Chief of Staff

• Apr 2023 - Present

As the COS, I participate in developing an overall organizational strategy and set of programs that results from and amplifies Larta’s mission. I am part of Larta’s Executive Leadership Team and serve as a key advisor to the CEO. I assist in the management of organizational priorities as well as serving as a point of contact or gatekeeper between top management and other stakeholders. I partner with leadership and key staff across Programs, Development, Innovation, Operations, Venture Studio, and other teams. Show less

Peace Partner

• May 2018 - Present

Assist start ups and small to medium sized businesses with conflict resolution solutions and conflict prevention coaching. Assist with strategic planning regarding HR systems to align them with organizational mission, vision and values. • Conflict resolution facilitation and mediation • Organizational Culture Development • Leadership and Staff retreats • Strategic Human Resources Planning, Design and Development • Strategic Planning for nonprofit organizations • Assessments I collaborate with the following consultancies: Dynamic Team Solutions (dynamicteamsolutions.org) Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, Inc. (pollackpeacebuilding.com) Show less

Graduate Student

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

Externships with: * Office of the Ombuds, Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA * Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Los Angeles, CA * Center for Conflict Resolution, Los Angeles, CA Externships with: * Office of the Ombuds, Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA * Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Los Angeles, CA * Center for Conflict Resolution, Los Angeles, CA

Training Manager

• May 2015 - Oct 2016

Lead Training function. Engage in all tactical and strategic aspects of learning and development. Promote employee engagement and cultural transformation to a learning organization. * Set up training system, enabling the company to implement learning programs for all functional and operational areas, including the development of gap analysis, training plans, and measurement collection. * Applied corporate performance management process to business unit allowing the company to realize the first complete Annual Appraisal program. * Trained subject matter experts in basic adult learning theory, and on the job training and classroom training skills to provide a cadre of trainers from functional areas. * Obtained $65,000 in State of California funding to offset training cost to the company. * Managed training team, leveraging subject matter experts and local community college personnel to accomplish training objectives. Show less

Leadership Consultant, Coach and Trainer

• Jul 2007 - May 2015

Consulted with organizations in the areas of Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development and Effectiveness. Coached leaders from front-line through executives on emotional intelligence and their leadership style for improved and enhanced leadership and business performance. Trained employees at all levels in a variety of leadership and soft skills topics. Consulted with small businesses regarding performance management, recruitment and general HR issues. Some projects completed: * Staff Retreat on developing goals and objectives, LARTA, California, USA (nonprofit) * Designed and delivered training and coaching program for supervisors in Spanish, Adams Steel, Anaheim, CA, USA (steel recycling) * Leadership Coaching for startup biotech executive, Southern CA, USA * Coaching for leadership and organizational structure for international NGO executive, remote, USA * Business writing and communication coaching for various human resources managers, remote, USA Show less

Workshop Facilitator / Trainer

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2015

Facilitated and trained classes in Spanish and English on the following topics: * Business and Report Writing * Communicating with Diplomacy, Tact and Credibility * Communication and Influence * Conflict Resolution * Counseling, Coaching and Mentoring * Critical Thinking * Customer Service * Dealing with Difficult People * Decision Making * Delegation * Emotional Intelligence * Influencing * Time Management * Planning - Goals and Objective * Interviewing Techniques * Leadership * Listening and Memory Skills * Management Skills for New Managers * * Conducting Meetings * Motivating Employees * Understanding the Multigenerational Workforce * Presentation Skills * Persuasion * Stress Management * Introduction to Supervision * Team Building Show less

Workshop Facilitator

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

Facilitated workshops, in Spanish and English, for Exxon Mobil on Leadership and Safety, Communication, Interpersonal Skills and Behavioral Style. Facilitated workshops, in Spanish and English, for Exxon Mobil on Leadership and Safety, Communication, Interpersonal Skills and Behavioral Style.

Corporate Trainer

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

Led workshops on Safety and Leadership in Spanish and English for various companies in the Oil and Gas industry, working with Roughnecks to Vice Presidents. Led workshops on Safety and Leadership in Spanish and English for various companies in the Oil and Gas industry, working with Roughnecks to Vice Presidents.

Development Support Manager

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

Developed Training Academy, served as HR Generalist for produce packaging business unit, coached organizational leaders from front line managers to General Manager, served as key team member for change management initiative for the acquisition of two business units.* Successfully integrated over 500 employees from two acquired business units through training (in Spanish and English), coaching and counseling on culture and values, core skills and the performance management process.* Served as Interim HR Generalist for the produce packaging business unit, directing three HR professionals and supporting employees and leadership team during a key time of transition.* Increased learning opportunities by approximately 85% to Campus employees through the development of a training academy which included training and events for technical, operations and leadership topics. Show less

Leadership Training Manager

• Jul 2008 - Oct 2010

Develop leaders in a retail environment focusing on Store Managers, District Managers and home office staff. Coached District Managers to better lead and manage their Store Managers. Training include leadership development, service leadership, and planning and other processes.

Member

• 2007 - 2007

Training Analyst and Trainer II

• 2005 - 2007

Training analysis, training and training project management. Developed and delivered training in leadership, performance management and facilitation skills for managers. Conducted learning analysis, developed learning events and collaborated with IT and Business Analyst on major software renovation project as key learning representative. Trained over 800 Mortgage Bankers, managers and functional staff in mortgage basics, leadership/soft skills, facilitation skills, core skills and major software update. Show less

Special Education Teacher

• 2003 - 2005

Fourth through eighth grade teacher for students with learning disabilities, high functioning autism and behavioral challenges. Taught all subjects. Created innovative ways to engage students in grade-level subjects regardless of reading or mathematics performance levels. Fourth through eighth grade teacher for students with learning disabilities, high functioning autism and behavioral challenges. Taught all subjects. Created innovative ways to engage students in grade-level subjects regardless of reading or mathematics performance levels.

Organizational Development Consultant

• Mar 1995 - Aug 2003

Raised over $5 million for community programs. Worked with Executive Director to develop a new department: designed structure, created strategic goals and identified hiring requirements. Co-founded a region-wide networking organization to leverage resources, financial and human, to ensure the most effective and efficient use of funding raised to support community initiatives. Served for 1 year as Interim Executive Director of woman’s shelter, overseeing staff of 36. Trained Boards of Directors on roles and responsibilities; led strategic planning meetings and retreats with Boards of Directors and serves as Advisor to Board Members. Show less

Interim Executive Director

• Jun 1998 - May 1999

Led anti-domestic violence organization of approximately 40 employees with three locations, including a shelter and two offices. Raised $800,000 through grant funding and fundraising. Led anti-domestic violence organization of approximately 40 employees with three locations, including a shelter and two offices. Raised $800,000 through grant funding and fundraising.