Type Of Business:
1) Publishing company 2) Religious network
Marketing Area:
National and International
Expertise:
Writing; Speaking; Teaching; Small group training and support
Major Product/SVS:
1) Publishing; Teaching memoir writing 2) Christian ministry; Networking; Teaching, training and support for disadvantaged youth and families
Hobbies/Sports:
Exercise; Reading; Traveling; Going on retreats
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Urban Ministry, Concentration in Women's Ministry, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2004); MBA, Suffolk University (1981); Bachelor’s Degree, Boston University (1971)
Affiliations Awards:
Christian Resource Network, Inc.; Independent Book Publishers Association
Place of Birth:
Port-of-Spain
Children's Names:
Anthony, Leonard, Monique, Jo-An
Work History:
President, Christian Resource Network, Inc. (1999-Present); Author, Publisher, Key to Life Publishing Company (2008-Present); Accountant, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (ca. 1996-2005); Accounting Instructor, Newbury College (ca. 1985-1990)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career has been publishing two books that have allowed her to share her life's experiences, show others how she dealt with the issues she faced, and illustrate how she was able to find purpose in the midst of her life's storms.
Charity:
Volunteer, Small Group Facilitator, Christian Resource Network, Inc.; Volunteer, Newsletter Editor, Christian Resource Network, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being confident, being a Christian woman, and having had a strong work ethic instilled in her by her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because her daughter became ill; writing was a catharsis to her, and she realized she could also help others through it. She progressed from journal writing to writing books.
Extended Bio Profile:
In the 1980s, Ms. Blake taught accounting at Newbury College and later had a home-based accounting and tax practice. In 1996, she became a tax auditor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and did that full- and part-time for about seven years. She has been writing in journals for more than 15 years and has published her first book, "Standing on His Promises: Finding Comfort, Hope, and Purpose in the Midst of Your Storm" and sent her second book, "Prayer and Meditation: Finding Comfort, Hope, and Purpose in the Midst of Your Storm" to print. She writes a newsletter for the Christian Connection. She is currently working on her third book, "Prayer and Meditation: For Kids and Teens." She goes out to the community and churches to speak.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Networking; Researching; Writing
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Blake hopes to speak all over the world, giving back and still writing.