Experience

California Institute for Medical Research

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2019



California Institute for Medical Research

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the California Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) while ensuring compliance with board directives and applicable donor, federal and state requirements. Manages all human resources, facilities, and business functions including finance and accounting in a highly regulated biomedical research facility. Supports researchers (primarily physicians) with obtaining and management of federal and private research grants. Provides support and… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the California Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) while ensuring compliance with board directives and applicable donor, federal and state requirements. Manages all human resources, facilities, and business functions including finance and accounting in a highly regulated biomedical research facility. Supports researchers (primarily physicians) with obtaining and management of federal and private research grants. Provides support and leadership to the Board of Regents and Board of Directors. Show less Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the California Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) while ensuring compliance with board directives and applicable donor, federal and state requirements. Manages all human resources, facilities, and business functions including finance and accounting in a highly regulated biomedical research facility. Supports researchers (primarily physicians) with obtaining and management of federal and private research grants. Provides support and… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the California Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) while ensuring compliance with board directives and applicable donor, federal and state requirements. Manages all human resources, facilities, and business functions including finance and accounting in a highly regulated biomedical research facility. Supports researchers (primarily physicians) with obtaining and management of federal and private research grants. Provides support and leadership to the Board of Regents and Board of Directors. Show less



Willow Glen Business Association

• San Jose, CA

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2002 - Oct 2011

  Management of a 300+ member organization which promotes a neighborhood business district through public property upkeep and beautification, events and festivals, marketing and advocacy. Office management to include accounting, banking, payroll, facilities management and general administrative functions Led the board of directors to develop a 5 year strategic plan Developed an organizational infrastructure to support the strategic plan, e.g. office and meeting space, equipment… Show more Management of a 300+ member organization which promotes a neighborhood business district through public property upkeep and beautification, events and festivals, marketing and advocacy. Office management to include accounting, banking, payroll, facilities management and general administrative functions Led the board of directors to develop a 5 year strategic plan Developed an organizational infrastructure to support the strategic plan, e.g. office and meeting space, equipment, staffing, etc. Supported projects by negotiating vendor contracts Managed contracts and grants to assure compliance Developed funding opportunities including grants and sponsorships Managed and supported projects from various committees Managed large events and festivals Worked directly for and supported a member elected board of directors Show less Management of a 300+ member organization which promotes a neighborhood business district through public property upkeep and beautification, events and festivals, marketing and advocacy. Office management to include accounting, banking, payroll, facilities management and general administrative functions Led the board of directors to develop a 5 year strategic plan Developed an organizational infrastructure to support the strategic plan, e.g. office and meeting space, equipment… Show more Management of a 300+ member organization which promotes a neighborhood business district through public property upkeep and beautification, events and festivals, marketing and advocacy. Office management to include accounting, banking, payroll, facilities management and general administrative functions Led the board of directors to develop a 5 year strategic plan Developed an organizational infrastructure to support the strategic plan, e.g. office and meeting space, equipment, staffing, etc. Supported projects by negotiating vendor contracts Managed contracts and grants to assure compliance Developed funding opportunities including grants and sponsorships Managed and supported projects from various committees Managed large events and festivals Worked directly for and supported a member elected board of directors Show less



HR Consultant S

• Bay Area

• HR Consultant

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  HR Generalist activities for various clients HR Generalist activities for various clients



Emergency Financial Services

• HR Director

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Oversight of HR function for corporation consisting of 10 offices in various states. Established an HR Department by hiring qualified staff and worked as a team to set up HR functions Established a recruiting and hiring process to address high turnover rates. Developed a process for establishing accurate job requirements with the hiring supervisor, selection criteria and thorough background checks. Developed supervisory training for hiring, legal requirements and company culture. Oversight of HR function for corporation consisting of 10 offices in various states. Established an HR Department by hiring qualified staff and worked as a team to set up HR functions Established a recruiting and hiring process to address high turnover rates. Developed a process for establishing accurate job requirements with the hiring supervisor, selection criteria and thorough background checks. Developed supervisory training for hiring, legal requirements and company culture.



California Medical Review

• HR Manager/Total Quality Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Managed the HR function for a company which reviewed medical records for Medicare and HMOs; oversight of the TQM/CQI program. Developed and implemented a continuous quality improvement program with physicians, nurses and other medical professionals.

• Regional Operations/HR Manager

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1995

  Oversight of the HR function for San Jose and Stockton office; facilities manager for San Jose and Stockton office.