Early Beginnings: The Dream Takes Shape
In 2006, as I prepared for my senior year at Lenape High School, I applied for a variety of scholarships, one of which was offered by the Medford Business Association. In my scholarship essay, I shared my dream of becoming a bookkeeper, imagining that in five years, I would be working in that field. Little did I know, that dream would eventually become a reality, but it would take a different direction than I had expected.
The Turning Point: A New Opportunity
In November 2011, I began actively seeking a bookkeeping position. On November 4, I had an interview with Padden Denn Drewry, a local accounting firm in Medford, for an office job. During the interview, Dan Padden, one of the firm’s partners, suggested something I hadn’t considered before. He encouraged me to start my own business focusing on data entry and bookkeeping, areas that I had always found enjoyable. Inspired by his advice, I officially founded Mackey Enterprises later that month.
The Early Days: Laying the Foundation
The first few years involved working on subcontracted projects for Padden Denn Drewry. Some of the tasks I handled included creating profit and loss statements from bank statement information, building Excel spreadsheets to track clients’ credit card expenses, and reconciling multiple bank accounts. These initial projects continued through 2014, providing the groundwork for the business.
Spreading the Word: Promoting the Business
In June 2014, I started promoting Mackey Enterprises more actively. I spread the word through emails, flyers, and word of mouth. By 2015, I had business cards printed and a website for the company. That same year, I had the opportunity to introduce Mackey Enterprises at the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ) state convention.
First Personal Clients: Expanding the Services
In the spring of 2015, I gained my first two personal clients. One of the projects involved creating an inventory list for a model train collection, while another required organizing sales receipts for a bathroom remodeling project. These early opportunities allowed me to expand my services beyond bookkeeping and take on new challenges.
Entering Web Content Management: A New Chapter Begins
In February 2016, the NFBNJ reached out to me with an exciting opportunity to manage their website’s content. With the assistance of the Website Committee, I helped rebuild the site on WordPress, launching it in late June. The positive feedback I received encouraged me to start offering content management as part of my services. In October 2016, I took on the role of maintaining the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBIL) website, which was already on WordPress, ensuring that the site’s content was kept up to date.
New Projects and Growing Opportunities
In early 2017, the president of the National Federation of the Blind of Delaware (NFBDE) asked me to manage their website’s content. I completed the project before the 2017 National Convention, marking another milestone for Mackey Enterprises. Later that year, I revamped the website for the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA), improving its accessibility and optimizing it for WordPress.
Around the same time, I began maintaining the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania (NFBPA) website, ensuring that it was kept up to date. By early 2018, I had also become the website coordinator for the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada (NFBNV) National Federation of the Blind DeafBlind Division, and the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa (NFBIA), transitioning their websites to Drupal, a more flexible platform for long-term growth.
Expanding Further: New Challenges and Opportunities
In 2018, the National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBCA) approached me to assist in transferring their website to a new hosting provider and rebuilding it with WordPress. This project represents another exciting opportunity for Mackey Enterprises and the continued growth of the business.
Where I Am Today: Living the Dream
At Mackey Enterprises, I combine my passion for data entry, bookkeeping, and web content management to deliver top-quality services. From handling bookkeeping projects to managing website content for National Federation of the Blind affiliates, I have gained valuable experience and built a foundation of skills that help clients achieve their goals.
As of 2025, I am proud to maintain the websites for several National Federation of the Blind (NFB) affiliates and related organizations, including the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ), National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBIL), National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas (NFBAR), National Federation of the Blind of Iowa (NFBIA), National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts (NFBMA), National Federation of the Blind of Nevada (NFBNV), National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), NFBMA Greater Springfield Chapter, and National Federation of the Blind Seniors Division. Additionally, I serve as the web coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA).
Of the websites I maintain, the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA) and the NFBMA Greater Springfield Chapter are hosted on WordPress, while all the other listed organizations are using Drupal.
I am committed to helping these organizations maintain an accessible and up-to-date online presence, contributing to their missions and supporting the blind community in various ways.
Partner with Mackey Enterprises: Making Your Vision a Reality
Turning my dream into a reality was no easy feat, but now I’m ready to help you do the same. Whether you need data entry services, bookkeeping services, or website content management, Mackey Enterprises is here to support you. Let’s work together to make your vision a reality!