Experience

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  Jason Mraz Foundation

  • Director of Programming & Operations

    • Jan 2017 - Present

    Our mission is to uplift humanity through arts education and the advancement of equality.Our purpose is to cause peace in the world.Our efforts include:- Creating inclusive programming for artistic training, social development, and personal expression.- Collaborating with existing Equality of Life programs to further our mission.- Championing the artists and humanitarians of tomorrow.- Vocalizing the need for arts in today’s societies.- Serving the under-served.

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  Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Founder and Executive Director

    • Sep 2015 - Present
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is a not-for-profit organization that brings the community together to empower girls through music. RnR Camp SD is a weeklong day camp where girls ages 8-17 use music as a powerful way to communicate and collaborate while being guided by inspirational female mentors. Through music lessons, workshops, group activities, and performance, girls learn skills that help guide them throughout their lives.

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  School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)

  • Richmond, Virginia Area

  • Event Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2019
    • Richmond, Virginia Area

    LIVE ART is a music concert produced full of joy, intrigue and visual art that will feed your heart and soul. Over 140 students perform alongside nationally recognized, award-­winning musicians in a culminating performance event following a unique, 9-­month inclusive arts program. As the Event Manager I coordinate all details with the artist, catering, volunteers, travel and lodging and venue guidelines.

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  Carlsbad Educational Foundation

  • 5631 Palmer Way, Suite L, Carlsbad 92010

  • Marketing and Events Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
    • 5631 Palmer Way, Suite L, Carlsbad 92010

    The Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides private support for public education programs throughout the Carlsbad Unified School District. As a Event Coordinator I am responsible for planning and implementing events such as the Annual Golf Classic at The Crossings at Carlsbad, Carols of Carlsbad at La Costa Resort & Spa, Celebrate Carlsbad Day, CEF's 30th Anniversary Party at the Park Hyatt and other CEF events.

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  Feeding the Soul Foundation

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Director of Events

    • Mar 2010 - Mar 2014
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Feeding the Soul Foundation (FTSF) is a non-profit organization that brings concerts for causes to the community of San Diego. As a Co-founder and Director of Events I was part of a extraordinary team that created concerts for causes.
 Working with professional musicians I am honored we were able to raise funds for non-profits such as: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Brother Benno's Soup Kitchen, Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls LA, LBD Association, Make-A-Wish San Diego, Junior Seau Foundation, Canine Companions for Independence
, Angel Faces, GenerateHope, StandUp for Kids and many more. Over $60,000 donated to local and global foundations and counting

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  Difference Makers International

  • Volunteer SST Training Coordinator

    • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

    www.differencemakersinternational.org

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  Strategic Merchandising Partners

  • Client Services Manager

    • Sep 2003 - Jun 2009

    Built and managed a successful merchandising program for H&R Block for 3 years in 7,000 locations nationwideResponsible for communications and training for 8 Field Managers and over 1,050 field representativesDaily communication to clients as well as daily and weekly reportingOrganized and ensured a smooth execution of shipping materials; POP, spiffs, marketing materials and training materialsCreated and implemented over 80 photo contests per yearCreated training manuals and templates based on client needsBuilt and managed a call center for on call kiosk supportOrganized internal management meetings, events and off site functions

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  Curves for Women

  • Operations Coordinator

    • Nov 2001 - Aug 2003

    Responsible for coordinating 2 locations on policies and proceduresResponsible for all contracts, bank deposits and schedules for over 1,500 membersProvided guidance on weight loss and nutrition to all members

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  Royal Caribbean International

  • Program Coordinator / Youth Staff

    • May 1998 - Oct 2000

    Responsible for coordination activities for children and adults aboard cruise shipsResponsible for weekly reports to upper management

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  Disney Club

  • Event Coordinator / Birthday Party Host

    • Nov 1996 - May 1998

    Responsible for organizing and hosting birthday parties for childrenTrained all new employees on policies and proceduresOther duties included customer service, food and beverage handling and daily reports