/heritage-giving-fund for more information.
HERitage Giving Fund
Founding Member
The DEC is a collaborative environment brimming with experts and thought leaders from major corporations, investment groups, academic institutions and government entities. Through mentorship, in-person training and financial assistance programs, the DEC gives entrepreneurs access to leaders who have the resources to support their business goals and the personal knowledge and experiences to educate entrepreneurs on what it takes to launch, manage and grow a successful business. The DEC continues to serve as a guiding force in driving opportunity and economic growth in the Dallas community. By supporting talent and innovation, the DEC is helping to create tomorrow’s business leaders, employers and community members by including entrepreneurial ecosystem-builders The Addison TreeHouse, The San Antonio Entrepreneur Center, Stoke Denton, Redbird Entrepreneur Center, among others. Together, these affiliate locations provide a network within which to share best practices, trends, and shared knowledge on how to best serve entrepreneurs in our different communities.  

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s Ambassador Program is an application-based select volunteer network created to give individuals the ins and outs of working with startups, provides leadership opportunities for those wanting to help support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Dallas, and be a great networking tool to connect volunteers within the startup community. Volunteer ambassadors assist with promoting and educating the public about programs and offerings in the startup community. DEC Ambassadors share in the DEC values and mission of creating a collaborative ecosystem by supporting talent and innovation in the area. 

Please visit http://thedec.co/ for more information.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Alumni Ambassador
The Ladies Mid-Quarter Refill™  is a signature event of the philanthropic initiative; Hosting for a Cause™. Held mid-point of every quarter of the year, the event is geared toward the busy lady that needs a "refill" to get through those sometimes hectic months. A portion of proceeds and/or goods go to select non-profits in the area serving women.
Ladies Mid-Quarter Refill™
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Hosting for a Cause™ is a philanthropic initiative that gives a network of hosts, speakers, event planners, promoters, marketing executives, entertainers, venue owners, restaurants and any other social entrepreneur/enterprise - an outlet to increase social responsibility, awareness and branding.  We are calling on all those whom are willing to give back a portion of proceeds, goods and/or sales & services to their favorite initiatives - along with increasing volunteerism. Send inquiries to hosting4causes@gmail.com for more information.
Hosting for a Cause™
https://www.facebook.com/hosting4causes
Arts and Culture
Too Fly Foundation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tooflyfoundation
Through one-of-a-kind programming and fundraising, we bridge generations and inspire curiosity abroad while providing students in underserved communities with passports and travel grants so they, too, can gain a global perspective.

Businesses around the nation are also becoming Passport Partners. Unique ways-- whether its donating a percentage of your sales, gathering donations from your online followers, sharing the news about your Passport Partnership with your colleagues...being a Passport Partner is not only impactful, but fun! 

Visit https://tooflyfoundation.org/ourprograms to learn more.
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Passport Partner
Human Rights
She Supply
https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply
She Supply provides a sense of decency to women in less fortunate circumstances - along with fighting the effects of poverty through legislation, service and friendship to women of all ages; while changing the trajectory of their lives.

We collect feminine hygiene products and new undergarments. We provide these items to our partner agencies on a continual basis to fill the gap where their resources do not allow.

Visit https://shesupply.org/ to donate and learn more.
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Donation Drive Lead
Poverty Alleviation
WageWorks
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wageworks
WageWorks in Action (WWiA), a corporate social responsibility program, is designed to be employee-driven and flexible, giving each site the opportunity to identify volunteer activities and support charities that are meaningful to their unique communities.​

Visit www.wageworks.com to learn more about our efforts.
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WageWorks in Action (WWiA), (Irving)
Environment
Denton County Transportation Authority
https://www.linkedin.com/company/denton-county-transportation-authority
The Citizens’ Advisory Teams (CAT) is a way for DCTA staff members to get immediate feedback on transit related issues. The purpose of CAT is to create a forum to exchange information between DCTA, its passengers and the community on topics related to our services - including marketing activities, bus operations, rail planning, fares and passenger amenities. Residents who represent a broad range of interests - such as public transportation, community enhancement, environmental issues, economic development, and issues concerning seniors and the disabled; are all involved.

Through this collaborative effort, the Citizens Advisory Teams:

· Increase public participation in the functions of DCTA

· Assure accountability of the organization’s actions

· Act as an education arm of the organization to the public

· Act as a focused, educated form of public input and feedback to the organization

· Representative of a wide range of stakeholders and transit services

Learn more about Denton County Transportation Authority's services and programs. www.dcta.net
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Citizens'​ Advisory Team
Poverty Alleviation
DENTON HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
https://www.linkedin.com/company/denton-high-school-family-assistance-foundation
Denton High School Family Assistance Foundation (Denton High Cares) is a public charity dedicated to the mission of providing financial and other assistance to DHS current students, alumni, faculty, staff and/or their families in times of medical or other crises. Grants and programs are provided to individuals or families through funds raised at events, general donations and sponsorship/in-kind donations.

Duties:
*Created and associated with like-mined events for outreach purposes
*Increased social media group membership
*Advanced networking efforts with strategic partners

We are Denton Broncos and we will not stand by idly while one of our own needs us. http://dentonhighcares.com/
Publicity Officer
The Confess Project
QPR Gatekeeper's Certification (QPR Institute)
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certification (DCMHMR)
Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I consider it an honor to know A. Paulette Griffin.  She is truly a trailblazer, utilizing her experience and expertise to impact individuals, organizations and communities.  I have been fortunate to watch her in a number of roles over the years and she is a critical thinker, a team player, dedicated and committed to excellence.  She has a wealth of experience in promotions, community relations, and fundraising.  Her infectious smile, beautiful personality, strong abilities and track record are a winning combination for creating and implementing successful events and campaigns! Gregory L. Hearns
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        A master of connecting causes, patrons and social businesses - describes this leading-edge pioneer in the community. Paulette is always willing to help in any capacity with outreach for initiatives that are dear to her heart and the heart of others. We have worked on several projects together under the umbrella of our social enterprises; D2K and Cause360 Cares. Our events and marketing techniques engaged the community on all levels. I highly recommend Paulette for any of your management consultancy needs; in regards to cause marketing and strategic development.
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