Experience

Montgomery Entertainment, LLC

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Management: Sponsor Success Lead, Executive Management

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  - Sponsor Production and Sponsor Success Services - SaaStr Annual 2022/2023, SaaStr APAC 2023, SaaStr Europa 2023 - Executive Management - Events Management - Sponsor Production and Sponsor Success Services - SaaStr Annual 2022/2023, SaaStr APAC 2023, SaaStr Europa 2023 - Executive Management - Events Management



Los Angeles Unified School District

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

• Community Representative /Parent Center Director (PCD)

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Community Engagement - Liaison between parent community, teachers and Administration. Covid -19 Testing Lead, Special Events & Management, Parent & Community Workshops & Engagement & Charter Board Parent onboarding & development Community Engagement - Liaison between parent community, teachers and Administration. Covid -19 Testing Lead, Special Events & Management, Parent & Community Workshops & Engagement & Charter Board Parent onboarding & development



Veteran Delivery Services

• Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Sep 2021

  Spearhead business development through streamlined operations, optimized customer experience, targeted marketing and capitalizing on sales opportunities. VDS is a Delivery Service Partner (DSP) with Amazon. ► Leadership: Maximize productivity through strategic leadership and mentoring of employees and seasonal labor. Direct strategic time management initiatives that optimize customer experience. ► Training & Development: Boost staff performance by planning, developing, and executing on-boarding and targeted training initiatives across operations. Develop team building programs to optimize performance and increase employee retention. ► Process Improvements: Developed core office systems, which resulted an increase in efficiency across operations. Manage special troubleshooting projects, maintenance updates and report generation. ► Procurement: Design and procure company merchandise, realizing a 15% cost savings that contributed to the bottom-line. Show less



ENCINO ELEMENTARY E-TEAM, INC.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-President & Co-Treasurer

  • 2018 - 2021

  Direct business affairs for the 501(c)3 non-profit and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO); drive the E-Team’s mission to enhance learning enrichment programs for all students, teachers, and staff. ► Community Engagement: Foster long-term relationships and build rapport with students, teachers, school administrators, support staff, and parents. ► Fundraising: Raised $275K pre-pandemic for annual fundraising, in addition to surpassing fundraising expectations during the pandemic year 2020 to attain $100K; achieved funding for physical education, science, computer lab, programs, technology equipment and various software licenses for the school. ► Leadership: Maintain a supportive, secure, and respectful PTO environment; promoted the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions, and behaviors. ► Cost Savings: Build community partnerships and corporate sponsors, resulting in 20%-70% cost savings or pro bono donations in event services. ► Process Improvements: Developed and implemented sustainable best practices for board processes and procedures, including onboarding binders, forms, templates, google drive, organizational applications, etc. Pivoted during the pandemic to transition all processes for community events and fundraising initiatives to a virtual format. Show less



George P Johnson Experience Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Management Lead

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Client: Rodan & Fields "R+F 2017 Convention" - Las Vegas ► Developed & managed Owners & Executive Management team ► Managed communication and room requirements for R+F with Executive hotel ► Coordinated transportation bidding, negotiation, budget, planning & logistics on behalf of client ► Negotiated nearly 20% transportation rate savings for client ► Developed security plan & partnered with Security Lead on Owner's & Executives protection & venue access /route plans ► Developed & redesigned Owners & Executive Food & Beverage menus and budget ► Defined Executive Agendas & Executive Management plan ► Onboarded & managed (6) handlers pre-event and onsite ► Led site visit & hotel walk-throughs with AE teams ► Collaborated with onsite makeup artist/stylists staff and area leads (Security, Event Services, Recognition Leads, Transportation Vendor, Hotel Leads) ► Provided onsite support & direction/escorting for Convention functions (rehearsals, backstage, sessions, recognition parties/functions etc.) Show less



Brookfield Properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Property Manager

  • Dec 2009 - Apr 2016

  Oversaw all property management & tenant & community events of 1M square foot commercial high-rise property for one of the largest sustainable real estate developers in the world: ► Contract Negotiations: Managed contracted services bid process, contract negotiation, tenant & capital improvements & subsequent provision services in accordance with Annual Budget. ► Community Events: Produced tenant & community engagement events (stair climbs, green fair, emergency preparedness, etc.) and increased tenant engagement by 20% as a result. ► Relationship Building: Visited 52 tenants monthly for 6 years; achieved excellent customer service ratings in annual Tenant Survey. Show less



Geraldine Hernandez-Abisror

• Special Event Production & Artist Management

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

  ART / MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT ► Carrie Ann Inaba, Dancing with the Stars -Executive Assistant Management - Los Angeles, CA ► Makana Music - West Coast Tour Coordination & Booking - Hawaii/Los Angeles ► The Sheds - Management & Booking - Los Angeles, CA ► Amy Nelder, Fine Art - New York ART / MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT ► Carrie Ann Inaba, Dancing with the Stars -Executive Assistant Management - Los Angeles, CA ► Makana Music - West Coast Tour Coordination & Booking - Hawaii/Los Angeles ► The Sheds - Management & Booking - Los Angeles, CA ► Amy Nelder, Fine Art - New York



