Experience

Calleguas Municipal Water District

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AGM - Strategic Policy Implementation

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Camrosa Water District

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2023

• Water Resources Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2019

  Manage response to state mandates and regulations; oversee conservation programs; manage grant applications; draft customer service correspondence; coordinate update to Strategic Plan; reorganize Facilities Master Plan; draft updates to Rules and Regulations ordinance; contribute to conservation and billing policy updates; write/edit Camrosa Board memos and present at Board meetings; present/testify at public meetings and hearings; participate in SWRCB, DWR, and ACWA working groups; draft… Show more Manage response to state mandates and regulations; oversee conservation programs; manage grant applications; draft customer service correspondence; coordinate update to Strategic Plan; reorganize Facilities Master Plan; draft updates to Rules and Regulations ordinance; contribute to conservation and billing policy updates; write/edit Camrosa Board memos and present at Board meetings; present/testify at public meetings and hearings; participate in SWRCB, DWR, and ACWA working groups; draft Camrosa and coalition comment letters; communicate and liaise with legislators, community leaders, elected/appointed bodies and officials, homeowners associations, and partner agency representatives; oversee public outreach, including social media, advertising, and public events; orchestrate Arroyo Santa Rosa Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Plan; developed customer agreements and site supervisor/inspection program for reclaimed water system; strategize with GM and O&M re: long-term CIP and resource development programs; coordinate Calleguas Creek Watershed Management Group; served as Watershed representative on Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County Steering Committee; initiated and oversee customer facilities tour and other educational tours (from Girl Scouts to CSUCI); initiated and oversaw Web site redesign; conceived and oversaw development of educational comic book.

• District Planner

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2016

  Camrosa Water District is an independent Special District dedicated to serving reliable, high quality and affordable water to its customers. Camrosa provides three classes of water (potable, non-potable and reclaimed water) and also provides sanitary services to parcels in the southwest portion of the District. At Camrosa, I coordinate the preparation of various regulatory and planning documents; create infrastructure development plans; assist with qualitative/narrative aspects of financial… Show more Camrosa Water District is an independent Special District dedicated to serving reliable, high quality and affordable water to its customers. Camrosa provides three classes of water (potable, non-potable and reclaimed water) and also provides sanitary services to parcels in the southwest portion of the District. At Camrosa, I coordinate the preparation of various regulatory and planning documents; create infrastructure development plans; assist with qualitative/narrative aspects of financial reports and models; contribute to grant proposals; develop Web content as needed; maintain and submit production databases to local, regional and state agencies for conservation program reimbursement; and administrate the intern program.



Mantra Yoga + Health

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Freelance Copyeditor

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2017

  Editing copy for content and length; applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues 3-9. Editing copy for content and length; applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues 3-9.



Origin Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Freelance Copyeditor

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

  Editing copy for content and length; applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues worked on: 17-24. Editing copy for content and length; applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues worked on: 17-24.



THRIVE Magazine

• Santa Monica, CA

• Freelance Copyeditor

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

  Editing copy for content and length; developing and applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues worked on: Premiere, 2, 3. Editing copy for content and length; developing and applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues worked on: Premiere, 2, 3.



REAL Magazine

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Freelance Copyeditor

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  Editing copy for content and length; developing and applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues worked on: Premiere, 1. Editing copy for content and length; developing and applying house style; fact-checking; proofing design layouts. Issues worked on: Premiere, 1.



The Poynor Group

• Assisting Editor

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2010

  Review and proofread manuscript submissions; provide detailed reports of submissions; write marketing summaries and pitches; provide editing services to interested clients. Review and proofread manuscript submissions; provide detailed reports of submissions; write marketing summaries and pitches; provide editing services to interested clients.



Chapman University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct English Professor

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

  Developed syllabi and reading lists for two required freshman composition courses, themed "Nature and the Environment" and "Commerce and Technology"; introduced students to using library for higher-level research; assigned a wide array of writing styles and challenge students to broaden their own range; instituted peer-editing groups; used paperless classroom.

• Writing Center Tutor

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Assisted students in recognizing mistakes in a wide variety of compositions. Discerned and corrected patterns of incorrect writing.



One Step Productions

• Entertainment

• Writer

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Co-wrote webisodes 1-9 of web series "The Rules of the League": www.therules.tv Co-wrote webisodes 1-9 of web series "The Rules of the League": www.therules.tv



Suffolk County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct English Professor

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Taught two sections each semester of a developmental writing course; was responsible for developing syllabi, reading lists, class plans, vocabulary assignments and quizzes; developed research projects to introduce students to college-level academic research; used creative writing exercises and techniques to help students break through conventional barriers. Taught two sections each semester of a developmental writing course; was responsible for developing syllabi, reading lists, class plans, vocabulary assignments and quizzes; developed research projects to introduce students to college-level academic research; used creative writing exercises and techniques to help students break through conventional barriers.



Lexicom, the Place for Learning English

• English Teacher

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Taught students ranging from 9 years old to 70, and from beginning to highly proficient conversational levels in classes of one to 20 students; developed all lesson plans; researched and/or created materials and resources for conversational level courses; taught both on campus and throughout the city in corporate and home settings. Taught students ranging from 9 years old to 70, and from beginning to highly proficient conversational levels in classes of one to 20 students; developed all lesson plans; researched and/or created materials and resources for conversational level courses; taught both on campus and throughout the city in corporate and home settings.



Dana Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Researched topics and developed questions for public symposia; developed content for Web site; wrote clips for member newsletters; coordinated member activities and organized events; administered e-mail campaigns; maintained and analyzed budget. Researched topics and developed questions for public symposia; developed content for Web site; wrote clips for member newsletters; coordinated member activities and organized events; administered e-mail campaigns; maintained and analyzed budget.



Sun Capital Investments, Inc

• Editor/Proofreader

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2006

  Created and edited marketing text for Web sites and brochures aimed at potential members and franchise owners; developed and wrote official business plan; consulted on promotional activities. Created and edited marketing text for Web sites and brochures aimed at potential members and franchise owners; developed and wrote official business plan; consulted on promotional activities.



Jones Beach State Park

• Beach Lifeguard

  • May 2005 - Sep 2005

  Served, protected, saved lives. Served, protected, saved lives.



Darden School Foundation

• Catering Server

  • 2004 - 2005

  Catered and served Catered and served