Manager of Operations and Communications-North America

• Mar 2017 - Present

Oversee the administration of all internal operations, HR, and bookkeeping functions for North America office, manage external stakeholder communications, and organize North America food safety trainings. Oversee the administration of all internal operations, HR, and bookkeeping functions for North America office, manage external stakeholder communications, and organize North America food safety trainings.

Board Member-Interim Treasurer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Program Manager

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

Coordinates and delivers programs for CAFF’s statewide efforts, specifically focused on the Farm to School and Farm to Market programs. Also responsible for developing farmer relationships, marketing and sales support to growers, and event coordination.

Farm to Market Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

From Jan. 2014-June 2015, was responsible for overseeing and implementing the Buy Fresh Buy Local South Bay campaign. Produced the 2014 Santa Clara Valley Local Food Guide and was the Event Coordinator for the 2014 and 2015 Taste of Santa Clara Valley fundraiser dinners. Am currently primarily responsible for supporting the Regional Food Systems Manager in the South Bay and Central Coast with various programs that support small family farmers with marketing efforts and connecting them to buyers. Currently working on a program that connects CSA farmers to worksites in the Santa Clara Valley and helps farmers get set up with accepting CalFresh benefits.

Office Manager

• Oct 2010 - Jan 2014

A wide array of administrative responsibilities including reception, facilities management, aspects of sales and marketing, and numerous forms of administrative assistance.

Program Assistant

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

Coordinated registration and logistics for CCOF’s 40th Anniversary Events. Duties included designing CCOF reception, coordinating menu selections, securing wine and beer donations, coordinating room logistics, managing registration, and promoting the event through internet seeding on relevant websites, blogs, and social media sites.

Inside Sales Representative

• Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

Made calls to (and otherwise solicited) mid-size and smaller clients/supporting members/past event sponsors requesting that they sponsor CCOF's Annual Conventions. Followed-up on and collected pledges from calls/contacts initiated by the Executive Director to a small number of CCOF’s largest corporate clients. Responsible for accurately reporting and documenting all contacts (in Salesforce), engaging in proper and timely follow-up with prospective sponsors, and for professionally coordinating prospects with the Director of Marketing, Member Services and Development and Executive Director. Exceeded the sponsorship goal of $25,000 in first year.

Interim Marketing Specialist

• Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

Assisting the Director of Sales and Marketing with a wide variety of day-to-day tasks as well as planning and implementing events, trade show participation, sales activities, and long-term projects. Coordinating the production of the electronic newsletter (8 per year), quarterly CCOF Magazine, and other print projects, as well as web updates. Recruits, supervises, and coordinates the work of volunteers and student interns. Also responsible for writing articles and press releases, copying and collating packets and mailings, and packing boxes, running errands, and other tasks as assigned.

Secretary

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

I produce the agendas and minutes for Slow Food SC's Chapter Board meetings and the Annual Membership meeting. Maintains the Chapter’s documents and archives.

Communications Chair

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

Event promotion through various online and print media, monthly newsletter, updates to SFSC's website, managing SFSC's Facebook page, responsible for creating and maintaining marketing collateral.

Marketing Intern

• Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

Assisting the marketing department with various projects designed to promote CCOF's mission to certify, educate, advocate and promote organic. Duties include planning trade shows and events, responding to sales calls and consumer inquiries, creating marketing tools and literature, writing and editing articles and researching various topics. Assisting the marketing department with various projects designed to promote CCOF's mission to certify, educate, advocate and promote organic. Duties include planning trade shows and events, responding to sales calls and consumer inquiries, creating marketing tools and literature, writing and editing articles and researching various topics.

Volunteer

• Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

Assisting in all facets of food production on a small, organic family farm; Primary duties include soil/bed preparation, propagation, direct sowing and transplanting of crops, irrigation, weed control, harvesting and other field related activities. Assisting in all facets of food production on a small, organic family farm; Primary duties include soil/bed preparation, propagation, direct sowing and transplanting of crops, irrigation, weed control, harvesting and other field related activities.

Intern

• Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

Help edit and manage CFJC website, contact potential donors for fundraising events. Provide organizational support on other projects as needed. Help edit and manage CFJC website, contact potential donors for fundraising events. Provide organizational support on other projects as needed.

Volunteer

• May 2008 - Jun 2009

Help set up, manage, and take down Information Booth at the Ferry Building Farmers Market in San Francisco, CA. Assist in the kitchen with weekly cooking demonstrations. Answer questions, provide various services, and promote CUESA programs and events. Also monitor Waste Wise stations. Help set up, manage, and take down Information Booth at the Ferry Building Farmers Market in San Francisco, CA. Assist in the kitchen with weekly cooking demonstrations. Answer questions, provide various services, and promote CUESA programs and events. Also monitor Waste Wise stations.

Office Administrator

• Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

Managed an office of 50 employees for an environmental non-profit that provides transitional employment to low-income members of the community. Administrative Duties: • Ordering supplies, handling office equipment maintenance. • Heavy use of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Suite. • Maintain administrative, employee and resource files. New hire orientations. • Oversee agency insurance including but not limited to Workers’ Compensation Insurance, General Liability Insurance, and Auto Insurance. • Oversee time card collection and payroll functions.

Case Manager

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

Provided money management and supportive case management services to homeless adults with psychiatric disabilities and behavioral challenges. Maintained a case load of 50 clients. Administrative Duties: · Heavy phones, computers and financial duties. · Maintained efficient filing and organizing system for client files and charts. · Assisted clients with financial planning and money management; preparing monthly disbursement plans, checking client balances weekly, and maintaining accurate account balances for all clients. · Protected the client's sensitive medical and psychological documentation, keeping all personal information private and confidential.