Sheila Dixon

CEO/ Founder-  Women Building & Investing in Success
February 2003 – Present  Washington D.C. Metro Area
Through professional networking events, monthly education workshops, an annual conference and an online social media presence, we exchange ideas, share knowledge, provide information and explore entrepreneurial opportunities. We help women with their strategies to create, develop and manage businesses/careers (often times balancing home and family) for professional and personal growth development.

Our platforms allow a positive and results oriented approach for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners to work through their growth issues. More than just networking, profitable partnerships are consistently developed amongst members. We continue to build alliances within the business community to embrace the spirit of collaboration and success.

Our social giving program allows the organization to give back to non-profit organizations seeking financial donations.

Management Information Systems- May Department Stores
1992 – 1999 Washington D.C. Metro Area
Developed strategic, tactical and operational plans between Buyers, Store Management and Senior Management. Create systems, processes and sales tracking/reporting training buyers to evaluate their consumer decisions and distribution. Assist with inventory operations procedures in the VA, MD, DE, PA area stores.

Limited Brands- Operations Management
1988 – 1992 Erie, Pennsylvania Area
Collaborations with Store Management to evaluate, disseminate and develop procedures to optimize store performances. Human Resource Management,  Store Operations & Compliance, Sales Management, Implementation Marketing Directives, Customer Loyalty.

Volunteer Experience & Causes
Community Advocate- TigerLily Foundation- Aldie, VA
Non-Profit Organization dedicated to educate, advocate for, empower & provide hands-on services & support to young women, before, during & after breast cancer. Help build awareness for the organization through WBIS women's conference.

Community Advocate- The Barn- Bristow, VA
Transitional Housing BARN, Inc. is committed to providing families with transitional housing and access to supportive services to promote healing, growth and self-sufficiency. Holiday clothing drive- Prince William County

Community Advocate- Our Daily Bread- Fairfax, VA
Non-Profit Organization serving disadvantaged families in Fairfax County, coupled with the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the community. Outreach is driven by the mission to Guide neighbors toward self-sufficiency. Raise awareness and financial donation for Holiday Program

Community Advocate- Final Salute Inc. – Haymarket, VA
The mission of Final Salute Inc. is to provide homeless female Veterans with safe and suitable housing. Provide awareness for non-profit organization, supporting program efforts for residents. Recognized Presented International Civility Awareness Award to founder at WBIS Women's Conference

Community Advocate- Loudoun County Family Services- Loudoun County
Purchase clothing and gift for teen youth during the holiday season

Coach- Girls on the Run International- Fairfax, VA
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Team with guidance counselors and coach working through Girls on the Run experience-based curriculum for grade levels 3-5.

Special Interest Projects
AICI Civility Counts- April 2012
In collaboration with AICI , WBIS Powerful Partners Conference acknowledges non-profit organizations in the metro area who are on the rise of strengthening our local community.

WBIS- Social Net-Giving Program- January 2012
WBIS believes in the power of collaboration and supporting communities across the globe. In our efforts to support non-profit business owners and Women in business, we are excited to offer a unique program assisting in outreach AND generating income for their programs.

Author- February 2008
Authored, Self-Published The Marketing Mission- Tips for the solo-entrepreneur to attain and maintain a strong presence for your life and business

Media Contributor- 2005- Present
Written articles for local community publication- The Kingstowne Connection, Fairfax Woman Magazine, Loudoun Woman Magazine

Education:
Duquesne University- BSBA, Business & Psychology- September 1984-May 1988

Personal Interests:
Parent Teacher Association, Gardening, Reading, Continuing Education Seminars , Life Coaching Certification