Rita Barela Productions

• Event Coordinator/Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jan 2010

  ► Served as an Event Coordinator & Manager for high net worth - private, public & city events. ► Experienced in international & domestic event management ► Served as an Event Coordinator & Manager for high net worth - private, public & city events. ► Experienced in international & domestic event management



Hollywood Pop Academy

• Hollywood, CA

• Events Director

  • 2007 - Jan 2008

  ► Produced Music Showcases, A/R Showcases, Developed Music Programs, & Special Events & Marketing at Hollywood & Highland Complex. ► Co-Produced 1st Hollywood Pop Academy + Musicians Institute Choir for Stevie Wonder House Full of Toys Concert. (Letter of Recommendation from President available upon request) ► Produced Music Showcases, A/R Showcases, Developed Music Programs, & Special Events & Marketing at Hollywood & Highland Complex. ► Co-Produced 1st Hollywood Pop Academy + Musicians Institute Choir for Stevie Wonder House Full of Toys Concert. (Letter of Recommendation from President available upon request)



Seth Riggs' Speech Level Singing Intl'

• Executive Director

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

  ►Managed Seth Riggs Studio: Bookings & A List Celebrity Clients ► Manage 500+ vocal coach network and interested pre certified instructors; planned annual teacher conference & summer camp, developed merchandise for company. (Letter of Recommendation from Seth Riggs, Founder/President available upon request) ►Managed Seth Riggs Studio: Bookings & A List Celebrity Clients ► Manage 500+ vocal coach network and interested pre certified instructors; planned annual teacher conference & summer camp, developed merchandise for company. (Letter of Recommendation from Seth Riggs, Founder/President available upon request)



GENERATION EARTH / Mayor Gavin Newsom, City & County San Francisco

• San Francisco, California, United States

• Director of Operations -Generation Earth for United Nations World Environment Day 2005

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2005

  Successfully organized first U.N. World Environment Day hosted in the United States with the Mayor’s Office/San Francisco Department of Environment & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Secured founding sponsors and assisted in raising $4 million in private funds, coordinated & advanced the Mayor's from the world’s largest cities and managed execution of coordinating 300 green community events. ►Solicit & secure sponsors, donors and sponsorship fulfillment ►Work with Mayor Gavin Newsom’s Office, Department of Environment Director, Jared Bluemenfeld, U.N.E.P. officials, State EPA, NGO's, Event Producers, Chairperson & Communications Director to coordinate and manage WED2015 event ►Managed ongoing communications prior and during event and advanced International & National Mayors, Elected Officials, Sponsors ►Coordinate meetings w/State Officials, U.N. Officials, Mayors office ►Manage budgets, a/p, a/r, financial assistance to invited developing countries ►Liaison and managed invited Mayors from the 100 largest cities w/media & Mayor's Protocol Office ►Secure & maintain offices headquarters at U.N. Plaza ►Develop proposals, RFP, from city vendors, contractors for website buildout, hotels etc. ►Co-Produce special event sponsorship Letters of Reference/recommendations from UNEP, Sponsors www.wed2005.org Show less



City and County of San Francisco

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Confidential Assistant & Commission Appointment Secretary to Mayor Willie Brown Jr.

  • 2002 - 2004

  Efficiently managed the demands on the Mayor’s time & finalized schedule and priorities daily. Displayed political sensitivity in dealing with scheduling requests, managed internal & external calls & relations with high profile visitors, Federal, State, Local elected officials, International Delegates, City Department Heads and community leaders & stakeholders; safeguarded Mayor’s time. Performed a variety of special assignments for the Mayor often involved with politically sensitive issues and requiring a high degree of independent judgement and sound political acumen. Assisted in event planning, organizing & ensuring logistical and security arrangements were met and served on occasion as a Co-Host for a variety of Mayor’s events. Managed City Commissioner database, public inquiries & requests. Provided due diligence and recommendations to the Mayor on potential Commissioner candidates on open seats. Liaise between Mayor, Board of Supervisors & City Commissioners and planned Commission Swearing in ceremonies. (Letter of Recommendation from Mayor Willie Brown Jr., of San Francisco available upon request) Show less



San Francisco Democratic Party

• San Francisco, CA

• Event Planner & Fundraiser

  • Mar 2001 - Mar 2001

  Plan annual Fundraiser Event. (Letter of Recommendation) Plan annual Fundraiser Event. (Letter of Recommendation)



San Francisco, Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr.

• Event Planner & Fundraiser

  • Sep 2000 - Nov 2000

  Fundraising Events: Sen. John Burton, Childrens Fund, Carol Liu, Fundraising Events: Sen. John Burton, Childrens Fund, Carol Liu,