The 10 Principles of Being a Good Human
This was my first writing in “partnership” with ChatGPT. I came up with prompts to write the “modern 10 commandments”. After going back and forth with the system and having…
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About Me
My name is Kelsi Guidry. I am a Cajun by blood, born and raised in Cut Off Louisiana. I have many hobbies, even more business projects, and I enjoy giving others insights into anything I learn.
I’m a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a proven track record of successful projects, a passion for innovation, and an entrepreneurial personality. I’m always seeking challenging projects where I can leverage my experience to drive growth, efficiency, and satisfaction.
This website is my outlet for publicly displaying my work and life adventures with the hopes of educating others and being open and accessible to my friends, family, current clients, and future clients.
Blog Posts
Todd Alvis Potting Mix – Hibiscus Greenhouse Soil Mix
By Todd Alvis Before I put all my plants up for the winter, I try to clean out the old soil and repot my plants. Last year I ran out…
AI Creativity – Kate and Her Flupple
Me and Jady have been playing with artificial intelligence stuff, just messing around mostly. It’s crazy how fast you can come up with a random idea and create around it.…
CoralPickup Business Concept
As you may know, i’m into the aquarium reefing hobby. Being into reefing, you find yourself constantly searching for corals to add to your tank. There are 3 main options…
Achievements
Ideation, planned, and sourced the development of a reef aquarium light for sale on Amazon. ReefLit
Developed successfully funded Kickstarter project, “Let’s Build a Cajun Farm”
Ideation, planned, and coordinated building of one of the nations first mobile Wingstop food truck. Truck Picture
Planned, managed, and coordinated Monroe and West Monroe’s first full marathon event, Dirty South Marathon. Event News Post
Developed and coached University of Louisiana at Monroe’s first Lacrosse club ULM Article
DeltaBusiness Top 20 Under 40 for 2014.
Experience
Louisiana Action Coalition, Director
Manage day-to-day operations and communications of the coalition, including record-keeping and executive meetings. Oversee fiscal operations and coordinated projects such as the Culture of Health Summit and Nurse Leader Programs. Develop and distribute coalition communications, including website updates and newsletters. Co-authored grant proposals and serve as the liaison between the coalition, organizations and supporters.
MyWants Inc., Founder, and Manager
As a successful small business owner of 15 years, I developed and executed a business plan to secure funding, establish and manage operations, and drive growth. I have strong project management skills, with experience in setting goals, ensuring completion, and controlling budget and timeline. My leadership skills allow me to lead teams, delegate tasks, and build stakeholder relationships. I possess strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication skills, and a deep understanding of financial management and customer needs. With a passion for innovation and marketing, I have experience in graphic design, web development, and visual communication. I hired and managed employees, negotiated contracts, established systems for tracking sales and revenue, and continuously adapted business strategies to market changes. I also served as webmaster and created marketing campaigns for internal projects and clients.
Horace Mann Insurance Agency
Acquired and managed a Horace Mann Insurance agency with over 700 clients, building and maintaining relationships to understand insurance and financial needs. Executed successful sales strategies, increasing agency market share and revenue, while training and mentoring team members on product knowledge and sales techniques. Managed daily operations, including communications, policy writing, and accounting while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policies. Maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
Easter Seals Louisiana, Support Coordinator
As a coordinator for individuals with disabilities, I was responsible for coordinating supports through phone calls and meetings. My key responsibilities included drafting and revising clients’ Comprehensive Plan of Care to maintain services through Medicaid funded Waiver, as well as holding Support Intensity Scale meetings. My focus was on ensuring that all clients received the necessary support to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. With strong organizational and communication skills, I was able to effectively manage multiple client cases and maintain accurate records of all interactions and progress.
Portfolio
The 10 Principles of Being a Good Human
This was my first writing in “partnership” with ChatGPT. I came up with prompts to write the “modern 10 commandments”. After going back and forth with the system and having…
Creating Branding for Guidry’s Cajun Farmstead
My brother Jady Guidry is in the process of creating a farming business on his property in Larose, LA. His plan is to create a legit business with his farming,…
ShowStopperLaw.com Website Development
I worked with Dufresne Law Firm to develop the ShowStopperLaw.com website. The project included developing the website on the WordPress platform as well as editing and developing text content from…
Dufresne Law Firm Branding
I personally worked with Henri Dufresne of Dufresne Law Firm to develop the branding for his law firm. Final “Stacked” Logo Design Final “Horizontal” Logo Design