Experience

Liberty Hill Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director, Contracts Compliance

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Leads on operationalizing public and private contract administration and compliance requirements for a public foundation building power in communities most impacted by systemic injustice to achieve social justice and equity. • Oversees contract administration of a total of $20M in public funding and monitors compliance with contract terms & conditions, acquisition regulations, company policies, and client requirements. • Maintains and develops policies and procedures related to contract compliance and budgeting, including processes for grants and vendors subcontracts and financial reporting and tracking. • Works directly with senior management, project and finance staff in executing and advising the full cycle contracting process • Manages program audits with government partners, include collecting and compiling documents and schedules. • Provides leadership in the invoicing process, including understanding invoicing requirements and coordinating staff in gathering necessary support for timely submission.



Pieter Performance Space

• Chairman Of The Board (Founding Member)

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  • Guide the organization in nonprofit best practices, with a focus on financial operations and risk mitigation. • Collaborate in the creation and implementation of strategic plan which centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. • Ensure the financial solvency of the organization as it navigates the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presents in the preforming arts sector by providing guidance on budgeting and cash flow projections. • Collaborate with fellow board members and staff on strategies to engage with stakeholders to ensure services align with community needs.



Community Partners

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Manager- Accounts Payable

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Provided leadership to accounts payable department; guiding department in policy creation and internal processes.• Cultivated competent and dynamic team members by providing mentorship and training in leadership, organizational process and procedures, compliance, communication strategies, and reciprocal performance feedback for development of professional goals. • Offered guidance to nonprofit groups in industry best practices, federal and local reporting requirements, including federal/county grant, independent audit, and labor law compliance.• Developed an accounts payable system to support 150% growth in volume in 5 years, fulfilling $1M in payables per month and serving over 140 nonprofit groups.• Served as a thought partner in analyzing financial sustainability, creating cash flow projections and developing budgets for a portfolio of 30+ nonprofit groups.• Utilized Asana, Salesforce, and Lucidchart to effectively map out processes, delegate tasks, and track progress of on-going projects.

• Senior Finance Associate

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Direct all aspects of transition to online expense reporting system, organization’s largest implementation in 10 years; executing incremental roll out to service 200+ end users; creating communication plan, identifying clients needing higher levels of support, designing customized aspects of the online platform.• Create all training materials related to transition to online expense reporting system including printed manuals, recorded webinars, and Powerpoint presentations for use by internal staff and clients.• Designed tracking and notification system for held payments using Salesforce.• Maintain rapport with client base; offer concierge service to high revenue/high needs clients, deliver specialized service to projects with high levels of complexity.



Coro Southern California

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

• Lead LA- Cohort 1

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  • Collaborated with fellow cohort members to deliver an immersive learning experience where participants build skills to navigate the complexities of the civic and political landscape of Los Angeles. • Utilized inquiry-based leadership training methods to explore complex civic challenges in the Los Angeles region, with a focus on Housing and Homelessness. • Applied unique peer consulting and feedback methodologies which encourage professional growth through objective inquiry and solicitation of valuable critique from peers.



Writ Large Projects

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Producer

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Co-produced monthly literary event, Drunken Masters New Works Series, where seasoned local writers provide free on-the-spot feedback to works-in-progress presented live on stage. • Solicited submissions for consideration on monthly theme via social media and attendance of literary events. • Deliberated submissions to deliver high quality programming while giving priority to emerging writers with less access to formal writing education. • Executed and standardized communication with all participants including availability coordination, event night logistics, regrets, and acceptances.



Community Partners

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Associate

  • Jul 2014 - May 2016

  •Reviewed accounts payable entries for accuracy, overseeing the work of 3 assistants/clerks.•Served as the lead for the accounts payable department; resolved all grievances, provided solutions to situations needing complex analysis or elevated customer service.

• Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  •Identified areas of improvement in the accounts payable process by creating procedural solutions to reduce potential errors and ensure accurate, timely delivery of checks.•Guided fiscally sponsored projects toward compliance to accounts payable policies in regards to insufficient project funds, cash advance/petty cash requests, external grant procedures, and independent contractor compliance.•Managed the on-boarding of multiple project from USC’s Good Neighbors grant fund, as well as provided them with financial reporting and cash flow analysis.

• Finance Analyst

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Received and processed requests for payments for 130+ sponsored projects averaging $.5M in payables per month.• Served as main point of contact for all payable inquiries.• Responsible for month-end closing procedures for accounts payable department.• Prepared schedules for year-end independent audit.• Reconciled company American Express corporate account.



USC After School Sports Connection

• Volunteer and Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  • Managed 150+ student volunteer base who lead after school sports activities for Family of USC schools. • Executed recruitment of volunteers by utilizing networks of past participants as well as attendance at USC’s Friends and Neighbors Day. • Coordinated with school liaisons regarding scheduling, site related issues, equipment needs, and volunteer attendance. • Managed 150+ student volunteer base who lead after school sports activities for Family of USC schools. • Executed recruitment of volunteers by utilizing networks of past participants as well as attendance at USC’s Friends and Neighbors Day. • Coordinated with school liaisons regarding scheduling, site related issues, equipment needs, and volunteer attendance.



ECCLA (Education Consortium of Central Los Angeles)

• United States
• Education Management

• Financial Assistant

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Created and conducted training sessions for first-time recipients of the Good Neighbors grant. • Assisted in managing Salesforce campaign to solicit participation in programmatic activities. • Managed fiscal sponsorship program; tracking budgets and expenditures, disbursing grant funds to 37 awardees of USC’s Good Neighbors grant, totaling $950K for the 2012 fiscal year. • Created and conducted training sessions for first-time recipients of the Good Neighbors grant. • Assisted in managing Salesforce campaign to solicit participation in programmatic activities. • Managed fiscal sponsorship program; tracking budgets and expenditures, disbursing grant funds to 37 awardees of USC’s Good Neighbors grant, totaling $950K for the 2012 fiscal year.



REmix Vintage Shoes

• Los Angeles, CA

• Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

  • Oct 2006 - Feb 2008

  -Implemented the use of Quickbooks software for mid-size shoe manufacturer to manage revenue of $900,000 per year. -Served as a liaison between large accounts, third party warehouse and shoe company owner. -Implemented the use of Quickbooks software for mid-size shoe manufacturer to manage revenue of $900,000 per year. -Served as a liaison between large accounts, third party warehouse and shoe company owner.



Edgewise Media Service

• Los Angeles, CA

• Sales Assistant

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2005

  -Provided customer service for all sales associates' clientele including product availability and tracking delivery of goods. -Provided support to sales associates by screening phone calls, generating reports, and entering sales in MAS database. -Provided customer service for all sales associates' clientele including product availability and tracking delivery of goods. -Provided support to sales associates by screening phone calls, generating reports, and entering sales in MAS database.



American Commercial Claims

• San Francisco, CA

• Fast Track Examiner

  • May 2003 - May 2004

  -Balanced a caseload of over 80 individuals receiving worker's compensation benefits for worker's compensation company. -Balanced a caseload of over 80 individuals receiving worker's compensation benefits for worker's compensation company.



Youth Outlook Magazine

• Multimedia Internship

  • May 2003 - Aug 2003

  • Directed and edited short experimental documentary film, "Grandfather Clock." • Directed and edited short experimental documentary film, "Grandfather Clock."