Experience

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  Palm Springs Villagefest

  • Board Member

    • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

    An advisory Board appointed by Palm Springs City Council to interpret and manage the rules and regulations of the Palm Springs Villagefest. This Board oversees permitting and programs associated with this weekly historic city event.

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  Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

  • Palm Springs, CA

  • Events & Development Coordinator

    • Apr 2017 - May 2020
    • Palm Springs, CA

    Managed and implemented multiple[le duties for Native Cultural Museum. From small meetings to 1,000 person day long events. Represented the Museum in press, TV and meetings. Duties included quarterly newsletter, fundraising, Public Relations, advertising, programing as well as a high level of ...

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  B. Cumming Company

  • Northridge, California

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Northridge, California

    Handle Social Media, Contract graphic Design, Website Overhaul & Management. work with distributors and wholesalers.

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  O'Virginia

  • Richmond, Virginia Area

  • President / Owner

    • Sep 2012 - Mar 2015
    • Richmond, Virginia Area

    O'Virginia LLC. Dedicated to the little guy. Selling VA and US made items, crafted by hand with pride. Supporting ourselves and our neighbors the old fashioned way. Having sent products to 57 countries and the North Pole, we take great pride what we sell and how we take care of our client...

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  Greater Richmond Tourism Association

  • Richmond, Virginia Area

  • President

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Richmond, Virginia Area

    The Greater Richmond Tourism Association (GRTA) is a professional networking organization that brings together representatives from world class museums, attractions, hotels, restaurants and related businesses.

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  BayBio

  • South San Francisco California

  • Director of Development and Corporate Relations

    • May 2008 - 2011
    • South San Francisco California

    Established and cultivate relationship and strategies to maximize value to both the Association and its membership. Personally managed the highest level "Partner" members and membership team. Retained sponsorship funds for events, meetings and special projects

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  William S. Graham Melanoma Foundation

  • Hayward CA

  • V.P. of Development

    • Aug 2007 - Oct 2007
    • Hayward CA

    Developed new projects and funding paths for a small non-profit focused on Melanoma education and prevention.

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  Folsom Street Events

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Executive Director

    • Jul 2001 - Oct 2005
    • San Francisco, CA

    Managed all aspects of running, developing and executing two large events (14 Thousand and 400 Thousand attendees) which raised funds for area non-profits. Duties included liaising with Beneficiaries, community groups, city officials, Police, Fire and all related city agencies. Represented orga...

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  Gotham Body Jewelry

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Manager

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Accessory and service company with retail locations and national mail order business.