Experience

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  Pikes Peak United Way

  • Colorado Springs,CO

  • Community Investment Volunteer

    • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018
    • Colorado Springs,CO

    Participated in the fund distribution process with 63 community volunteers who allocated more than $1 million to 49 agencies providing programs and services in the areas of health, education and financial stability.

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  WomenShelter Of Long Beach

  • Long Beach,CA

  • Transitional Development Consultant/ProBono Grant Writer/Volunteer Guild Member

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
    • Long Beach,CA

    Assisted the Executive Director in raising funds and awareness of WSLB programs and services to meet the agency's operating budget of $1.4 million.

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  Barlow Respiratory Hospital Foundation

  • Los Angeles,CA

  • Vice President, Fund Development

    • Oct 2005 - May 2013
    • Los Angeles,CA

    Provided management oversight in areas of resource development, public relations, marketing, budget management, staff and volunteer development and relationship building for Barlow Respiratory Hospital. Oversaw operating budget of $1M, including Foundation, Special Events, Capital Campaign, and Marketing.

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  Break The Cycle

  • Development Director

    • Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

    Developed fundraising strategy supporting organization’s effort to expand services to New York, and Washington, DC market places.

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  American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate

  • Los Angeles,CA

  • Senior Vice President/Executive Director

    • Sep 1998 - May 2002
    • Los Angeles,CA

    Provided management oversight in areas of resource development, budget management, staff and volunteer development, program implementation, and key relationships for Western States Affiliate's largest and most pivotal market. Managed three local facilities, with $1.4M budget.

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  United Way, Inc.

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Senior Vice President Resource Development

    • Sep 1989 - Aug 1998
    • Los Angeles, California

    Managed the Annual Campaign by developing and implementing a work plan for all Los Angeles County regions, reversing 5 years of downward trends, and generating an increase for two consecutive years to $59 million.