Experience

Special Olympics Southern California

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Foundation Relations

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Charitable Ventures

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager, Incubation

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023



Long Beach BLAST (Better Learning for All Students Today)

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

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022



BDA Strategies (Independent Consultant)

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Social Impact and Organizational Strategist

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2021

  • Provides strategic planning and consulting services for nonprofits, foundations, corporations, small businesses or any mission-driven organizations, and individual donors. • Philanthropic advising on evaluation, strategic planning, communications, grant making, corporate social responsibility and network-building to help make a meaningful difference on some of the world's most daunting challenges. • Provides guidance and support for strategic program development to nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and corporations looking to launch, strengthen, or grow their impact. • Offers staff/volunteer training, development planning and implementation, prospect research, positioning, and board development. Show less



Special Olympics Southern California

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Community Engagement

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2020



Autism Speaks

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Field Development - Southern California

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

  • Cultivated new and retain current corporate and community partner relationships. • Created, implemented and analyze corporate engagement programs with Toyota, Activision, Forever 21, and Roland. • Financial management for grant, family services, and development budgets. • Annual development goal of $1 Million, derived from the implementation of events, grant proposals, projects, and impactful relationships with all stakeholders. • Managed, developed, and empowered the Board of Directors and sub-committees with Executive Director. • Assessed and strategized grant making programs for Neighborhood, Community, Swimming Safety, Autism Cares, and Baker Summer Camp grants. • Administered and managed year-round grant-awarding programs in Southern California in addition to ensuring grant compliance amongst grant recipients. • Educated, inspired and generated awareness of autism and the services provided by Autism Speaks through presentations, meetings, and events. • Directed special events, developed and managed committees for - Ed Asner and Friends Poker Tournament and Casino Night, Signature Gala, and family service initiatives (Autism Safety Fairs, First Responders Training). • Team builder and developer for Southern California Chapter. Show less



Special Olympics Southern California

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Implemented all development initiatives, corporate and community partnerships, and grant proposals in Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Regions.• Developed corporate social responsibility programs with Toyota, Mattel, Pioneer Electronics, GlaxoSmithKline and Pepperidge Farms. • Created Bowl for the Gold-LA unified special event that produced a 25% increase from Year 1 to Year 2. • Managed regional programs and development budgets as part of strategic plan implementation.• Cultivated and stewarded relationships with donors through Reveal the Champion stewardship programs and Celebrate Champions donor salon events to become champions in the Special Olympics movement. • Founded and developed Community of Champions-LA leadership board composed of emerging leaders across multiple industries.• Utilized Raiser’s Edge, and Blackbaud Sphere customer relationship management software to manage external stakeholder (donors, corporate, and community partners) relationships. • Managed and grew School Partnership Program by increasing school participation and developing Regional Youth Activation Committee to empower student leaders within the program. Show less

• Manager, Volunteer & Special Events

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Procured a 25% increase ($100,000) corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations for sports competitions and special events.• Served as law enforcement relationship manager to engage agencies with Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) programs throughout Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley while providing leadership to law enforcement leaders to fundraise and enhance SOSC’s visibility in the community.• Oversaw and managed LETR events with committees and community law enforcement leaders. • Managed a steering committee for the Inaugural Malibu Winter Classic Golf Tournament that yielded net revenue of $25K with a three-month planning window.• Built and managed sustainable partnerships with local volunteer committees composed of Special Olympics athletes, families and community members. Show less

• Manager, Programs & Volunteer Services

  • May 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Provided comprehensive volunteer management, including recruitment, training, coordination, recognition and retention.• Conducted volunteer onboarding and training in addition to community education initiatives. • Managed program reporting (including finances, staff time, and additional reports) to ensure compliance for Project UNIFY and School Partnership Program grants. • Managed all aspects of customer service for programs – education, connection, and placation of complaints. • Managed corporate and community volunteers using iVolunteer Pro and GMS software systems. • Cultivated, trained, and managed Internship program and Games Management Teams. • Developed inaugural Project UNIFY programs in five Los Angeles County schools. Show less



AEG

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Coordinator (2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships - Games Organizing Committee)

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Planned and managed operations for the official athlete hotel (Wilshire Grand). • Managed portfolio of corporate sponsorships - Cedars-Sinai, Amtrak, Toyota, and Valerie Cosmetics, while ensuring the implementation of all deliverables. • Cultivated relationships with tour companies and support group to ensure they receive the highest level of service and benefits outlined in their packages. • Organized and conducted meetings with ISU Officials, community officials (LAPD, LAFD, and City of Los Angeles) for policy, safety, and compliance aspects of event. • Recruited, trained, coordinated, managed, and empowered volunteers and staff prior to and during WFSC. • Developed print marketing collateral distributed to athletes and corporate sponsors. Show less