Experience

Pacific Arts Movement

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) is one of the largest media arts organizations in North America that focuses on Asian American and Asian international cinema.MISSION: Pacific Arts Movement presents Pan Asian media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.We fulfill our mission by:- Presenting unique, culturally-enriching programs that would otherwise be inaccessible to the publicEngaging the public in meaningful discourse that promotes positive social change through our programs- Promoting artistic excellence, innovation, and the independent voice- Strengthening San Diego as an arts destination



Boy Scouts of America, San Diego - Imperial Council

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development & Marketing

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Chief development and financial officer on the senior management team, providing strategic oversight and input on the organization’s short and long-term goals with a focus on finance/development and board management; • Providing leadership to development, finance, marketing, and Exploring departments as well as strategic guidance to field operations• Overseeing fiscal operations of an organization with a budget of $5 million in annual operating revenue; responsible for annual budget development, cash flow analysis, short-term and long-term investments, and capital budgeting and campaigns; achieved a balanced budget each year• Directly responsible for $2 million in direct support fundraising each year through various campaigns including annual giving, special events, grant-writing, direct mail, capital initiatives, and other fundraising campaigns• In collaboration with board members and key organizational supporters, secure major gifts to support operating, capital, or endowment initiatives; largest gifts committed include operating - $25,000, capital - $100,000, and endowment - $1,000,000+.• Coordinate a broad platform of annual special events raising over $450,000; all events are facilitated in partnership with the Board of Directors and ongoing event committees; new records have been set each year• Responsible for the design and implementation of an annual giving campaign with more than 15,000 prospective donors; the campaign is carried out through 12 field staff and 50+ dedicated volunteers, raising over $900,000 • Working through the Board of Directors’ nominating and steering committees to continually identify, engage, cultivate, and steward prospective board members, donors, volunteers, and event honorees to ensure a continual pipeline of leadership in all areas of operation• Serving as the primary staff partner to board committees on corporate governance, nominating committee, financial stewardship, investment, and major gifts.

• Development Director

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Lead development and financial officer on the senior management team, providing strategic oversight and input on the organization’s short and long-term goals with a focus on finance/development and board management; • Providing leadership to development and finance departments as well as strategic guidance to field operations• Overseeing fiscal operations of an organization with a budget of $5 million in annual operating revenue; responsible for annual budget development, cash flow analysis, short-term and long-term investments, and capital budgeting and campaigns; achieved a balanced budget each year• Directly responsible for $2 million in direct support fundraising each year through various campaigns including annual giving, special events, grant-writing, direct mail, capital initiatives, and other fundraising campaigns• In collaboration with board members and key organizational supporters, secure major gifts to support operating, capital, or endowment initiatives; largest gifts committed include operating - $25,000, capital - $100,000, and endowment - $1,000,000+.• Coordinate a broad platform of annual special events raising over $450,000; all events are facilitated in partnership with the Board of Directors and ongoing event committees; new records have been set each year• Responsible for the design and implementation of an annual giving campaign with more than 15,000 prospective donors; the campaign is carried out through 12 field staff and 50+ dedicated volunteers, raising over $900,000 • Working through the Board of Directors’ nominating and steering committees to continually identify, engage, cultivate, and steward prospective board members, donors, volunteers, and event honorees to ensure a continual pipeline of leadership in all areas of operation• Serving as the primary staff partner to board committees on corporate governance, nominating committee, finance and investment, major gifts, and endowment development

• District Director/Senior District Executive

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2012

  • Full-time professional executive managing the district operations of Black Mountain District, which is comprised of 86 Scouting units serving a combined total of 2,400+ youth and 1,200+ adult volunteers• Partnered with local volunteers in the District Committee to develop strategies and programs for volunteer cultivation, membership recruitment, individual fundraising, program training, summer and year-round camping, and more• Secured the inaugural honoree for a new annual $200,000+ fundraiser (largest annual fundraising event) • Managed an annual multi-prong $100,000 fundraising campaign, exceeding the goal in multiple years• Oversaw and developed a corporate Marketing and Communications Plan, including the launch and management of new tools through Facebook, Twitter, Google Calendars and an E-Newsletter • Coordinated annual Scouting for Food drive with over 2000 participants, collecting 25 tons of food annually – doubling previous annual efforts through strengthened campaign management and organization



County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services

• Student Worker

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  Developed marketing strategies and a business coalition initiative for disaster preparedness projectsCoordinated over 20 potential partnerships with local businesses and corporationsCoordinated the distribution of 20,000 Family Disaster Plan packets to local universities and youth centersWorked with UCTV for potential TV series on emergency preparedness and emergency management Developed marketing strategies and a business coalition initiative for disaster preparedness projectsCoordinated over 20 potential partnerships with local businesses and corporationsCoordinated the distribution of 20,000 Family Disaster Plan packets to local universities and youth centersWorked with UCTV for potential TV series on emergency preparedness and emergency management



Thurgood Marshall College, University of California

• Resident Advisor

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2006

  Trained in the programming and facilitation of events both small and large scaleTrained in crisis management, emergency response, and moreCoordinated 5 blood drives including volunteers and staff - received record amounts of donorsPromoted a team atmosphere by aiding coworkers with weekly event updates and calendars Trained in the programming and facilitation of events both small and large scaleTrained in crisis management, emergency response, and moreCoordinated 5 blood drives including volunteers and staff - received record amounts of donorsPromoted a team atmosphere by aiding coworkers with weekly event updates and calendars