VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, June 11, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Patricia Blue has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Blue is renowned as a writer and entrepreneur with a versatile background in civil service and financial leadership. Initially she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work at the State University of New York, Stony Brook. In 2007, she studied Business, Business Administration Program, Saint Leo University. Ms. Blue earned a professional certificate in Senior Leadership Development at the School of Business Administration, College of William and Mary, VA. She earned professional certificates in Project Management, George Washington University, School of Business and Public Management and Practical Comptrollership Program, Naval Post Graduate School, Monteray, CA.
Inspired through faith, motivated by family, and the women she witnessed in leadership positions around her, Ms. Blue developed a drive to succeed and a canny ability to seize opportunities for advancement. She attributes her career success to her perseverance and a relentless focus on achieving her goals. May 2020, Ms. Blue was nominated and selected to serve on the Board of Directors, Virginia Opera Guild, VA. Since 2011, Ms. Blue has excelled as an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay Inc.
Ms. Blue has previously served as a financial analyst in the department of the Naval Comptroller. She briefly worked as a civil servant, program analyst, in the United States Department of Defense, Washington, DC Active in numerous organizations for women in business, having been a member of The Career Engineer since 2012, Ms. Blue has additionally held a variety of leadership roles in the Princess Anne Business and Professional Women's Club.
In 2018, Ms. Blue published her first novel, "Broken Doll," through Dorrance Publishing, a feat she considers to be her greatest accomplishment. Profiled in Covington's 2012 edition of Who's Who in Executive Women, she is the recipient of a 2008 Joint Civilian Service Achievement Award and a Joint Forces Command Outstanding Achievement Recognition. She was a member, 15 years, Atlantic International Toastmaster's Club, Norfolk, VA. She won an International Toastmaster's Competition Award, 3rd Place, State of Virginia, International Toastmaster's Competition. Likewise, Ms. Blue is a member of the National Association of Professional Women. She has been a member, eight years, of the Future Billionaires Club, Virginia Beach, and contributed to community events in support, two charities, Compassion Advocacy Network and Stand Up for Kids, and a volunteer, STEM Program, two weeks summer camp.
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