Assistant General Manager

• Apr 2019 - Present

Wine program management, client relations, subscription management, financial reporting, data generating and analyzing, content creation for social media, business strategizing, staff supervision. Wine program management, client relations, subscription management, financial reporting, data generating and analyzing, content creation for social media, business strategizing, staff supervision.

Marketing Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

Director Of Operations

• Feb 2017 - 2019

Director of Operations Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards and Inn, Guadalupe Valley, BC, Mexico 2017– 2018 • Directed a total estate staff of 35-40, directly managed a hotel staff of 10. • Supervised Adobe Guadalupe kitchen staff and oversaw quality control • Coordinated staff training and professional development opportunities • Determined hotel, food and beverage marketing goals and strategies o Selectively determined social media marketing efforts, • Managed all aspects of public relations and media relations. o Developed and maintained strong relationships with local, national and international publications; The Travel Channel, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Sunset Magazine, San Diego Union Tribune, Baja Bound, San Diego Magazine, Todos Santos and Estamos • Acted as resident sommelier, with expertise in the local wine industry and the estate production, facilitate guided wine tastings for press, food and wine writers, visiting celebrity chefs and VIP guests, hosted VIP dinners and facilitated wine pairing and wine education experiences. • Developed food and wine parings for culinary and wine events at Adobe Guadalupe Winery and for bi-national food and wine events. • Event planning management and execution (weddings, corporate events, banquet dinners) o Managing budgets of $6,000 - $12,000 US per-event o Coordinated with celebrity chefs, in all aspects of planning, promotion and execution of large events o Directed the combined house and outsourced staff for large events. o Fully managed fundraising events from conception to execution. • Coordinated all aspects of the estate’s international wine export business Show less

Employment Training Advisor

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

•Manage 75+ Cash Aid (Welfare) cases, using Microsoft office tools, and web-based county systems. •Meet and counsel clients multiples times per month, develop education plans, job searching objectives, identify and remove barriers for employment and education. •Process and issue ancillary payments to clients for clothing, books, childcare and transportation. •Prepare monthly progress reports. •Manage 75+ Cash Aid (Welfare) cases, using Microsoft office tools, and web-based county systems. •Meet and counsel clients multiples times per month, develop education plans, job searching objectives, identify and remove barriers for employment and education. •Process and issue ancillary payments to clients for clothing, books, childcare and transportation. •Prepare monthly progress reports.

Fair Housing Advocate and Program Assitant

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

Provide initial intake and screening services for potential housing discrimination and eviction defence clients in the Fair Housing Department Conduct legal research and investigations for client cases Responsible for coordination and delivery of Fair Housing Program outreach and training events Deliver community fair housing, and housing discrimination trainings throughout San Diego in both English and Spanish Regularly visit community based social services organizations to provide basic legal guidance on housing discrimination Develop marketing materials in both English and Spanish for community outreach programs Recruit and manage volunteers for housing programs investigations Provide translation and interpretation services for the hispanic community seeking assistance from the Legal Aide Society Show less

Preparedness Education Specialist

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Provide vital emergency assistance to communities affected by disaster and increase preparedness in the areas of greatest need before disasters strike by educating underserved, vulnerable, and special needs communities, and by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in disaster services activities. Provide vital emergency assistance to communities affected by disaster and increase preparedness in the areas of greatest need before disasters strike by educating underserved, vulnerable, and special needs communities, and by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in disaster services activities.

Foreign Language Teacher

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

Foreign expert in the People’s Republic of China as an English instructor. Instructed oral and written English to kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school students. Encouraged critical thinking and creativity to Chinese students. Lesson planning for ten class periods of ninety minutes each. Held parent-teacher conferences, demos and workshops to inform parents about progress of their children. Worked with a multi-national team composed of Chinese stuff, British, Canadian, Australian, American and South African colleagues. Experienced living in a rural area of a developing country. Understanding of Chinese culture, society, and economy and the impact China has in the world today. Show less

ESL Teacher

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Taught English as a second language and adult basic education to new immigrants. Motivated and prepared students who wanted to obtain their General Education Degree. Coordinated and lead career skills classes. Gave basic computer lessons. Taught English as a second language and adult basic education to new immigrants. Motivated and prepared students who wanted to obtain their General Education Degree. Coordinated and lead career skills classes. Gave basic computer lessons.

Youth Mentor

• Sep 2005 - May 2006

Promoted critical thinking, personal growth, social action, and lifelong community involvement. Inspired ethnically diverse youth to become leaders in both their schools and communities. Helped students develop analytical skills and excellence in mathematics, science, technology, language arts, history, and social sciences. Encouraged healthy self-images in students and empowered them to make constructive choices about their futures. Educated students and their families about the admission process, financial aid, classroom environment, and campus life. Show less

Math Instructor

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

Tutored algebra and arithmetic to community college students Motivated and prepared students who wanted to obtain their General Education Degree. Helped adult students develop mathematical analytical skills Tutored algebra and arithmetic to community college students Motivated and prepared students who wanted to obtain their General Education Degree. Helped adult students develop mathematical analytical skills