Experience

Dress for Success Seattle

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office & Volunteer Program Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Dress for Success Seattle empowers women to achieve economic independence with a network of support, professional suiting, and development opportunities for work and life. Our free programs serve 1000 women each year in the Pacific Northwest, and we're supported by a network of almost 200 volunteers and 125 referral partners across the region. In my role, I am responsible for maintaining an efficient and welcoming office with high traffic of volunteers, clients, donors, and service providers. COVID19 UPDATE: The global pandemic has only increased the need for our programs, and with the support of our committed Grantors, Donors, and Volunteers, DFS Seattle remains open and operating (subject to Public Health conditions). To learn more, please check out our website: https://dfsseattle.org. Show less



Independent Consultant

• Meeting Planner

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2020

  I work with entrepreneurs and organizations hosting events such as conferences, product launches, workshops, multi-day trainings, holiday party, team-building activities, and retreats in the corporate and non-profit sectors - Event concept and theme development: guiding the client’s vision to meet goals and objectives - Event planning and execution: including, but not limited to process, budget and timeline management; venue-scouting; food and beverage planning; attendee list management; and communication of event details - Virtual planning and consultations Show less



Northwest Folklife

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

  • May 2018 - May 2018

  Helped execute the largest access-for-all community arts festival in the nation with upwards of 250,000 attendees over a 4-day period - Scheduled hundreds of volunteers, directed them to their respective posts, worked on-site registration - Organized donations and prizes for the Volunteer Appreciation Program - Co-organized a Participants' Party attended by over 300 volunteers, performers, and staff Helped execute the largest access-for-all community arts festival in the nation with upwards of 250,000 attendees over a 4-day period - Scheduled hundreds of volunteers, directed them to their respective posts, worked on-site registration - Organized donations and prizes for the Volunteer Appreciation Program - Co-organized a Participants' Party attended by over 300 volunteers, performers, and staff



Planned Parenthood Federation of America

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program and Administrative Associate

  • 2006 - 2018

  Worked with executives, program, and administrative staff ensuring the successful execution of domestic and international projects, policies & procedures, office administration, and infrastructure covering areas such as internal and external customer service, facilities management, security, IT, special projects, programs and events - Designed and executed staff events – retreats, team meetings, team-building, holidays, diversity and inclusion celebrations - Implemented operational and administrative systems; trained staff in two multinational offices and telecommuters in the US, Latin America, and Spain - Liaised with multinational offices and vendors in multiple US cities, Latin America - Onboarded 30+ new staff after five-fold budget increase in Operations procedures, policies, and work culture - Facilitated three office expansions and remodels, including implementation of new technologies; handled daily facilities management - Designed, implemented, and led an annual cross-cultural learning exchange program between youth ambassadors employed by Planned Parenthood clinics and youth organizations in Latin America supported by PP Global Show less



Miami International Latinas Organizing for Leadership & Advocacy (MI LOLA, Inc)

• Miami, FL

• Co-Founder and Deputy Director

  • May 2007 - Mar 2013

  Originally a volunteer, grassroots effort, this role became a paid position leading relationship- and community-building with influencers, national and community organizations, and elected officials - Co-founded and managed a city wide coalition to raise public awareness around campaigns & ballot initiatives, and build relationships with elected officials - Developed trainings, advocacy strategies, and programs through a gender, accessibility, and rights lens - Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers - Participated in National Planning Committee & managed Local Host Committee for SisterSong Reproductive Justice Collective’s 2011 Let’s Talk About Sex National Conference in Miami (700+ attendees) Show less