Experience

Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise
• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Development

  • Jun 2023 - Present


Skid Row Housing Trust

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Specialist

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

  Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management • Portfolio management, establish and execute stewardship plan including publicity for major gifts • Partner with board and staff to cultivate, solicit, and steward their support • Meet with potential Donors and Grantors to assess funding opportunities • Conduct onsite tours for donors and grantors to learn about the organization and their impact • Work with Director of Communications to conceptualize fundraising campaigns • Compose donor communications and content strategically for unique stakeholder groups • Compose funding appeals, acknowledgment letters and tax receipting for grants and donations • Establish and maintain tracking process of donation and grant acknowledgments • Partner with Director of Communications with creation of the annual report Event Planning and Volunteer Management • Plan and manage annual calendar of events that complement and achieve fundraising and donor engagement goals while building member loyalty and retention • Partner with Development team to determine Sponsorships Levels for large events • Event planning and budgeting; engaging vendors; obtaining permits; guest list management • Enthusiastically interact with donors and guests when hosting special events • Produce Monthly Virtual Community Meeting (develop subject, recruit speakers, write script, MC) • Manages volunteer recruitment and training for all events • Develop volunteer manual with procedures, scheduling, job descriptions and expectations Grant Administration • Prepare and submit grant applications; write, review, provide documentation and edit proposals • Grant tracking; terms, transaction, acknowledgment, and communications management • Partner with all business lines to compile and maintain grantor requested documentation • Align with departments to monitor deposits, invoices and other programmatic documentation for reporting to funders Show less



MGT Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Operations Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2021

   Support VP of Operations with day-to-day coordination and operations management  Develop and maintain strong customer relationships  Responsible for ensuring efficiency and compliance with client and company standards  Project management and talent recruitment  Train and manage staff access to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and other software  Data collection, preparation, and analysis  Utilize sales data and market trends to increase potential sales for future seasons Show less



Southwestern Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Accommodation Supervisor, Exam Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

   Examination preparation and scheduling, securing materials prior to and after examination to ensure exam integrity  Identify the strengths and talents of staff, creating opportunity for use and inspiring efficiency  Train and supervise proctors to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures  Responsible for the execution of special accommodation settings  Responsible for reconciling completed examinations, discrepancy forms and other reports  Examination preparation and scheduling, securing materials prior to and after examination to ensure exam integrity  Identify the strengths and talents of staff, creating opportunity for use and inspiring efficiency  Train and supervise proctors to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures  Responsible for the execution of special accommodation settings  Responsible for reconciling completed examinations, discrepancy forms and other reports



MAWOM Digital Systems

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

   Reception, general customer service in-person and via telephone  Office administration (filing, supply orders, bookkeeping, report preparation, deliveries, etc.)  Accounts payable/receivable  Reception, general customer service in-person and via telephone  Office administration (filing, supply orders, bookkeeping, report preparation, deliveries, etc.)  Accounts payable/receivable



Cooking.com

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchant Partner Sales Coordinator/ Product Content Team Supervisor

  • May 2007 - Aug 2009

   Monitor merchant partner accounts and orders to facilitate efficiency and achieve sales goals  Merchant and customers liaison, building relationship and enhancing customer experiences  Negotiate and collaborate with merchant partners to achieve objectives and improve processes  Responsible for reviewing buyer product information for accuracy and relevance  New hire onboarding, managing and prioritizing department project log  Assist Buyers, attend markets and trade shows taking note of new product trends  New item set up, quality control and correction of new and existing item (SKU) data  Editing and proofing collateral for marketing and advertising teams  Supported finance department with purchase orders Show less



Starbucks

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Barista & Coffee Master Sales Associate

  • Jun 2005 - Nov 2007

  Customer service, Cashier, Trained Coffee Master, serving coffee, restock and organize store, Verify orders as they arrive. Clean store, and train new employees. Take care of the accounting of tips for the week for employee. Verify and review daily task. Oversee and initiate sales promotions. Customer service, Cashier, Trained Coffee Master, serving coffee, restock and organize store, Verify orders as they arrive. Clean store, and train new employees. Take care of the accounting of tips for the week for employee. Verify and review daily task. Oversee and initiate sales promotions.



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales & Marketing Display Design Associate

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2006

  Insure that each customer experiences the best customer service. Which includes, assist customer in finding items needed to create a great look. Keep the store and shelves neat and clean. Assisting in dressing rooms and dressing and maintaining the manikins in the latest look. Restock store after hours. Answer the phone and referencing other stores and our stores database for item available for customers. Insure that each customer experiences the best customer service. Which includes, assist customer in finding items needed to create a great look. Keep the store and shelves neat and clean. Assisting in dressing rooms and dressing and maintaining the manikins in the latest look. Restock store after hours. Answer the phone and referencing other stores and our stores database for item available for customers.



Santa Monica Aquatics Center

• Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2006

  Watching for anyone in distress and coming to their aid. This would include rescuing the victim from the water, and if necessary administrating CPR and or AED if needed. Teaching and instructing persons of all ages in the artful skill of swimming and techniques used for water safety. Oversee theme days for summer fun events. Walk the deck to insure the safe of those on the lounging on the deck. Police inappropriate conduct in and out of the water. Administer swim test. Filing and recording names and guardian information of minor patrons. Show less