Experience

Keller Williams Advisors Realty

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Real Estate Agent

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Marina Del Rey, CA I am a Los Angeles based realtor and investor with a passion for international food and an insatiable wanderlust that’s brought her on adventures around the world. In my first few years as a Keller Williams agent, I've smashed quickness to profitability as a individual agent, joined the Agent Leadership Council (ALC) and achieved top 10% of all KW agent status. When I'm not helping clients buy and sell real estate, you’ll find me teaching women how to invest through her Meetup… Show more I am a Los Angeles based realtor and investor with a passion for international food and an insatiable wanderlust that’s brought her on adventures around the world. In my first few years as a Keller Williams agent, I've smashed quickness to profitability as a individual agent, joined the Agent Leadership Council (ALC) and achieved top 10% of all KW agent status. When I'm not helping clients buy and sell real estate, you’ll find me teaching women how to invest through her Meetup group or eating her way through every mom and pop eatery in the city to find the perfect Vietnamese Spring Roll. Show less



Woozilla LLC

• United States
• Software Development

• Real Estate Investor

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area I help clients learn and create meaningful partnerships for Real Estate investments. In February 2007, I did my first investment in Winter Park, Colorado. I call it my "lesson" deal because I learned all the things I should not do. I still have this condo and plan to hang onto it until I recover 100% of the value. Since then, I invest mostly in Los Angeles. My first rehab was my own home, a 1934 Spanish Revival bungalow. Now, I enjoy flips, private lending, buy & hold units and do… Show more I help clients learn and create meaningful partnerships for Real Estate investments. In February 2007, I did my first investment in Winter Park, Colorado. I call it my "lesson" deal because I learned all the things I should not do. I still have this condo and plan to hang onto it until I recover 100% of the value. Since then, I invest mostly in Los Angeles. My first rehab was my own home, a 1934 Spanish Revival bungalow. Now, I enjoy flips, private lending, buy & hold units and do property management via AIRBNB.com for short-term rentals. For most of my day, I work as a California Realtor, focusing on tech-savvy investors and first-time investors. Enjoy HGTV property flipping TV shows? Join my Hands-On Real Estate Investing in LA MeetUp group at www.MeetUp.com/HandsOnRealEstate Show less



International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Examiner

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2018

  Santa Monica, CA By design and desire, I enjoy interviewing and interacting with international candidates, looking to advance their education and professional opportunities. As an examiner, I learn about the lives of students and working professionals using English as a skill for better communication. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s proven English language test. Close to 6000 organization recognize IELTS as a secure and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability… Show more By design and desire, I enjoy interviewing and interacting with international candidates, looking to advance their education and professional opportunities. As an examiner, I learn about the lives of students and working professionals using English as a skill for better communication. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s proven English language test. Close to 6000 organization recognize IELTS as a secure and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English. IELTS is a joint partnership between the British Council, IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge. The test is administered in more than 130 countries. Previously, I have been an Examiner in China and the United Kingdom. Currently, I am an Examiner in the US to continue engaging in thoughtful interviews and written work from the next generation of multi-lingual leaders. Show less



Sales Manager

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

• Business Development Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

  Los Angeles, CA I help start up companies develop systems to balance an entrepreneurs greatest strengths and shortcomings. My consulting approach starts with "digging into the trenches" from a company's brand and customer reach then mapping the flow from initiating sales to effective marketing strategy. Revealing blind spots in sales development, marketing approach and effective brand awareness are my specialty. System integration portfolio: - Sales: Email marketing to map online click… Show more I help start up companies develop systems to balance an entrepreneurs greatest strengths and shortcomings. My consulting approach starts with "digging into the trenches" from a company's brand and customer reach then mapping the flow from initiating sales to effective marketing strategy. Revealing blind spots in sales development, marketing approach and effective brand awareness are my specialty. System integration portfolio: - Sales: Email marketing to map online click rate engagement with brand or product offerings, lead generating promotions, plus traditional sales strategy from cold calling to creating a connection in less than 60 seconds - Accounting: Quickbooks with online banking and other online sales services, include WooCommerce and PayPal - Shipping & Logistics: UPS, FedEx and USPS integration with shopping carts using third party online shopping carts and proper tax configuration - Social Media: Creating a voice for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, working closely with freelance writers to translate that voice for great content creation, include blogs, press releases and guest blogging Show less



