Joan Burge - CEO
Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. One of the first to venture into the administrative training industry, she has become an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant. With more than 36 years of experience in the administrative field, as well as in training, speaking, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Joan Burge equips executive assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries and office support professionals to move beyond task work to higher-level functions that meet the ever-changing demands of today’s workplace.
Read Joan's full bio.
Jasmine Freeman - Chief Executive Assistant to the CEO
Jasmine is Joan Burge’s strategic business partner. This is a role filled with high expectations and numerous opportunities. Jasmine supports Joan in the day-to-day aspects of the business. More importantly, Jasmine manages Joan’s business life from A – Z ensuring everything runs smoothly. She is very involved in the marketing and social media side of the business making sure Office Dynamics and Joan are known to admins worldwide. Because she is such a creative individual, Jasmine wears many hats that let her creative flair and writing be displayed.
Most interesting is that Jasmine moved her husband and 3 children from Iowa in 2006 to accept a position with Joan, after attending Office Dynamics’ World Class Assistant high-end workshop in Las Vegas. Her family loves Las Vegas and all it has to offer. Jasmine has completed the World Class Assistant Certificate Program and the Star Achievement Series levels I & II programs earning her CWCA & CEAP.
Jasmine is a member of the Las Vegas Valley IAAP Chapter (IAAP member since 2003) as well as the Vegas Young Professionals.
Kathy Tosoian (pronounced two–soy’-yen) Professional Speaker and Corporate Trainer
Kathy is a Star Achievement Series® Certified Trainer and has been with Office Dynamics since 1997. Kathy is also certified in more than 20 customized workshops written by Joan Burge, founder and CEO, Office Dynamics and is certified to teach Office Dynamics’ World Class Assistant high end certificate program for administrative and executive assistants. She is one of Office Dynamics top speakers and repeatedly receives top-ratings from our clients.
Kathy combines her love for people and her passion for excellence to help professional men and women develop their confidence, people skills, and communication abilities. As a motivational speaker, she inspires, motivates, entertains, and educates her audience. Kathy knows how to create a learning environment with her insight, compassion, and enthusiasm. Her clients encompass a variety of organizations in the automotive, service, sales, business and educational communities.
Before joining Office Dynamics, Kathy was a Certified Instructor of the Dale Carnegie Course, joining the Ralph Nichols Corporation in 1993. She has conducted workshops for Ford Motor Company, Kraft Foods, Rotary Clubs, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Energy, McDonald’s, L’Oreal R&D, and the Caribbean Business Forum. Kathy is a featured speaker at the Office Dynamics Annual Forum for Administrative Excellence.
Kathy’s topics include customer service, communications, networking, business etiquette, presentation skills, time management, attitude, goal setting, relationship building, and more.
Kathy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Oakland University. Kathy resides in Michigan.
Dave Burge - Vice President of Marketing and Operations
Dave has always been in the back ground of Office Dynamics from the start. His talent and skills come from over 35 years in the Sales and Management side of business. From retail, advertising and real estate; working with companies like JoAnn Fabrics, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Geromes Inc, RE/MAX; and now full-time with Office Dynamics.
Yes Dave is Joan’s husband and has been married to Joan for almost 33 years.
Gina DeGirolamo - Digital Media Director
Gina brings a creative and technical perspective to the Office Dynamics Team by not only producing all the great CD's, DVD's, and online educational tools that Office Dynamics offers, but assists Joan in producing the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.
Gina's talents developed over many years working as a Cinematographer in Hollywood and directing small films. She is also a phenomenal photographer.
Gina has been with Office Dynamics for 10 years and with Joan for 46 years, as her sister.
Sharyn Cochran - Office Administrator
Sharyn has been with Office Dynamics since 2008. She maintains a part-time position assisting Jasmine when needed during “crunch” times and for special projects. Sharyn has various talents that contribute to the success of the team.
Sharyn has lived in Las Vegas for 9 years after moving from Pittsburgh. She is a retired school teacher.
