Founder Profile

Prosper, Business Image Consulting was founded by Paula Swift in 2005 as a result of 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and public relations through a variety of industries. For Paula, family comes first. However she maintains a desire to help others succeed in their careers and business. This combination, along with her other passions in aviation and arts, gave her the momentum to create her own business.

Personal Statement

Each day is a gift, a gift not to be taken for granted. Opportunities and obstacles, both ultimately leading to wisdom and success (however measured), are to be taken in stride and are to be used for the benefit of God's will and not our own. For we can only leave behind our legacy - that is, the imprint we leave on the hearts of those who cross our path.

Summary of Experience

Education in Public Relations & Marketing Promotions (Concentration on Industry of Fashion)

Certified Image Consultant

Several years of sales and promotions in retail, known to many as one of the quickest ways to learn about business while providing a vast range of experience. Included is seven years with Nordstrom, ensuring a solid foundation for the skills used in marketing and business development.

Direct Business to Business Sales providing opportunity to work with high-tech industries.

Promotional marketing working with a variety of industries from creative to structured corporations.

Expansion of industry experience into marketing/public relations for residential real estate and then commercial real estate.

Community Efforts

Member of the Board: Hoover's Run for Hope 2009

             Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Prosper, LLC / 2007 to Present
             Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Horrell Company / 2003 through 2006

             Crosspoint Community Church: 2007 to Present
                         Community Group Leader
                         Production Volunteer
                         Outreach

             EAA - Chapter Member Since 2000
             AOPA - Member Since 1997

             Other Nashville Area Efforts
                         Saddle Up!
                         Catholic Charities
                         Habitat for Humanity
                         Lupus Foundation - Down the Garden Path

Personal Mentions

Paula moved from California (her home being the Bay Area) to Nashville in 2000 and has since enjoyed the many opportunities that the growing city of Nashville has had to offer.

Private Pilot, Founder of VOR's (Vixens on Rudders) - a women's aviation group, and enjoys aerial photography.

Passionate about music - piano and voice - and prefers to enjoy this love personally, rather than professionally.