Director Of Development

• Jun 2017 - Present

I support El Nido Family Centers because it is much easier to PREPARE our kids than REPAIR them. For 100 years, this agency and team of nearly 200 talented individuals has helped countless thousands of youth and families across LA. My work is building a network of individuals, corporations, and foundations to financially support our work and help vulnerable children, youth, and families.

South L.A. Region Director

• Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

Director of Development

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

One of LA's longest serving social service organizations, and a critical resource to the LA Harbor Community. I was proud to serve during a critical and challenging period - by bringing in over $5M in financial support, serving as interim Executive Director during an unexpected crisis, and expanding the network of supporters 3x. One of LA's longest serving social service organizations, and a critical resource to the LA Harbor Community. I was proud to serve during a critical and challenging period - by bringing in over $5M in financial support, serving as interim Executive Director during an unexpected crisis, and expanding the network of supporters 3x.

Chief Financial Officer, Founding Board Member

• Jun 2006 - Feb 2016

> Collaborated with distinguished founding body to grow a committee into a nonprofit > Created strategic plan to support 501c3 formation > Designed and developed fundraising, marketing, advertising materials > Designed website and social networking strategy > Grew and collaborated our community and constituents > Collaborated with distinguished founding body to grow a committee into a nonprofit > Created strategic plan to support 501c3 formation > Designed and developed fundraising, marketing, advertising materials > Designed website and social networking strategy > Grew and collaborated our community and constituents

Director of Business Development

• Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

> Supported business growth in the LA harbor region by building strategic partnerships; > Promoted business advocacy with public sector and elected officials; > Designed, developed the Chamber website and social media into a robust tools for members and visitors; > Event planning, marketing, technology support, donor development, and member acquisition and retention. > Supported business growth in the LA harbor region by building strategic partnerships; > Promoted business advocacy with public sector and elected officials; > Designed, developed the Chamber website and social media into a robust tools for members and visitors; > Event planning, marketing, technology support, donor development, and member acquisition and retention.

President

• Jun 2004 - Jun 2011

> Launched, grew, franchised, and sold tech services company providing support for small business and individuals; > Supported 2,000+ clients including community leaders, non-profit organizations; chambers of commerce, local government, and local businesses/industries; > Captured 25%+ local market for similar technology services and realized an average of 230% revenue growth YOY until successful sale; > Hired and led a diverse team of industry professionals; >… Show more > Launched, grew, franchised, and sold tech services company providing support for small business and individuals; > Supported 2,000+ clients including community leaders, non-profit organizations; chambers of commerce, local government, and local businesses/industries; > Captured 25%+ local market for similar technology services and realized an average of 230% revenue growth YOY until successful sale; > Hired and led a diverse team of industry professionals; > Developed and managed all aspects of business strategy including product design, service delivery, and client fulfillment; Show less > Launched, grew, franchised, and sold tech services company providing support for small business and individuals; > Supported 2,000+ clients including community leaders, non-profit organizations; chambers of commerce, local government, and local businesses/industries; > Captured 25%+ local market for similar technology services and realized an average of 230% revenue growth YOY until successful sale; > Hired and led a diverse team of industry professionals; >… Show more > Launched, grew, franchised, and sold tech services company providing support for small business and individuals; > Supported 2,000+ clients including community leaders, non-profit organizations; chambers of commerce, local government, and local businesses/industries; > Captured 25%+ local market for similar technology services and realized an average of 230% revenue growth YOY until successful sale; > Hired and led a diverse team of industry professionals; > Developed and managed all aspects of business strategy including product design, service delivery, and client fulfillment; Show less

IT & Marketing Specialist

• Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

Delivered: > Developed marketing strategy and brand positioning to expand revenue for Kenya's only community-owned and operated luxury eco-lodge > Designed and built website, including SEO optimization, property booking portal, and trained in-house team to maintain and update these resources. > Created online giving program to facilitate international donations. Delivered: > Developed marketing strategy and brand positioning to expand revenue for Kenya's only community-owned and operated luxury eco-lodge > Designed and built website, including SEO optimization, property booking portal, and trained in-house team to maintain and update these resources. > Created online giving program to facilitate international donations.

Secure Livelihoods Volunteer

• Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

VSO is the world's leading independent, international development charity that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO's vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfill their potential. VSO promotes volunteering to fight poverty and disadvantage. We bring people together to share skills, creativity, and learning to build a better world. VSO is the world's leading independent, international development charity that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO's vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfill their potential. VSO promotes volunteering to fight poverty and disadvantage. We bring people together to share skills, creativity, and learning to build a better world.