Joan Burge - CEO
Joan Burge, a renowned author and administrative expert, has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. One of the first to venture into the administrative training industry, she has become an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant. With more than 36 years of experience in the administrative field, as well as in training, speaking, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Joan Burge equips executive assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries and office support professionals to move beyond task work to higher-level functions that meet the ever-changing demands of today’s workplace.
Read Joan's full bio.
Jasmine Freeman - Chief Executive Assistant to the CEO
Jasmine is Joan Burge’s strategic business partner. This is a role filled with high expectations and numerous opportunities. Jasmine supports Joan in the day-to-day aspects of the business. More importantly, Jasmine manages Joan’s business life from A – Z ensuring everything runs smoothly. She is very involved in the marketing and social media side of the business making sure Office Dynamics and Joan are known to admins worldwide. Because she is such a creative individual, Jasmine wears many hats that let her creative flair and writing be displayed.
Most interesting is that Jasmine moved her husband and 3 children from Iowa in 2006 to accept a position with Joan, after attending Office Dynamics’ World Class Assistant high-end workshop in Las Vegas. Her family loves Las Vegas and all it has to offer. Jasmine has completed the World Class Assistant Certificate Program and the Star Achievement Series levels I & II programs earning her CWCA & CEAP.
Jasmine is a member of the Las Vegas Valley IAAP Chapter (IAAP member since 2003) as well as the Vegas Young Professionals.
Kathy Tosoian (pronounced two–soy’-yen) Professional Speaker and Corporate Trainer
Kathy is a Star Achievement Series® Certified Trainer and has been with Office Dynamics since 1997. Kathy is also certified in more than 20 customized workshops written by Joan Burge, founder and CEO, Office Dynamics and is certified to teach Office Dynamics’ World Class Assistant high end certificate program for administrative and executive assistants. She is one of Office Dynamics top speakers and repeatedly receives top-ratings from our clients.
Kathy combines her love for people and her passion for excellence to help professional men and women develop their confidence, people skills, and communication abilities. As a motivational speaker, she inspires, motivates, entertains, and educates her audience. Kathy knows how to create a learning environment with her insight, compassion, and enthusiasm. Her clients encompass a variety of organizations in the automotive, service, sales, business and educational communities.
Before joining Office Dynamics, Kathy was a Certified Instructor of the Dale Carnegie Course, joining the Ralph Nichols Corporation in 1993. She has conducted workshops for Ford Motor Company, Kraft Foods, Rotary Clubs, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Energy, McDonald’s, L’Oreal R&D, and the Caribbean Business Forum. Kathy is a featured speaker at the Office Dynamics Annual Forum for Administrative Excellence.
Kathy’s topics include customer service, communications, networking, business etiquette, presentation skills, time management, attitude, goal setting, relationship building, and more.
Kathy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Oakland University. Kathy resides in Michigan.
Dave Burge - Vice President of Marketing and Operations
Dave has always been in the back ground of Office Dynamics from the start. His talent and skills come from over 35 years in the Sales and Management side of business. From retail, advertising and real estate; working with companies like JoAnn Fabrics, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Geromes Inc, RE/MAX; and now full-time with Office Dynamics.
Yes Dave is Joan’s husband and has been married to Joan for almost 33 years.
Gina DeGirolamo - Digital Media Director
Gina brings a creative and technical perspective to the Office Dynamics Team by not only producing all the great CD's, DVD's, and online educational tools that Office Dynamics offers, but assists Joan in producing the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.
Gina's talents developed over many years working as a Cinematographer in Hollywood and directing small films. She is also a phenomenal photographer.
Gina has been with Office Dynamics for 10 years and with Joan for 46 years, as her sister.
Sharyn Cochran - Office Administrator
Sharyn has been with Office Dynamics since 2008. She maintains a part-time position assisting Jasmine when needed during “crunch” times and for special projects. Sharyn has various talents that contribute to the success of the team.
Sharyn has lived in Las Vegas for 9 years after moving from Pittsburgh. She is a retired school teacher.