Experience

City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Office

• Asset + Development Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Manage municipal real estate portfolio of 500+ properties and over 80 active partnership agreements. Facilitate and manage redevelopment, renovations, and infrastructure projects. Coordinate public private partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and interagencies. Oversee major city facilities including Santa Cruz Wharf, Del Mar Theater, Pacific Station redevelopment. Secure and implement grants totaling over $50 million. Negotiate contractual agreements for use and development of city assets. Develop and apply use strategies for City owned properties. Produce executive briefings, research, and insights around city assets. Track revenues and expenses. Design and implement COVID relief programs, including rent relief, grant seeking, outdoor dining, and business incubator program. Show less



City of San José

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Landscape Designer

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2018

  Oversaw programs including Park Impact Fees/Dedication Ordinance, GIS, Real Estate, and interns.Facilitated master planning and permitting of projects totalling over 10,000 housing units. Developed and implemented innovated funding mechanisms including special districts and subsidies.Negotiated dedication and improvement of new public space totalling more than 65 acres.Planned, designed, acquired, funded or significantly advanced more than 20 new parks.Researched, managed, developed ballot measure supporting parks + community services.Developed partnerships with Trust for Public Land, school districts, Rotary, and community groups.Secured more than $40 million in grants and over $2.5 million for placemaking + community activation.Conducted infrastructure backlog analysis + drove findings to implement GIS enabled business intelligence and CMMS system. Trained staff on data integrity processes.Developed departmental and citywide narratives in concert with executive and elected leadership.Drafted, negotiated, and executed real estate and development contracts.Advised executive staff on policy, development, and real estate matters. Devised and published nexus recommendations + mapping for 300M five year Capital Improvement Budget. Show less

• Graduate Research Assistant; Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhood Services

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Supported Capital Improvement Division, including development of budget docs. + briefing materials.Designed and conducted parks and recreation GIS inventory and facilities analysis.Performed site selection study for major bond funded regional sports facility.Apprenticed under registered Landscape Architects (RLA) on capital improvement construction projects. Provided analytical and technical support for growing placemaking + business intelligence programs.



The Yardhouse Restaurant

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bartender

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

  - Provided food and beverage service at busy 500 seat restaurant in prime retail district. - Trained new staff. - Ensured quality and inventory control. - Operated state of the art keg / tap system. - Provided food and beverage service at busy 500 seat restaurant in prime retail district. - Trained new staff. - Ensured quality and inventory control. - Operated state of the art keg / tap system.



Sustainable San Mateo County

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  - Researched and produced maps supporting the annual Sustainable San Mateo County Indicators Report. - Collected and analyzed demographic and economic data. - Produced visually appealing and graphically designed materials. - Collaborated with lead researcher and faculty advisor. - Researched and produced maps supporting the annual Sustainable San Mateo County Indicators Report. - Collected and analyzed demographic and economic data. - Produced visually appealing and graphically designed materials. - Collaborated with lead researcher and faculty advisor.



The Sierra Grille

• United States
• Restaurants

• Business Consultant + Bartender

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  - Advised owner on permitting, pro-forma, and modeling of new brewery facility (now BLDG 8 Brewery). - Provided food and beverage service in upscale casual beer and dining establishment. - Developed in depth product knowledge of wines, craft beer, and cuisine. - Conversed with patrons, promoted local events, and networked with community. - Advised owner on permitting, pro-forma, and modeling of new brewery facility (now BLDG 8 Brewery). - Provided food and beverage service in upscale casual beer and dining establishment. - Developed in depth product knowledge of wines, craft beer, and cuisine. - Conversed with patrons, promoted local events, and networked with community.



Five Colleges, Inc.

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Researcher - Mellon Foundation Grant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  - Conducted primary and secondary research on water use across a variety of historic landscapes at Sturbridge Village, Naumkeag, and Hancock Shaker Village. - Organized and produced archival materials supporting an application for UNESCO status at Hancock Shaker Village. - Coordinated with fellow researchers to identify and map historic water system infrastructure. - Developed interpretive materials for several sites. - Evaluated historic resources under the Secretary of Interior Standards for preservation of historic resources. - Liaised with onsite management, preservationists, and researchers. Show less



Gateway Real Estate Group

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agent & Listings Director

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2010

  Managed a proprietary real estate listing database of more than 30,000 active rental and sales properties. Coordinated regular updates with data entry staff, between offices, and more the 4,500 property owners. Implemented database integration with purchased database, including confirmation of data integrity and establishing relationships with new proprty owners. Conducted real estate transactions including leasing, marketing, client conversion, and contracts. Standardized property assessments between three offices and 45+ active agents. Liased bwtween brokers, agents, and owners. Show less



Zocco's Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2008

  - Oversaw operations under new chef/owner of 200 seat Italian Restaurant. - Directed offsite and onsite catering operations. - Managed front of house staff/operations. - Conducted inventory and purchasing. - Updated website and facilitated online ordering. - Advised owner on business procedures and practices. - Oversaw operations under new chef/owner of 200 seat Italian Restaurant. - Directed offsite and onsite catering operations. - Managed front of house staff/operations. - Conducted inventory and purchasing. - Updated website and facilitated online ordering. - Advised owner on business procedures and practices.