Experience

Project QUEST, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Development and Community Relations Officer

  • Dec 2021 - 2 years 1 month

  San Antonio, Texas Responsible for all facets of business development including grant administration, donor engagement, philanthropic participation, alumni relations, marketing, communications and events. Cultivate and build effective corporate, governmental, business and individual relationships essential to the Project QUEST mission. Develop comprehensive grant and fundraising campaign in support of stated business objectives, participant outcomes and mission fulfillment. Maintain highly visible external… Show more Responsible for all facets of business development including grant administration, donor engagement, philanthropic participation, alumni relations, marketing, communications and events. Cultivate and build effective corporate, governmental, business and individual relationships essential to the Project QUEST mission. Develop comprehensive grant and fundraising campaign in support of stated business objectives, participant outcomes and mission fulfillment. Maintain highly visible external presence and coordinates development efforts through regular contacts and/or meetings. Oversee community outreach and recruitment efforts to ensure program enrollment goals. Show less



Unite Us

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Community Engagement Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  San Antonio, Texas, United States Connecting health and social care organizations to build a local network through the Unite Us platform. Provide community outreach to increase awareness of platform and build regional partnerships. Provide platform on-boarding and training to partner organizations. Community engagement



Health Care Service Corporation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Affairs Specialist- Texas Lead

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2021

  San Antonio, Texas Lead, coordinate and manage multiple local and statewide projects. Develop and maintain working relationships with business groups, community stakeholders and leaders. Support internal and external lines of business. Manage regional and statewide budgets, agreements, community engagement , and deliverables. Provide consultative guidance in community and client relationship efforts. Serve as Manager for statewide grant program, overseeing review, awarding, on-boarding and management of grantees.



NEISD

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Family Specialist

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2019

  San Antonio, Texas Area Lead, coordinate and implement projects and community events. Serve as a campus leader and primary liaison between community, business groups and campus. Identify community and campus needs and seek partnerships to meet the need. Develop and deliver bilingual community presentations. Provide staff briefings and training's on matters affecting students and community.



South Texas PreCollege Advisors

• Founder & Principal Advisor

  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2017

  Texas, United States SOUTH TEXAS PRECOLLEGE ADVISORS IS A PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM. Develop and deliver presentations and workshops to organizations with the purpose of increasing awareness of the higher education process and increasing access. Provide individual students, families and small group’s expert assessment, guidance and formulation of education plans. Designed and developed program curriculum aimed at increasing parental involvement in low income communities.



City of San Antonio

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator

  • Nov 2005 - Feb 2007

  Coordinated and implemented City’s community outreach and education efforts for assigned department. Designed and delivered community presentations, classroom instruction and media awareness programs. Principle liaison between City, nonprofit and private sector entities. Developed Spanish language education and outreach material for citywide distribution.



Keep San Antonio Beautiful

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2005 - Feb 2007

  Managed and coordinated the operations of a citywide community service nonprofit. Lead and implement projects. Developed and implemented the organization’s goals, programs and strategic plan. Directed the development of community outreach, events and education information campaigns. Served as the principle liaison between government, private and community organizations. Responsible staff development and training.



City of Los Angeles

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Aide & District Director

  • Oct 2000 - Nov 2005

  Directed and coordinated constituent services and community service projects for assigned district. Manage operations and staff of two district offices and supervision and training of subordinate staff. Developed, designed and delivered bilingual community education efforts. Interpret and communicate policies, procedures and program information to community and media outlets. Serve as a liaison to civic and non-governmental organizations. Assessed and developed action plans to address… Show more Directed and coordinated constituent services and community service projects for assigned district. Manage operations and staff of two district offices and supervision and training of subordinate staff. Developed, designed and delivered bilingual community education efforts. Interpret and communicate policies, procedures and program information to community and media outlets. Serve as a liaison to civic and non-governmental organizations. Assessed and developed action plans to address individual and community-based concerns. Identify special programs and refer residents as needed. Responsible for the review, formulation and drafting of legislation. Developed and implemented bilingual community outreach and public relations on policy issues and priorities of the office.

• Council Aide

  • 2000 - 2004



California State Assembly

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assembly Fellow

  • Sep 1999 - Sep 2000