Director of Business Development

• May 2022 - Present

Director of Partnerships

• Dec 2020 - May 2022

As the Director of Partnerships, I have implemented an in-depth retailer operations and marketing strategy, continually enhancing business processes by aligning the marketing and retailer team plans. As part of the Marketing team, I focus on long-term strategy and design, and oversee email marketing, in-product app content, and paid social media. As part of my sales and business development efforts, I acquire and manage all key partnerships, including Anheuser-Busch, Pernod Ricard, Gallo Wines, Infinium, and more. Show less

Sales & Marketing Manager

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

Originally I started at Bevz in a dual Sales & Marketing Manager role, primarily focusing on the sales expansion and management of our retailer partners, while also focusing on marketing design and strategy.

Marketing & Operations Coordinator

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

-Worked closely with Managing Partner/Head of Operations, professional counseling staff, and clerical/administrative support team to schedule assessments, developing systems that would ensure efficiency and success -Created and distributed marketing materials centered on targeted social service agencies leading to a 15% increase in both monthly referrals and gross revenue -Prepared monthly company reports including financial analysis and income projections -Worked closely with Managing Partner/Head of Operations, professional counseling staff, and clerical/administrative support team to schedule assessments, developing systems that would ensure efficiency and success -Created and distributed marketing materials centered on targeted social service agencies leading to a 15% increase in both monthly referrals and gross revenue -Prepared monthly company reports including financial analysis and income projections

Substitute Teacher

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

-Worked in Downtown Los Angeles middle schools navigating a variety of challenges such as class sizes of over 70 students and multiple unsupported IEP students, continually placing focus on reimagining education through interpersonal relationship building & individual goal setting -Worked in Downtown Los Angeles middle schools navigating a variety of challenges such as class sizes of over 70 students and multiple unsupported IEP students, continually placing focus on reimagining education through interpersonal relationship building & individual goal setting

Programs Manager

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

-Directly supervised three separate after-school programs totaling over 400 students, and overseeing staff of 5-15 individuals at each site -Increased youth participants at each site by an average of nearly 40%, highlighted by a 60% enrollment increase at Marina Middle School -Oversaw statistical improvements in majority of program quality markers, eventually leading to Marina Middle School being selected as a grant recipient center for the SF Beacon Initiative Introduced innovative programming: multi-site sports tournaments, inventive student academic initiatives (GS Warriors Math Hoops) and consistent staff professional development opportunities Show less

Head of Special Projects & Community Outreach

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

-Successfully created and implemented multiple community outreach campaigns; appointed as the creative lead for slogans and relevant marketing imagery; highlighted by "Music to Our Ears" initiative (https://www.downtownstockton.org/create/music-to-our-ears/) -Hosted and implemented weekly outreach events with local vendors, increasing community engagement with downtown businesses and further stimulating business in downtown economy -Successfully created and implemented multiple community outreach campaigns; appointed as the creative lead for slogans and relevant marketing imagery; highlighted by "Music to Our Ears" initiative (https://www.downtownstockton.org/create/music-to-our-ears/) -Hosted and implemented weekly outreach events with local vendors, increasing community engagement with downtown businesses and further stimulating business in downtown economy

Academic Advisor

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

-Individually created and conducted outreach campaigns & marketing materials throughout the University to raise visibility of the department, increasing Undergraduate & Graduate student enrollment and declarations by 50% over the span of two years -Professionally mentored and advised every undergraduate student in the department on all aspects of the requirements for the Black Studies degree, working hand-in-hand with Faculty to create innovative new classes to stimulate student enrollment and Departmental engagement Show less

Research Assistant | Black Studies Department

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

-Collected and contributed to developmental research for UCSB Black Studies Professor Gaye Johnson’s upcoming book surrounding the history of female participation in the Hip-Hop industry

Marketing and Outreach Associate | Alcohol & Drug Department

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

-Developed advanced writing proficiency creating promotional articles and marketing campaigns for the department; consistently using improvisation and communication skills during face-to-face promotional exchanges and outreach-Individually handled the creation and implementation of an internship program for students in the Santa Barbara college community who needed safe spaces to develop their connection and commitment to a sober lifestyle; entitled: “Gauchos for Recovery”, now a staple of the program Show less

Sports Journalist | Daily Nexus

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

-Consistently published with multiple cover stories, covering the NFL, NBA, Olympics and UCSB's collegiate sports teams; gained valuable writing experience and developed my individual tone as a journalist and reporter

Head Of Operations

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

-Managed operations for the WCBL's Santa Barbara Breakers, a now disbanded Southern California semi-professional league sanctioned by the National Basketball Association; personally managing staff on a week to week basis working directly with owner Curt Pickering, current Indiana Pacers scout -Served as primary marketing strategist for the organization, coordinating multiple events across Southern California landscape to increase visibility of franchise and provide players with increased professional exposure -Individually conducted recruiting of over 500 eligible collegiate athletes, providing comprehensive scouting reports as primary correspondence between the organization and potential prospects -Organized Los Angeles pre-draft combine, hosting over 150 participants and numerous professional scouts Show less