Type Of Business:
Distribution Company
Expertise:
Ms. Theriot's expertise is in makeup application.
Major Product/SVS:
Skin Care and Cosmetic Products
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Urban Studies and Sociology, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Affiliations Awards:
San Antonio Chapter, American Business Women's Association; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Industry:
Beauty Consultancy
Work History:
Whiteman AFB, MO; Air Evacuation Advisor, 21st Air National Guard, Minneapolis; Aviano AFB, Italy; Chief Nurse of Emergency Services, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Theriot's greatest career achievement was being a part of tactical air evacuation missions and flying from a base in the Philippines to evacuate soldiers from Vietnam.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were working as an flight nurse, flying in and out of Vietnam as a combat flight nurse, and receiving five air medals in Vietnam, each of which were equal to 35 combat missions.
Charity:
Prayer Leader, Sunday School, Crossroads Baptist Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she received from her mother.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because her mother advised her to obtain a successful career before marriage.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Theriot wanted to be stationed at France after working for two years in the United States Air Force and her friend helped her to join the military chain of command. She is the first woman to be awarded emeritus status from her directorship with Mary Kay Inc. She is the oldest child of Willie and Eliza, and has five siblings, two sisters and three brothers. She is proud to have been a part of her hometown’s first black high school class and the president of her class. After her schooling, she decided to follow her cousin who was attending nursing school and embarked on a three-year course for black nurses at General Hospital 2.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing All Unit Members, Training, Developing Personal Skills