Greater Nashville Area
- Current
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- Charity Exec. Director, Amazon Animal Rescue Charity (CARES) at Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety
- Past
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- Founder / CEO at Mednikow Jewelers of Georgia, Inc.
- Marketing Director at Georgia State University Executive MBA Program
- Congressional Affairs Liaison at National Jewish Coalition
- Intern at National Jewish Coalition
- Education
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- Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
- The University of Georgia
- St. Mary's Episcopal School
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Molly Mednikow’s Summary
-Founder/Director of AMazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety, June 2004 - Present. Resided in Peru's Amazon Region June 2004 - January 2008. Created first "Humane Society" in region, although NGO encompasses much more: public health, education, welfare, international volunteers, massive spay/neuter clinics for strays throughout Amazon region. Disaster relief organization in September 2007, following Earthquake. I currently operate Amazon CARES from the USA. Peru staff = 8, which includes 2 licensed veterinarians. ModernVet Clinic and large no-kill shelter in nearby jungle area. Awards include Doris Day Animal League "Kindred Spirit Award", 2006 and "Charities in Focus Photography Contest" Honorable Mention, 2007. Mission: To create a humane, healthy environment for all living beings in Peru's Amazon Region.
-CEO of Mednikow Jewelers Atlanta, January 1994 - May 1995. Named one of Top 25 Independent Jewelers in USA by Lustre (trade mag). Located in Phipps Plaza in Buckhead. High end items, exclusive brands & items created in our own shop (located at original Memphis store (since 1891). Sold business to family in 2005. Retail Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 by Buckhead Business Association, Award for Philanthropy, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of TN and GA.
-Marketing Director of Georgia State University Exec,MBA Program, January 1992 - December 1994, Recruited Executives through receptions, ad creation & placement, phone contact. Edited a new 24 page color brochure.
-Congressional Liaison for National Jewish Coalition, 1990. Direct contact with Members of Congress and high ranking staffers through breakfast events and inidvidual meetings.
Molly Mednikow’s Specialties:
Excellent writer, communication skills. Creative thinker, marketing and sales. Much experience networking, event planning, including much philanthropy work / major event organizer in Atlanta, GA and Board positions for several charities.
Molly Mednikow’s Experience
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Charity Exec. Director, Amazon Animal Rescue Charity (CARES)
Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety
(Environmental Services industry)
June 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
The organization has made a huge difference in animal and human health conditions in Peru's Amazon region. Now many other regions reach out to us for help. We were th first organization on the ground to assist animals after Peru's Sept '07 Earthquake. Winner Doris Day Foundation Award. By end of year will have new website and "identity." Moved to DC area in Jan 08 and operating cares with many virtual volunteers, pro bono professionals, etc. Honest, hard working staff in Peru operating low-cost vet clinic, no kill shelter, humane education, wildlife protection and many international vets, taking boates to remote areas for free spay/neuter clinics!
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Founder / CEO
Mednikow Jewelers of Georgia, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry)
January 1995 — May 2005 (10 years 5 months)
High end jewelry store located in Buckhead shopping district of Atlanta at Phipps Plaza. Originated in 1891 by Great Uncle Jacob Mednikow in Memphis, TN. I sold the business in 2005 to my father and brother, thus it remains in the hands of the original family of fine jewelers. Rolex, Patek Philippe, Mikimoto, ideal cut diamonds, very fine, heirloom quality jewelry.
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Marketing Director
Georgia State University Executive MBA Program
(Education Management industry)
January 1992 — December 1994 (3 years )
Recruited Executives through receptions, ad creation & placement, phone contact. Constant interaction with EMBA prospects and students. Edited a new 24 page color brochure, student application, and worked to increase program diversity.
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Congressional Affairs Liaison
National Jewish Coalition
(Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)
June 1990 — January 1991 (8 months)
This organization is now the Republican Jewish Coalition. I worked there in a full-time position immediately after my graduation from college. During this time, I built networks with Republican Members of Congress. I helped them learn about gaining more support in the Jewish community, and wrote publications for general distribution to make fellow Jews aware of their many allies in the Republican Party. Most often, I worked with top Congressional aides, and I organized monthly breakfast meetings to discuss relevant issues.
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Intern
National Jewish Coalition
(Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)
June 1989 — September 1989 (4 months)
Now known as the Republican Jewish Coalition, I served as an Intern with the organization during which time they had less than 10 employees. I job required me to build networks with interns on Capitol Hill and establish a program that would enable continued relationships after these interns returned to college. My boss recognized my networking, research and writing ability. I began publishing weekly special reports distributed solely to NJC Board Members. The reports primarily spec sheets on Congressmen and Senators, provided an insider's view, and were a benefit of Board Membership. In completing this reports, I proved to my colleagues that I could obtain information from appropriate sources and complete quality work on a deadline.
Molly Mednikow’s Education
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Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
MBA , Marketing, International Finance , 1991 — 1994
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The University of Georgia
BS , Political Science , 1987 — 1990
- Activities and Societies:
- Senator of Student Government Association, President College Republicans, Model United Nations Team, Guest Editorial Writer Red & Black Newspaper, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
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St. Mary's Episcopal School
1980 — 1986
Additional Information
Molly Mednikow’s Interests:
Animal Welfare, Disaster Relief, Environmental Issues, Volunteer Work, Charity, Travel, History, Archaeology, Natural Wonders, Nature, Reading
Molly Mednikow’s Groups:
Society of Professional Humane Educators
Worldwide Veterinary Service
Registered Jeweler, American Gem Society
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Pet Online Marketing Group (Dogs, Cats, and More) -
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VolunteerMatch
Molly Mednikow’s Honors:
1997 Retail Entrepreneur of the Year Award (1 of 5), Buckhead Business Association
2003 Annual Philanthropy Award, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of TN and GA
2006 Doris Day Animal Foundation "Kindred Spirit" Award and the one I take great pride in, the 1985 "College Republican of the Year" Award!
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