Experience

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  University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

  • Sacramento, California, United States

  • Director of Fiscal Services

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Sacramento, California, United States

    • Develop the Law School’s annual multi-million operating budget; develop budgetary processes and procedures to meet planning goals and financial targets• Prepare special reports for senior management and the Board of Regents• Analyze the impact of tuition increases and discount rates and their relationship with the operating budget• Manage all law grants and contracts, including preparing grant applications and budgets, budget modifications and analyses, preparing reports of expenditures and requests for funds from the granting agency, processing grant payments from the granting agency, and preparing entries into the University’s financial system. Ensure financial compliance for all grants and contracts in accordance with the funding agency, federal, state, and university requirements• Oversee all Law School accounts to ensure departments are operating within allocations.• Monitor revenue and expenditures of various endowed scholarship and gift accounts and prepare various reports for departments• Oversee position control for Law positions, the development of salary and benefit projections, tracking of vacancies, new hires, and other changes throughout the year, and review and oversee payroll transfers for the Law School• Provide forecasting support for the Office of Admissions as they recruit and admit incoming classes, including providing forecasting of the discount rate of the incoming class• In collaboration with the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Admissions, develop the discounting strategy for each academic yearAdditional Role: Director of Strategic Diversity Initiatives, February 2022 – June 2022• Successfully facilitated the Law School’s Faculty and Staff Retreat in support of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. (February 2023)• Coordinated the Sacramento Campus Unity Graduation and Reception (May 2022)

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  Children’s Home of Stockton

  • Stockton, California, United States

  • Associate Director

    • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
    • Stockton, California, United States

    • In tandem with the CEO lead over 100 employees and a budget of over $10 million dollars• Implemented, managed and supervised the Mental Health, Transition Aftercare, Substance Abuse programs and Performance Quality Improvement• Assisted the CEO with all functions of activities of the organization such as fiscal management, development and implementation of information systems, special projects, funding, programs, budgets, cultivation and donor stewardship, and community outreach• Responsible for providing leadership to the agency’s leadership team• Adhered to and ensured that the agency’s policies and procedures are in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulatory requirements

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  City of Stockton, CA

  • Stockton, California Area

  • Program Manager III

    • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
    • Stockton, California Area

    • Recruited, trained and supervised Administrative Services Department support team• Developed and managed the Administrative Services Department multimillion-dollar annual budget• Prepared cost forecasts, variances to include project closeouts• Prepared and reviewed staff reports and resolutions for the City Administrator, City Council, public and private groups, professional groups and citizens• Planned, organized, and managed work projects, which included the development and implementation and quality control of projects• Coordinated inter-department meeting for information sharing in preparation of public meeting presentations• Managed the Internship program for Administrative Services Department• Oversaw the contract management process for Administrative Services Department• Represented CFO at Citywide meetings and events

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  Womens Center- Youth & Family Services

  • Stockton, California Area

  • Director of Administration

    • Jan 2001 - Jul 2018
    • Stockton, California Area

    Director of Administration, May 2014 - Present•Successfully managed $45 million from private grants and government contracts•Instrumental in the strategic planning process to restructure organization, providing long term profitability•Oversee implementation of client database information system and upgrades to agency technology enhancing the client experience and organization effectiveness.•Strategically manage investments to increase revenue and build agency reserves•Oversee administration, human resources, finance, information technology, facilities maintenance and security departments•Streamlined human resources and finance policies and procedures to improve departmental and agency efficiency; developed and implemented new policies and procedures Finance Director, November 2002 – April 2014•Successfully managed the integration and consolidation of two nonprofit organizations’ finances, human resources, information technology, vendors, and policies and procedures during (2012) merger•Oversaw all levels of fiscal management, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budget management, insurance, risk management, and quality assurance•Prepared profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for Board of Directors•Oversaw equipment and supply management for all sites/departments•Developed and managed organization’s annual budget•Managed private grants and federal, state, county, city and contracts, and worked with other managers and directors to prepare reports and grant applications to funders•Developed and maintained collaborations with community partners to maximize grant opportunities Accountant, January 2001 – October 2002•Responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and billing•Assisted Finance Director with human resources and special projects

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  Institute of Technology

  • Stockton, California Area

  • Human Resources Instructor

    • Apr 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Stockton, California Area

    •Awarded Instructor of the Module twice (monthly award)•Recruited local professionals to speak to classes and provide expertise and inspiration to students, and took students outside the classroom for unique professional development opportunities•Used professional experience to build effective lesson plans and increase student engagement

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  Boys & Girls Club of Stockton

  • Stockton, California Area

  • Office Manager

    • Aug 2000 - Jan 2001
    • Stockton, California Area

    •Reformed operations and procedures, including budgeting, payroll, filing systems, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to improve office efficiency •Assisted CEO with human resources functions, including recruiting, orienting, and training employees

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  National Cancer Institute, National Naval Medical Center

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Administrative Coordintor

    • Jul 1997 - Aug 2000
    • Bethesda, MD

    •Provided general administrative support, prepared and processed payroll for physicians and nurses•Scheduled appointments and provided assistance to patients; maintained patient records •Prepared reports, coordinated pharmaceutical sales events, and supply management