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Dianne Ford, president of Invitation City is well known for her strong work
ethic. She has received numerous awards, certificates and much praise
for her value as an employee, business partner, business owner, friend
and associate. Dianne was acknowledged by BDPA Information
Technology Thought Leaders for her role in the workshop Surviving
Corporate America. Her strong work ethic is matched by her willingness
to mentor and direct others, and participate in community and other
volunteer efforts.
Dianne is a graduate of Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and has
attended classes at Cuyahoga Community College and Ursuline College.
Her work and business related training includes numerous classes in
efficacy, human relations, marketing, software operation, staff support,
and stress management.
A retired employee of SBC-Ameritech, Dianne's 31 years of service
included numerous positions with predecessor companies Ohio Bell, and
Ameritech. Her last position at SBC-Ameritech involved technical and
logistics support for a staff of twelve middle managers and others. During
her employment and since her retirement, she has maintained her
involvement with the SBC-Ameritech Pioneers, a volunteer organization
consisting of current and former employees that provides mentoring and
other community support activities.
Since her retirement from SBC-Ameritech, Dianne worked part-time for
several years at T.J. Maxx in Twinsburg, Ohio. Her hard work, eagerness
to learn, and ability to attract customers earned her a promotion to Lead
Jewelry Associate. In that position, she created life-long friendships by
offering friendly but candid advice to customers.
A member of the Mt. Zion Church of Oakwood Village, Dianne
participates actively in church programs, functions and ministries. She is
a member of the Feed The Hungry Ministry and the Welcome Ministry.
Dianne has used her ability to motivate others to mentor several young
ladies at Mt. Zion, including being a mentor during two of Mt. Zion's
Cotillions. In addition, she participates as a Prayer Partner and mentors
almost anyone who appears headed for trouble.
Dianne's service to others include supporting the efforts of friends and
family in achieving their personal and professional goals. She served for
many years as a member of the Ford-Bryson (her husband's) Family
Reunion Chapter, including four years as president of that organization.
Dianne is currently an active member of the "Friends of C.A.T.", an
organization of volunteers supporting the Cleveland Art Theatre. With no
thought of failure, She forges ahead to go over, under and around
obstacles while others are contemplating their next or their first move. In
January of 2006, without being asked, Dianne purchased 75 tickets to a
single play, reselling them one by one at her discounted price, just to "help
someone out."
Dianne's personality, determination and background make her extremely
qualified to provide the leadership, direction and energy necessary to
operate Invitation City. Because of her commitment to others, Invitation
City continues to achieve and surpass its goals of excellent and
uncompromising products and service.
To contact Dianne Ford, e-mail diannebford@yahoo.com
ethic. She has received numerous awards, certificates and much praise
for her value as an employee, business partner, business owner, friend
and associate. Dianne was acknowledged by BDPA Information
Technology Thought Leaders for her role in the workshop Surviving
Corporate America. Her strong work ethic is matched by her willingness
to mentor and direct others, and participate in community and other
volunteer efforts.
Dianne is a graduate of Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and has
attended classes at Cuyahoga Community College and Ursuline College.
Her work and business related training includes numerous classes in
efficacy, human relations, marketing, software operation, staff support,
and stress management.
A retired employee of SBC-Ameritech, Dianne's 31 years of service
included numerous positions with predecessor companies Ohio Bell, and
Ameritech. Her last position at SBC-Ameritech involved technical and
logistics support for a staff of twelve middle managers and others. During
her employment and since her retirement, she has maintained her
involvement with the SBC-Ameritech Pioneers, a volunteer organization
consisting of current and former employees that provides mentoring and
other community support activities.
Since her retirement from SBC-Ameritech, Dianne worked part-time for
several years at T.J. Maxx in Twinsburg, Ohio. Her hard work, eagerness
to learn, and ability to attract customers earned her a promotion to Lead
Jewelry Associate. In that position, she created life-long friendships by
offering friendly but candid advice to customers.
A member of the Mt. Zion Church of Oakwood Village, Dianne
participates actively in church programs, functions and ministries. She is
a member of the Feed The Hungry Ministry and the Welcome Ministry.
Dianne has used her ability to motivate others to mentor several young
ladies at Mt. Zion, including being a mentor during two of Mt. Zion's
Cotillions. In addition, she participates as a Prayer Partner and mentors
almost anyone who appears headed for trouble.
Dianne's service to others include supporting the efforts of friends and
family in achieving their personal and professional goals. She served for
many years as a member of the Ford-Bryson (her husband's) Family
Reunion Chapter, including four years as president of that organization.
Dianne is currently an active member of the "Friends of C.A.T.", an
organization of volunteers supporting the Cleveland Art Theatre. With no
thought of failure, She forges ahead to go over, under and around
obstacles while others are contemplating their next or their first move. In
January of 2006, without being asked, Dianne purchased 75 tickets to a
single play, reselling them one by one at her discounted price, just to "help
someone out."
Dianne's personality, determination and background make her extremely
qualified to provide the leadership, direction and energy necessary to
operate Invitation City. Because of her commitment to others, Invitation
City continues to achieve and surpass its goals of excellent and
uncompromising products and service.
To contact Dianne Ford, e-mail diannebford@yahoo.com
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