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Ms. Cacciatore joined TransWord Diversified Services, Inc., a holding company for multiple operating subsidiaries, with a Bachelor degree in Social Work from Limestone College. In addition to her studies at Limestone College, she maintained a full athletic schedule as a scholarship athlete in three sports, basketball, soccer and softball. Additionally, Ms. Cacciatore interned with the State of South Carolina Foster Care unit, where she counseled and provided a parent figure to over 15 children. Upon graduation, she began her career in public relations with the Tampa Bay Lightning, as one of the primary figures assigned to handle major account holders and their programs. It was through this position she became acquainted with TransWorld. She worked with TransWorld to build the first corporate sponsored children’s program with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ms. Cacciatore subsequently assumed a position with TransWorld to help further the TransWorld Community Relations program throughout the community. She was promoted to Public Relations Manager responsible for creating and facilitating programs funded or sponsored by TransWorld, allowing over 1500 children to participate each year with newly recruited partners such as the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Lightning, University of South Florida and more. Having had great success in the Public Relations program, Ms. Cacciatore was promoted to General Manager, Public Affairs and Sports Marketing and served as the Communication Officer and face of the TransWorld organization.
Serving as General Manager of Public Affairs & Sports Marketing, she was responsible for sports affiliations, charitable events, hospitality events, and media interaction for TransWorld. TransWorld is a multi-service business, with companies from the Northeast to Florida. Serving in this capacity, Ms. Cacciatore has been credited for TransWorld being named the Philanthropic Corporation of the Year in 2001. In addition, she increased the number of children participating in a TransWorld sponsored program to over 2200 each year. One of the highlights of Ms. Cacciatore’s career was TransWorld’s participation with Indy Racing league and the TransWorld Racing Team.
Ms. Cacciatore is currently serving as the Client Relations/Business Development for Sensory 5, a subsidiary of TransWorld with responsibility for managing major accounts. Fourteen years with the company, she has successfully built a client base of satisfied customers, including the International Headquarters for Shriners Hospitals for Children and AmeriFactors. Responsibilities also include serving as the Executive Aide to the President/CEO of TansWorld Diversified Services overseeing planning and implementation of inititaives involing his largest clients including Volkswagon & Audi of America.
Ms. Cacciatore is significally involved in the community, serving two non-consecutive terms as President of the Krewe of Agustina, a community based organization with a charitable purpose. The Krewe of Agustina has been recognized as one of Tampa Bay’s most effective volunteer organization; providing volunteers for over 70 charitable organizations, neighborhood associations, churches and schools with over 5,000 hours volunteered during her last year as President. She has committed herself to many other great organizations, such as, Kids Charity of Tampa Bay, Friends of Joshua House, Faces of Courage, Child Abuse Council, MacDonald Training Center and Leadership Tampa Bay where she currently is serving as President and providing the leadership necessary to facilitate the needs of the 750 participating members/alumni and the new Membership Class of 2012.
In conclusion, Ms. Cacciatore is the pround mommy of 3 rescue animals, Spartacus, Cleopatra and Bruiser and an Aunt of six nephews and nieces.
