MANHASSET, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 14, 2020 Elizabeth E. Gonzales of Hillsboro, Oregon has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of embroidery and alterations. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order to reach their goals, they must never give up and continue to strive to become influential in their profession.
ABOUT ELIZABETH E. GONZALES
Elizabeth Gonzales is the owner of Elly’s Embroidery and Alterations. For over 20 years, she has been creating custom embroidery on hats, tote bags, patches, and more.
Ms. Gonzales is a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy for over 21 years as a Former YN1 First Class Petty Officer. She was responsible for providing administrative support for a Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center with 500+ members. Ms. Gonzales managed personnel records for 500+ naval reservists, processed pay for 500+ naval reservists, and provided training for 50+ reserve administrative support personnel. Elizabeth then served as a Fee Basis Clerk as the VA Hospital in Portland, Oregon where she processed and paid in-patient claims for indigent and disabled veterans and provided training to work-study college students and career-minded volunteer high school students.
Elizabeth obtained an ASIT from Pioneer Pacific College in 2004 and is a Microsoft Office Professional. She is a member of Wounded Warriors and Calvary Lutheran Church. Elizabeth speaks fluent Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, travel, and utilizing her time share.