Legislative Fiscal Analyst

• Dec 2021 - Present

Co Chairman

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

Founded the Heights District Neighborhood Coalition to bring together 7 neighborhoods to address issues regarding a proposed mixed-use development to be built adjacent to the neighborhoods.  Recruited a team of 57 volunteers to participate in 4 different committees that all advocated for neighborhoods' priorities regarding the proposed development.  Developed strong relationships with city leaders and was seen as a crucial stakeholder in the project.  Worked with City Planners and City Council members to successfully negotiate the following modifications to the development plans: o Protected 5 local churches from being rezoned, sold and converted to high-density mixed use. o Cooperatively developed a tiered parking ratio for high and mid density areas with sidewalks, and low density areas without sidewalks, which resulted in safer, more equitable neighborhood streets. o Achieved compatible maximum building height for land parcel located in a single-story neighborhood.  Organized community's 2021 Vancouver Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum attended by more than 75 residents.  Strategically planned a written and verbal testimony campaign for the Planning Commission and City Council that received positive attention from city leaders.  Published an Op-Ed and countless Letters to the Editor in The Columbian newspaper to raise awareness on the impact of the new development.  Organized all community meeting invitations, agendas and necessary materials to effectively and efficiently present City Council and Planning Commission meeting summaries, interpretations and analyses.  Ensured proposed policies were in conformance with all adopted plans, documents and municipal codes by liaising with local Land Use attorneys revising proposed policies as necessary. Show less

Business Manager and Owner

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2020

Built a nanny services business which grew to an annual operating budget of $90K/year within the first 8 months. • Marketed services on Care.com and developed a system of identifying core clients. • Clientele increased by 7 times and revenue reached $90,000 within the first 8 months. • Decreased expenses by 25% by identifying lower cost products and implementing cost saving techniques. • Exercised outstanding communication skills to build sterling reputation as an organized, reliable, relationship cultivator. • Managed all office activities and operations while coordinating multiple clients' schedules and unique needs. • Completed all accounting, bookkeeping and budgeting while tracking stocks and supplies and reordering as necessary. Show less

High School English Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2014

Taught English and AP English to 9th, 10th, and 12th grade (approximately 175 students per day). Camas High School, Camas, WA, 2011 to 2014 • Selected for "Pride Inside Award” by the end of first school year by the staff of Camas High School. • Achieved and maintained highest number of student pass rate for Literature and Composition Advanced Placement and state tests by using strong teaching techniques and building strong relationships with students. • Inspired/motivated students to become teachers. • Received positive feedback from the principal as well as parents for remarkable teaching services. • Coached Science Olympiad team, making it to Nationals and took 13th position. Mountain View High School, Vancouver, WA, 2009 to 2011 • Enabled all students to pass the state's 10th-grade writing exam (HSPE). • Recruited as long-term substitute teacher; later hired as full-time for exhibiting high-performance standards. • Led 10th-grade Pre-AP curriculum planning for all 10th grade Pre-AP English teachers. • Established and Advised Mountain View's first Interact Club (the high school Rotary Club). Show less