Experience

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  City of Tracy

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Mayor, City of Tracy

    • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Tracy Mayor Pro Tem

    • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  • City Council Member

    • Dec 2012 - Dec 2020

    Elected 11/2012 and 11/2016 to set policy, effectively plan strategic priorities for city, and fix community issues.  Establish and modify goals and objectives for the City by setting administrative policies, establishing public policy for the City, and ensuring the enforcement of City ordinances. Participate in special study subcommittees or task forces to provide information for City Council consideration and serve as Council Liaison to City commissions or other outside agencies serving the City. Appoint the City Manager and City Attorney and annually evaluates the performance of both. Act as liaison between the City and the general public. Review and approve capital improvement projects for the City, including planning for the long-range perspectives of the City and formulating the policies to solve future issues and adjust to social and economic trends. Review and approve an annual budget and tax levy. Create and review advisory boards, commissions and task forces. Participate in intergovernmental programs and the work of the League of California Cities. Participate in civic events providing leadership and promoting new ideas and new programs to improve the community and its surrounding area. Provide leadership for civic organizations: Kiwanis, Tracy African American Association, Boys and Girls Club, etc.

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  At Ease Family Solutions

  • San Jose, CA

  • Project Manager/Office Manager

    • Apr 2015 - Aug 2020
    • San Jose, CA

    Project Manager/Office Manager • Manage special projects for the effective flow of business to attract both clients and contract employees to fill need for nannies, housekeepers, and home business assistants; from outline, to tracking, and completion within time and budg...

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  J.P. Morgan

  • Pleasanton, California

  • Project Manager/Office Manager

    • 2007 - 2015
    • Pleasanton, California

    Provided assistance to 7 COO Managing Directors of Business and Technology. Successfully coordinated multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and last minute requests and revisions Managed 5 office build-outs, 2 Phone transitions for 150 employees; from conception, analysis, pre-authorizations, EU...

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  Kelly Services Temporary Agency

  • San Francisco Bay Area, California

  • Office Manager

    • 2006 - 2007
    • San Francisco Bay Area, California

    Office Manager/Executive Assistant (Baxter BioScience, Richmond American Homes)  Assisted CFO and finance teams with internal finance audits; researched/compiled missing documents to ensure compliance  Researched, planned, tracked, managed, and executed projects for human resources department...

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  His Image Publishing Inc

  • Fremont, California

  • Manager of Administration and Communication

    • 2001 - 2006
    • Fremont, California

     Sourced/negotiated profitable vendor relationships, contracts, and pricing; generating business leads Acquired and maintained strategic new accounts; created and executed innovative public relations plans/campaigns, and managed trade show logistics; developed strategic business alliances  Man...

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  Brokat Technologies (Blaze Software)

  • San Jose, California (Company files Chapter 11)

  • Product Marketing Specialist

    • 2001 - 2001
    • San Jose, California (Company files Chapter 11)

     Produced sales tools to generate new revenue, liaison with sales personnel, increased marketing effectiveness; produced 90-pg online/printed technical Frequently Asked Questions for Requests for Proposal process to facilitate Requests for Inquires Collaborated with executive/project personnel ...

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  eCycle Corporation

  • Milpitas, California

  • Executive Assistant to CEO

    • 2000 - 2001
    • Milpitas, California

     Supported CEO, including schedules, travel, expense reports, team events/meetings, confidential issues; liaison for business functions, creation of proposals, contract presentations, managed budget; edited company newsletter/employee handbook  Managed projects: Created/Implemented a confidenti...

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  Computer Curriculum Corporation

  • Sunnyvale, CA (Company Moved to Arizona)

  • Operations Manager/Executive Assistant

    • 1999 - 2000
    • Sunnyvale, CA (Company Moved to Arizona)

     Liaised with senior executives and sales team members to create/initiate sales incentive programs, direct mail campaigns, sales training programs to motivate staff and increase revenue Managed department logistics to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures  Facilitated team b...