Experience

Kitchens For Good

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  San Diego, California, United States



Interfaith Community Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Government Grant Writer

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Escondido



County of San Diego

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grant Administrator, Policy Advisor and Community Representative

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

  Greater San Diego Area • Managed grant programs on behalf of the Third Supervisorial District Supervisor to allocate more than $2.5 million to local nonprofits and government agencies. • Wrote Board Letters (legislation), policy briefs/memos, talking points and correspondence for the Supervisor. • Interacted with community leaders, town councils and chambers of commerce on behalf of the Supervisor. • Coordinated closely with multiple County departments to resolve constituents’ issues.



Congressional Candidate Campaigns

• Fundraiser/Deputy Finance Director

  • 2011 - 2012

  Greater San Diego Area • Managed lifecycle of fundraising events including: soliciting hosts; scheduling; promotion; event planning; program development; collecting contributions. • Coordinated more than 20 small house parties and 12 local and out of state events and was responsible for writing all associated direct mail/email invitations and phone banking scripts. • Developed fundraising plan including direct asks, Internet marketing, direct mail, and events. • Created direct mail and email fundraising… Show more • Managed lifecycle of fundraising events including: soliciting hosts; scheduling; promotion; event planning; program development; collecting contributions. • Coordinated more than 20 small house parties and 12 local and out of state events and was responsible for writing all associated direct mail/email invitations and phone banking scripts. • Developed fundraising plan including direct asks, Internet marketing, direct mail, and events. • Created direct mail and email fundraising messages to new prospects and existing contributors. • Managed contact database and expanded fundraising universe of donors and prospects as well as identified new sources from national organizations and PACs. • Maintained relationships with contributors and supervised team of seven part-time finance volunteers. • Prepared and staffed call time, as well as supervised five finance volunteers. Show less



Mitchell International

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Marketing Manager

  • 2009 - 2011

  Greater San Diego Area • Managed web development project of new customer service portal including integration with Saleforce.com CRM system and building web anaytics dashboards and reports including Google Analystics metrics. • Promoted use of Website's self-service features to deflect inbound technical assistance calls thereby reducing operational costs. • Created and executed dozens of successful email marketing / lead nurturing campaigns using Blue Hornet and Eloqua platforms. • Developed content… Show more • Managed web development project of new customer service portal including integration with Saleforce.com CRM system and building web anaytics dashboards and reports including Google Analystics metrics. • Promoted use of Website's self-service features to deflect inbound technical assistance calls thereby reducing operational costs. • Created and executed dozens of successful email marketing / lead nurturing campaigns using Blue Hornet and Eloqua platforms. • Developed content strategies, researched and monitored company brand and messaging on Social Media channels including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube using Radian6 tool. Show less



MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Services Manager

  • 2006 - 2009

  Greater San Diego Area • Successfully launched 5 new service offerings and several program enhancements. • Managed team responsible for more than 30 client implementations resulting in 100% customer retention over two years. • Developed email communication strategy with clients and prospects comprising more than 50 notifications per year. • Oversaw corporate wide initiative ensuring government audit guide elements were addressed in written policies and procedures. • Managed continual business process… Show more • Successfully launched 5 new service offerings and several program enhancements. • Managed team responsible for more than 30 client implementations resulting in 100% customer retention over two years. • Developed email communication strategy with clients and prospects comprising more than 50 notifications per year. • Oversaw corporate wide initiative ensuring government audit guide elements were addressed in written policies and procedures. • Managed continual business process improvement for project managing Medicare claims and reporting systems. • Hired, trained and managed a specialized team of 5 client-facing project managers. Show less



Medvantx

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  Greater San Diego Area • Implemented rebranding strategy across all product marketing and sales support materials, i.e, brochures, demo videos, and patient literature. • Analyzed health plan market data to identified best regions for program expansion; participated in 10 contract negotiations and managed 5 new client implementations. • Established third party data mining process to target high prescribers and helped increase formulary utilization and grow business by 500% over 2 years.



MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Research / Product Launches

  • 1999 - 2002

  Greater San Diego Area • Rolled out 3 Internet-based reporting software applications to more than 30 clients including the development of online product demos and other sales training materials. • Conducted quantitative and qualitative market research, i.e., customer satisfaction surveys, focus groups/advisory panels and product beta testing. • Collected and analyzed secondary market research to create competitive intelligence reports and presentations.



Verizon

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Marketing / Technical Writing

  • 1998 - 1999

  Greater San Diego Area * Wrote online copy for Verizon residential customer service portal. * Coordinated Content Management System, knowledgebase key word searches and FAQ creation. * Produced technical documentation and online help for business customers.



FansOnly.com (presently CBSsports.com)

• Marketing Management

  • 1997 - 1998

  Carlsbad, CA • Managed partnership marketing and Internet promotions with several division I university athletic departments. • Developed strategic marketing plans for The FansOnly Network online community. • Directed search engine optimization (SEO), Pay per Click (PPC) online advertising and ROI analytics for business development and venture capital efforts.



Fisher Marketing Solutions

• Principal

  • 1995 - 1998

  Greater San Diego Area • Launched small business web sites -- managing overall content development, Pay per Click (PPC) advertising and search engine optimization (SEO). • Managed online lead generation programs for the travel and hospitality industry in the western United States. • Implemented print and online advertising programs with national magazines such as GOLF Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and GOURMET.



Trade Service, A Trimble Company

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations

  • Nov 1995 - Dec 1996

  • Enhanced relationship with construction Manufacturers to ensure content development of electronic reference tools offered to Distributors and Contractors. • Helped create the first web site for Trade Service Corporation.



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Communications / Product Management

  • 1993 - 1995

  Denver, Colorado • Managed marketing communications for 2 product lines including a successful worldwide launch of a new medical instrument and assay cartridges. • Tracked sales revenue and marketing budget to analyze profit/loss ratio and performance by product and promotional program. • Forecasted sales and scheduled production for equipment and biological reagents for international business units.



IHS, Inc.

• United States
• Information Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• PR, Marketing and Market Research

  • 1989 - 1992

  Greater Denver Area • Managed all aspects of direct mail campaigns from copywriting to production to list management. • Copywriter of sales letters, print ads, news releases and product literature. • Performed primary and secondary market research for technical publishing line of business.