Experience

City of Vacaville
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Public Relations Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Alameda County Fire Department

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fire Public Affairs Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

  Alameda County Fire Department



City of Vallejo, California

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant to the City Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2020

  Robust skill set in directing high priority projects and programs to successful outcomes: - City’s cannabis program (securing over $10 million in special tax revenue in 4 years) - City-wide branding initiative - Property Accessed Clean Energy Programs - Participatory Budgeting (First City-wide process in the U.S.) - Completed an in-depth analysis and re-write of the City's procurement and contracting Ordinance. Single-handedly developed a technological, workflow system to guide… Show more Robust skill set in directing high priority projects and programs to successful outcomes: - City’s cannabis program (securing over $10 million in special tax revenue in 4 years) - City-wide branding initiative - Property Accessed Clean Energy Programs - Participatory Budgeting (First City-wide process in the U.S.) - Completed an in-depth analysis and re-write of the City's procurement and contracting Ordinance. Single-handedly developed a technological, workflow system to guide all City staff through the procurement and contracting processes. - Developed the Council actions, coordinated with the Clerk’s Office and led the successful 2016 ballot initiative and education campaign to make permanent the City’s transaction and use tax. - Negotiated multi-million dollar MOUs for animal sheltering and animal control. - Participated as key member on the City’s budget team. Served in the capacity of communications director/public information officer: - Developed and implemented a City-wide communications plan and strategy and coordinated a team of staff across the organization to consistently and effectively engage with the public. - Provided real-time messaging during Emergency Operation Center (EOC) activations. - Oversaw City website remodel in 2012 and redesign in 2018, and served as the City’s webmaster. - Collaborated on three City Manager’s Office publications. Monitored and updated social media, online discussion forums, website and employee intranet, maintaining current and relevant information. - Politically aware and astute, gained through experience in leading City Council Ad-Hoc Committees to develop zoning code amendments, regulatory standards, licensing agreements and MOUs. - Built, repaired and enhanced trust and legitimacy between the City and community, impressing upon each member that every vote counts. - Participated on the City’s labor negotiations team. - Launched an employee survey as the first step to evolving the City’s culture.

• Administrative Analyst II

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2016



City of Pinole

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting Recreation Director / Youth Services Coordinator

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2012

  City of Pinole Provided administrative leadership, oversight and coordination of a municipal recreation department. Performed Acting Recreation Director duties including management over all programs and facilities, and supervision of department staff. Prepared the annual Recreation Department budget, reports, and presentations to the City Council. Provided fiscal analysis and management of a fully cost recovered budget. Developed annual fee schedules through budget analysis and comparative program research.… Show more Provided administrative leadership, oversight and coordination of a municipal recreation department. Performed Acting Recreation Director duties including management over all programs and facilities, and supervision of department staff. Prepared the annual Recreation Department budget, reports, and presentations to the City Council. Provided fiscal analysis and management of a fully cost recovered budget. Developed annual fee schedules through budget analysis and comparative program research. Updated department goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Selected, trained, coached and evaluated assigned personnel; coordinated staff training; worked with employees to correct deficiencies; implemented discipline and termination procedures as needed. Presided over small administrative unit and negotiated a two-year MOU during concessionary bargaining which included benefit reductions. Show less



Seneca Center

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Sep 2007

  Concord, CA Collaborated and partnered with peers to manage a large community treatment facility. Served as role model, counselor and confidant for severely emotionally disturbed teenagers. Responsibilities included staffing, lead management support, senior management team member, and compliance tracking of mental health interventions to ensure licensing standards and funding requirements were met.