Experience

Friends of the Earth U.S.

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

• Grant Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Senior Grants Coodinator

  • May 2021 - Present

  - Coordinate and manage project schedules, timelines, and submissions for over 5 teams with over 17 campaigns- Track deadlines, deliverables, and submissions for over $4 million in grant funding to guarantee all documents are submitted correctly and in a timely fashion- Manage projects for foundations outreach and applications, including template creation and submission- Track all incoming grant revenue and documentation for reporting for annual audits- Create the foundation revenue budgets for each fiscal year with help from campaign leaders- Meet or exceed yearly budget goals for grant revenue fundraising- Prospect for new funders for campaign work Show less

• Grants Coordinator

  • Jul 2019 - Present



New Mexico Department of Agriculture

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Marketing Specialist and Grant Administrator

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2019

  Coordinated and oversaw over 30 grant projects for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), including quarterly/annual reports, state funding plans, fiscal management, invoicing and reimbursement, outreach, grant writing and editing, and consulting subject matter expert. Created and established social media accounts and online marketing campaigns and audiences for the “New Mexico—Taste the Tradition/Grown with Tradition” branding program. ▪ Wrote, edited, and oversaw the completion of over 70 successful grant projects ▪ Developed and successfully revised three years of Fiscal Year State Plans to USDA ▪ Oversaw the creation of over 40 all contracts and subcontracts with grant awardees ▪ Performed duties of technical writer in the creation of over 200 white papers, reports, documentation, and ran over 15 educational outreach workshops about writing and reporting ▪ Organized more than a dozen promotional events to promote different agricultural products including B2B events, happy hours, catering, which resulted in increased sales and promoted better relationships between buyers and producers ▪ Designed and maintained a new WordPress CMS website for the “New Mexico—Taste the Tradition/Grown with Tradition” branding program, increasing user while reducing overall cost ▪ Created social media accounts, content marketing campaigns, and all content used in social media marketing for the “New Mexico—Taste the Tradition/Grown with Tradition” program, including all written, graphic, and video media which increased visibility of the brand Show less



WE Network

• Writer, Editor, Executive Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  Organized, edited, wrote, published and networked for all functioning aspects of the The WE Network, creating content solely focused on women entrepreneurs. ▪ Networked with featured authors, requesting pieces, interviews, and special articles building up a content bank, contact network, and mentoring database for the readers of the WE Network ▪ Wrote, edited, and published various advice, how-to, product review, and management articles increasing the content library of the WE Network ▪ Created a content marketing plan and calendar for the network, complete with scheduling and promotional features increasing visibility, readership, and engagement ▪ Aided with the planning of out of state special events, meetings, phone calls, and outreach events which resulted in successful education on entrepreneurship of minority women in vulnerable populations Show less



Magnum Contact Center

• Advertising Services

• Editorial Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

  - Write Technical and business documents and blogs for clients - Market via social media and email for two online magazines - Online publishing for three separate online magazines - Manage writers and publication schedules - Write Technical and business documents and blogs for clients - Market via social media and email for two online magazines - Online publishing for three separate online magazines - Manage writers and publication schedules



Limerence Magazine

• Managing Editor

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  Coordinated writing, and editorial schedules with the Editor in Chief for all magazine operations ▪ Created writing and editorial schedules for all writers and editors ensuring flow of content▪ Coordinated over 100 social media and special event promotions to increase press coverage▪ Wrote and released special press releases as necessary

• Associate Editor

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

• Editorial Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014



Firelight Introductions App

• Social Media and Content Creation Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014



NMSU Plant and Environmental Sciences Department

• Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

• Media and Publication Intern

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014



NMSU DIN Literary Magazine

• Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

• Editor of Nonfiction and Design Team Member

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  - Solicit and edit pieces for Nonfiction section - Help design and create WordPress for magazine - Create schedules and work load for the rest of the board - Solicit and edit pieces for Nonfiction section - Help design and create WordPress for magazine - Create schedules and work load for the rest of the board



Coas Books, Inc

• Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

• Store Manager

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Managed all daily activities of the store including staff, sales, stock, and more ▪ Managed a staff of over 10 people and increased staff retention by over 50% ▪ Ensured sales goals were met and stocking needs were addressed ▪ Balanced cash drawers, made deposits, and handled all customer credit with no lost transactions ▪ Ensured all stock was on shelves, properly categorized, and alphabetized enhancing customer service efficiency Managed all daily activities of the store including staff, sales, stock, and more ▪ Managed a staff of over 10 people and increased staff retention by over 50% ▪ Ensured sales goals were met and stocking needs were addressed ▪ Balanced cash drawers, made deposits, and handled all customer credit with no lost transactions ▪ Ensured all stock was on shelves, properly categorized, and alphabetized enhancing customer service efficiency