Experience

New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network [NMSBDC]

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Center Director

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  We provide small business management counseling to existing business owners and to new entrepreneurs as well as assistance on management principles, business finance, and marketing; work to develop relationships with area lenders and other support services to provide resources to small businesses. We provide free one-on-one confidential business counseling and training services to help start, grow, and sustain small businesses throughout Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties .

• Associate Director

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

• Business Advisor

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018



Family Owned Business

• Australia
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Property Manager

  • Jun 1996 - Present

  Manage daily operations for family-owned properties for several residential properties to include tenant selection, maintenance/major repairs, rent collection, manage utilities, execute evictions, and attend court hearings. Manage daily operations for family-owned properties for several residential properties to include tenant selection, maintenance/major repairs, rent collection, manage utilities, execute evictions, and attend court hearings.



Manzano Day School

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Extended Day Programs

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2018

  Boost revenue and performance while mitigating risk by overseeing daily operations and procedure enforcement, employee team, and financial metrics under small business model.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Utilized experience and education to provide leadership and improve classroom dynamics while assisting Lead Teacher; working in tandem to introduce innovative childcare curriculum and foster problem solving, pre-writing, and pre-reading skills.

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  Provided well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring every child's learning style and abilities were addressed. Collaborated with school community to meet the needs of the students and promote school mission and philosophy reflected in teaching.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  Utilized experience and education to provide leadership and improve classroom dynamics while assisting Lead Teacher; working in tandem to introduce innovative childcare curriculum and foster problem solving, pre-writing, and pre-reading skills.

• Classroom Aide

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

  Provided assistance and administrative support to Fourth and Fifth Grade teams; worked in partnership with classroom teachers to provide classroom coverage, lesson presentation, and classroom management. Provided assistance and administrative support to Fourth and Fifth Grade teams; worked in partnership with classroom teachers to provide classroom coverage, lesson presentation, and classroom management.



Keva Juice

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner and Operations Manager

  • Mar 2001 - Mar 2009

  Small Business Owner and Operator of Franchise on Albuquerque's Westside at Riverside Plaza. Responsible for daily operations of only franchised location in Albuquerque market; supervised and managed staff of ten employees; increased sales by 22% through various marketing initiatives and promotions. Small Business Owner and Operator of Franchise on Albuquerque's Westside at Riverside Plaza. Responsible for daily operations of only franchised location in Albuquerque market; supervised and managed staff of ten employees; increased sales by 22% through various marketing initiatives and promotions.



Victoria's Secret

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seasonal Merchandise Trainer and Fashion Consultant

  • Nov 2000 - Mar 2002

  Provided training instruction to all associates on new incentive programs, special promotions, and all merchandise training issues. Provided training instruction to all associates on new incentive programs, special promotions, and all merchandise training issues.



YDI

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Projects Coordinator to President/CEO

  • Jun 1997 - Apr 2000

  Worked with President/CEO on special projects, state and local government relations, and legislative projects and strategies; reorganized and supervised the Summer Youth Employment Program. Worked with President/CEO on special projects, state and local government relations, and legislative projects and strategies; reorganized and supervised the Summer Youth Employment Program.



UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NCLR Community Development Fellow

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 1997

  Distinguished appointment to represent the New Mexico market in various functions of housing development; project identification; housing database development; project analysis; site development; and contact with local, state, and federal agencies. Distinguished appointment to represent the New Mexico market in various functions of housing development; project identification; housing database development; project analysis; site development; and contact with local, state, and federal agencies.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales And Marketing Specialist

  • May 1995 - Aug 1995

  Responsible for direct marketing and advertising with local companies; coordinated statewide promotions and consumer events; participated in intensive training in conjunction with Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency. Responsible for direct marketing and advertising with local companies; coordinated statewide promotions and consumer events; participated in intensive training in conjunction with Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency.



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Intern

  • May 1994 - Aug 1994

  Selected as a summer intern at the Walt Disney World College Program and attended college management courses taught by business leaders; intensive training in cutting edge technology and innovative business strategies with an international focus; earned a Ducktorate Degree from Disney University. Selected as a summer intern at the Walt Disney World College Program and attended college management courses taught by business leaders; intensive training in cutting edge technology and innovative business strategies with an international focus; earned a Ducktorate Degree from Disney University.