Experience

Tourette Association of America
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Director, Southern California Region

  • Apr 2023 - Present


Starcana CBD

• CEO and Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Launched and managed full cycle business operations of a CBD company; increased revenue by 15% – 30%, year-over-year • Cultivated relationships and spearheaded distribution to 15+ retail supplement stores across California and Australia • Conducted direct outreach to targeted customers via digital and social channels to maximize brand awareness • Launched and managed full cycle business operations of a CBD company; increased revenue by 15% – 30%, year-over-year • Cultivated relationships and spearheaded distribution to 15+ retail supplement stores across California and Australia • Conducted direct outreach to targeted customers via digital and social channels to maximize brand awareness



Active Nutrition

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Social Media Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Managed social media marketing for a health and wellness company; built brand loyalty via active online communications • Established and led social media accounts; created content and engaged with users––increased following by 25% in one year • Curated and managed all published content, focused on reaching target customers and improving follower engagement • Managed social media marketing for a health and wellness company; built brand loyalty via active online communications • Established and led social media accounts; created content and engaged with users––increased following by 25% in one year • Curated and managed all published content, focused on reaching target customers and improving follower engagement



Bikram Yoga

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Yoga Instructor

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2018

  • Taught daily yoga classes across multiple studios for groups of up to 60+ students with diverse backgrounds • Communicated with teachers on a regular basis to establish class schedules and resolved scheduling conflicts • Increased attendance and memberships by building rapport with students and actively selling class packages • Ensured adherence to safety and compliance guidelines • Taught daily yoga classes across multiple studios for groups of up to 60+ students with diverse backgrounds • Communicated with teachers on a regular basis to establish class schedules and resolved scheduling conflicts • Increased attendance and memberships by building rapport with students and actively selling class packages • Ensured adherence to safety and compliance guidelines



Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pro Bono Attorney

  • Nov 2012 - May 2014

  • Represented a client in their foreclosure proceedings (2-year ongoing case) • Prepared and submitted court filings, attended hearings, and secured a loan modification which suited client’s income level • Renegotiated loan terms and drastically reduced penalty fees • Represented a client in their foreclosure proceedings (2-year ongoing case) • Prepared and submitted court filings, attended hearings, and secured a loan modification which suited client’s income level • Renegotiated loan terms and drastically reduced penalty fees



The McCann Law Group LLP

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervising Attorney

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Managed the progress of 100+ active residential foreclosure defense cases to obtain favorable resolutions for clients • Supervised team of 6 staff members––monitored correspondence with clients and lenders to ensure optimal service • Trained and oversaw paralegals, case managers, and lender correspondents––provided ongoing coaching and mentorship • Successfully postponed foreclosure for 95% of clients • Managed the progress of 100+ active residential foreclosure defense cases to obtain favorable resolutions for clients • Supervised team of 6 staff members––monitored correspondence with clients and lenders to ensure optimal service • Trained and oversaw paralegals, case managers, and lender correspondents––provided ongoing coaching and mentorship • Successfully postponed foreclosure for 95% of clients



East West Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Assets Officer

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Managed a portfolio of problem credits ($28M+ in commercial real estate and land loans)––resolved 80% of credit portfolio • Provided strategic leadership on recovery strategies to reduce risk of loss and protect bank’s position • Negotiated loan workouts and maintained communication with borrowers to achieve favorable resolution of defaulted loans • Utilized legal training to minimize outside legal fees by handling non-judicial foreclosures, drafting and reviewing loan documentation, resolving title issues, and assisting outside counsel with lawsuits and bankruptcy proceedings • Oversaw an assigned underwriter and prepared credit memos with detailed analysis for Loan Review Committee approval Show less



Capmark Finance

• United States
• Banking

• Asset Management Analyst

  • Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

  • Managed full closing process for sale of REO properties in accordance with CMBS Pooling and Servicing Agreement guidelines • Drafted, negotiated, and managed asset management contracts • Created and maintained contract database including electronic and paper files • Built and maintained relationships with receivers, title companies, attorneys, property managers and real estate brokers • Led directive to streamline process for contract requests by identifying gaps and resolving inefficiencies • Created new procedures and wrote procedure manual for new employee training Show less

• Real Estate Analyst

  • 2007 - 2009

  • Underwrote, packaged, and closed bridge, construction and permanent loans for development or acquisition of commercial properties including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, senior housing, and mixed-use projects; closed $257M+ in debt financing • Prepared loan request packages for internal lending groups, institutional lenders, life insurance, and Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae • Managed shifting and independent priorities of simultaneous loan closings for a 6-person originations team in San Francisco • Avoided unnecessary costs and delays by ensuring timely completion of lender due diligence • Prepared lease briefs, reviewed appraisals and environmental reports, reviewed ALTA surveys and title reports, obtained letters of compliance and copies of building permits from local zoning authority Show less

• Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer

  • May 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Generated new business by networking with commercial real estate owners and built relationships to develop referral networks • Compiled and analyzed financial information in order to prepare and submit loan memos for credit approval • Led evaluation of fractional (tenant-in-common) loans as new product • Generated new business by networking with commercial real estate owners and built relationships to develop referral networks • Compiled and analyzed financial information in order to prepare and submit loan memos for credit approval • Led evaluation of fractional (tenant-in-common) loans as new product