Denise Jones is the founder & CEO of Tender Touch Inc, which was established in 2004.

In 1997, DENISE JONES founded Turbine Janitorial Cleaning Company ('TJCC'), an Illinois-based company. TJCC was a full-service industrial construction and maintenance firm providing comprehensive cleaning services to private businesses and government agencies. Denise oversaw all phrases of the firm's operations and was directly involved with clients to develop long-term maintenance programs. She also directed all marketing and strategic planning for the company. Prior to its dissolution, TJCC had 25 full-time employees.

Due to her personal experience with substance abuse and incarceration, Denise had a strong desire and passion to work with ex-incarnated women and teenage girls. This would inspire a new goal in 2004, which blossomed into the creation of

TENDER TOUCH, INC. Denise's mission is to captivate, educate, inspire and empower individuals to achieve their own personal greatness, regardless of their race, color or religious beliefs. Denise found her true purpose in her empowerment ministry, which includes a prison ministry for young girls and women.

DENISE is a facilities manager, and was conferred with her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management with consecration in Human Services Administration from Spertus College in 2009. Denise is the author of Who Said It Could Be Done? A poignant autobiography published in 2010, and is currently working on her second book, The Prison Within Me: "Break Free".

DENISE is also a Deliverance Minister and Inspirational and Motivational speaker. She has been on a passionate mission to share with others how to break free from the prison within. She has worked with adults, families and children for over 20 years, lecturing on a variety of topics at churches, schools, government institutions and businesses throughout Chicago, as well as prison facilities in Wisconsin and Ohio.

Yvonne has been in the fund development, communications, and nonprofit management industry for over 20 years, and brings an extensive working knowledge of Chicago’s religious, philanthropic, and cultural art communities. She currently runs YORR Consulting Group--where 'YORR' biz is our biz! YCG has been responsible for providing outstanding nonprofit management and strategic planning services to nonprofits, churches, aspiring entrepreneurs, municipalities and politicians. Yvonne's mission-driven approach has connected nonprofits to resources, with nearly $2M saved by nonprofits operationally.

She has consulted numerous nonprofit organizations, political candidates, and church groups with strategic planning, fund development, nonprofit management, and event planning. She is regularly sought out for facilitating trainings and workshops for nonprofits and corporations in the areas of developing successful business strategies, entrepreneurship development and business leadership tactics for female executives. Yvonne is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and writer who has been in the performing arts for over 25 years. She has taught youth classes and conducted choreography for various theater companies. Yvonne is an avid poet-enthusiast having performed for Deeply Rooted Productions, the Guild Complex, The Moyenda Group, the Chicago Park District, Expo for Today's Black Woman, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Poetry. She has performed for local, national, and international entities, having first honed her acting and theatrical skills starting out on Broadway in Porgy & Bess. Mrs. Orr-El conducts workshops utilizing poetry and journal writing to build self-esteem for youth and is a motivational speaker across the country.

She is a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW); and the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and was inducted into NAPW's 2014 VIP Women of Leadership Circle. She has been honored by Governor’s State University Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, Ford Heights Community Service Organization, and We Dream in Color as an Outstanding Community Partner. Yvonne serves on numerous Boards, including: Cosmopolitan Rotary Club; Cousins Empowered Optimist, a branch of Optimist International; Real Men Charities; ReStor Her Housing; Tender Touch, Inc.; and Trinity Irish Dance Company.

Jacquelyne Underwood, is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration. She has 25 plus years in nursing.  She has worked the gamete of nursing, from Nurse Extern, to Charge Nurse, to Nurse Manager, to Director, to Administrator.  Now, as an Entrepreneur, she currently works her nursing business from the comforts of her own home.  She is the CEO of The Nurse On The GO, PC.  Her experience in the medical field is vast.  She has worked in the areas of General Medicine, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Oncology, Hospice Care, and Home Health.  Her passion for the disabled lead her to work with Adults and Children with Developmental Disabilities as the Director of Medical Services, and she now markets home care services for that population today.

 

Outside of her career in nursing, Jacquelyne is a passionate and Ordained Minister of The Gospel.  She is The Founder and CEO of “AAOWW” (Against All Odds We Win), a Male Mentorship Program, Co-Founder of “You Cost Too Much”, a Teenage Female Mentorship Program, and The Founder of “SS6” (Single, Saved, Sold-Out, Sisters, Serving, Selflessly) an Outreach Ministry for Single Females.

 

As a part-time Travel Professional, she enjoys traveling the world.

 

Jacquelyne’s Moto is:   “If You Change Nothing, Nothing Will Change”

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Document Control Specialist with 20 years of experience in the Accountant industry. Proficient in formatting within Microsoft Word and utilizing Microsoft Excel. Familiar and comfortable with paper-based document control procedures in addition to a GMP regulated environment. Excellent eye for detail and highly organized. Ability to take initiative and excel in fast-paced environments.

 

SKILLS

Accounts Receivable

General ledger posting

Integrated accounting systems

Time-sheet review

Payroll processing

Financial reports

Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills

Meeting deadlines

Budgeting

 

WORK HISTORY

 

Payroll Specialist/ University Of Chicago Campus - Chicago, IL / 08.2006 - Current

Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for 300 employees, including review of timecards and computing pay in accordance

Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings

Assisted with auditing and responding to company accountants

Supported payroll supervisor in all departmental payroll operations by assisting with new hire approvals, contract changes, termination actions, verification of general ledger (GL) account numbers, updating accruals and entering termination dates

Served as backup for payroll supervisor to process open record requests Accountant  /   University Of Chicago College - Chicago, IL   /   02.2000 - 09.2006

Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts

Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll, and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations with 100% accuracy

Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping

   Macomb High School - Macomb, MS

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EDUCATION High School Diploma

Macomb University - Mississippi   /   08.1980

Bachelor of Arts

Natasha Hudson, is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration. She has 8 plus years in nursing. Also, she is a Certified HIV and Addiction Counselor for over 20 years.

Her experience in the medical field is vast. She has worked in the areas of General Medicine, Telemetry and Oncology. Now, as a Consultant she decided to bring her skills over to Tender Touch Ins. She has a passion for working with women who abuse drugs and alcohol.

Motto: How Bad Do You Want It…Go For It!!!

Ariana Burks is honored to be a part of the Tender Touch project, helping Jones to spread her message of positivity and light. Burks is an actress, working and travelling all around Chicago to showcase her performance capabilities. Film credits include "A Spoon of Honey", an independent film that will premiere in 2021, Beats (Netflix), South Side (Comedy Central), Chicago Med & Chicago Fire (NBC), The Jr. Cuisine Cooking Show (2011 Emmy nomination) and PrankStars (Disney). Theatre credits include Urinetown (BoHo Theatre), The Nutcracker (The House Theatre), Hairspray (Paramount Theatre & Drury Lane), Wonderland: Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure (Chicago Children's Theatre), The Black & White Ball (FWD Theatre), The Compass (Steppenwolf Theatre), Rudolph (Broadway Playhouse), and A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre). Ariana most recently appeared in the Chicago premiere of Dance Nation at Steppenwolf Theatre Company this past Fall. She was a part of the youth ensemble at Lookingglass theatre for six years, as well as a Goodman Youth Council member for three years. Ariana has performed all over Illinois with Ms. Felicia Fields (the original Sofia in The Color Purple), and is a singer/songwriter herself. She would like to thank God and her family for all of their love and support.