Program Associate

• Jun 2019 - Present

Hirsch Philanthropy Partners crafts enduring giving strategies with philanthropists who aspire to be agents of change. As a pioneer in the field of philanthropic advising, Hirsch has more than two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and foundations create and implement visionary giving strategies. With deep Bay Area and national roots, our team directs over $115M annually to the organizations, community leaders, and public sector agencies boldly solving our most pressing social issues. Show less

Administrative Coordinator (Contract)

• Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

We need clean air and water, a stable climate, and healthy and vibrant communities for all. The mission of the Mosaic initiative is to build the power of the environmental field by strengthening movement infrastructure—the connections and shared resources all social movements need to succeed. We need clean air and water, a stable climate, and healthy and vibrant communities for all. The mission of the Mosaic initiative is to build the power of the environmental field by strengthening movement infrastructure—the connections and shared resources all social movements need to succeed.

Operations Manager

• Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

Community Grains offers true whole grain products, with a commitment to full transparency along each point in the supply chain from seed to table. Our 23 Points of Identity tell the story of each harvest, including information on soil management practices, water use, crop rotation and pest management. As Operations Manager, directed all aspects of off-site production, including management of budget, tracking deadlines and deliverables, procurement of materials, and coordinating shipping logistics. Oversaw company's Organic System Plan and Food Safety program, organizing all certifications; managed documents and preparation for annual audits. Managed internal databases to collect, organize, and analyze data and create reports. Built and sustained positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including customers, growers, manufacturers and suppliers, negotiating contracts and timelines. Developed and implemented processes and procedures to increase efficiency and improve systems. Show less

Operations Manager

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

Hidden Star Orchards offers organic and sustainably grown fruit and value added food products to Bay Area farmers markets, restaurants and independent grocery stores. Through a commitment to a zero-waste policy, any unsold fruit is used to make preserves, apple butter, apple sauce, and apple chips, as well as juices and hard apple cider. As Operations Manager, developed and maintained database of policy documents and sales and production records. Coordinated President's calendar, scheduled calls and managed email correspondence; planned team meeting agendas, took minutes and coordinated follow up; organized special events. Researched and wrote food safety plan, including standard operating procedures, manuals, spreadsheets, and documentation logs, as well as training on execution of safety requirements. Created inventory systems, tracking metrics to manage supply while maintaining budget. Managed all incoming orders, building relationships and resolving issues as the key contact for wholesale accounts. Organized work flow for value-added category of products, leading on-site production and resolving issues to meet specifications and deadlines. Show less

Associate Production Manager

• Feb 2016 - May 2016

As Associate Production Manager, created exclusive production packages, negotiating pricing, unit orders and placement with vendors. Negotiated with internal partners in merchandising, design, and product development as well as external vendors in Korea, India, China, Indonesia and Bangladesh, troubleshooting issues relating to design changes, cost and supply limitations, and manufacturing techniques. Created work orders for failed audits, contracted third party for repairs, processed invoices and issued charge-backs to vendors. Show less

Assistant Production Manager

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

Managed in-season production for Outlet brand apparel knit and woven categories, to ensure all were produced as per specs and met all calendar deadlines and store delivery.

Associate Colorist

• 2012 - 2015

Coordinated with vendors overseas to ensure timely submissions, and issued approvals to maintain on-time delivery. Created curriculum and trained internal teams on the fabric printing process. Visually assessed and gave directions for color and layout improvement.

Holistic Health Coach and Yoga Teacher

• 2010 - 2012

Sarah Wilhelm Wellness was a health and wellness business focused on supporting busy professionals to manage their well-being through yoga, healthy food and holistic health coaching. Managed all aspects of business: marketing, finance, and scheduling; designed a business website, maintained a blog, and created monthly newsletter. Designed seasonally appropriate healthy menus, created original recipes, sourced local organic ingredients, and cooked meals for weekend wellness retreats. Taught cooking classes, vegetable gardening, and yoga to adults and children in large and small groups at various locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Oakland and Berkeley. Guided individuals and groups in healthy living practices through workshops and one-on-one sessions, privately and through the YMCA of Oakland as a Wellness Coach. Show less

Senior CAD Designer

• 2007 - 2010

CAD Designer

• 2005 - 2007

Colorist

• 2003 - 2005