The Halloween Business

• Author | TV Personality | Start-Up Consultant

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  Los Angeles, CA I help entrepreneurs succeed in the Halloween Business, working only 2 months per year without out quitting their job. My book "The Halloween Business" gives entrepreneurs 3 business models: Online Store, Temporary Store and Year Round Store. I cover the "must" skills; identifying your strengthens as an entrepreneur, so you can hire for your weaknesses, having a defined budget and creating a clear marketing strategy for immediate success. I work with entrepreneurs both new and old… Show more I help entrepreneurs succeed in the Halloween Business, working only 2 months per year without out quitting their job. My book "The Halloween Business" gives entrepreneurs 3 business models: Online Store, Temporary Store and Year Round Store. I cover the "must" skills; identifying your strengthens as an entrepreneur, so you can hire for your weaknesses, having a defined budget and creating a clear marketing strategy for immediate success. I work with entrepreneurs both new and old to the Halloween or costume industry to be marketing savvy, build a social media following, create free publicity...and create the income needed to enjoy life. Show less



BYC Polymers

• Business Development | Board Member

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area My Business Development role is simple. Explore and nurture relationships with innovators looking for an outstanding biodegradable, fully compostable plastic. Our product is made completely from plant sugar and non-GMO sources, called polyhydroxyalcanates (PHA), and is the next generation of plastics evolution. I am privileged to work with inventors, outside-the-box innovators and visionaries. I create magic when connecting nature, technology and people in a circle. Our company… Show more My Business Development role is simple. Explore and nurture relationships with innovators looking for an outstanding biodegradable, fully compostable plastic. Our product is made completely from plant sugar and non-GMO sources, called polyhydroxyalcanates (PHA), and is the next generation of plastics evolution. I am privileged to work with inventors, outside-the-box innovators and visionaries. I create magic when connecting nature, technology and people in a circle. Our company mission: BYC Polymers commits to creating a revolution for our lives in everyday biodegradable plastic solutions. We deliver the greatest innovators, unmatched products and simply a better results-driven market approach. Partner with a leader dedicated to catapulting a shared commitment for a healthier and happier life. Show less



California Costume Collections Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager, International & Internet Retailers

  • Jun 2008 - May 2013

  Los Angeles, CA California Costumes was a defining opportunity. One of those rags to riches stories with a job, I started as a temporary employee in Import Logistics and moved quickly up into sales. My Account Manager role encompassed a much wider array of skills, than the title: - Create and grow California Costume's website traffic, User-Experience web interface and a robust lead generator. - Strategic Consulting, including sales strategy development & online marketing. - Advising entrepreneurs… Show more California Costumes was a defining opportunity. One of those rags to riches stories with a job, I started as a temporary employee in Import Logistics and moved quickly up into sales. My Account Manager role encompassed a much wider array of skills, than the title: - Create and grow California Costume's website traffic, User-Experience web interface and a robust lead generator. - Strategic Consulting, including sales strategy development & online marketing. - Advising entrepreneurs new to the Halloween business on the "big picture" expectations of the industry and how to succeed in three formats for retail: 1.) Online Stores 2.) Temporary Stores and 3.) Year-Round Stores. - Market analysis and projection of international sales growth by country and category. Build a year round product demand for a seasonal US holiday, by increasing the product available to celebrate dress-up and party events worldwide. A little background: California Costume Collections Inc is the 5th largest Halloween costume manufacturer in the world. As an Account Manager, I managed over 150 accounts, 30% of these accounts I introduced to the company plus a minimum of 8% portfolio growth year-to-year. I was the key sales strategist for Europe, South America and Australia/New Zealand clients. Show less



Le Feet Lab

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Technical Sales Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Apr 2008

  Winter Park, CO Taking my passion for skiing and snowboarding to understanding kinesthetics body motion with higher performance. I hand crafted and molded custom boots or footwear for better connection by: · Recognize and remedy foot problems to improve ski performance and comfort · Mould specialized plastics and orthotic materials for a custom feel · Educating clients on anatomical movement and increasing the joy of skiing/riding



Shanghai University, Yunnan Normal University

• English Lecturer

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2006

  Shanghai City & Kunming City: China Teaching is a life long skill. Once I started teaching, I never stopped learning and teaching myself about the world. Formally, as an English Lecturer, I have had the opportunity to: · Creating interactive and enjoyable exercises, while following course themes · Building a standardized course curriculum and archive system for reference · Bridge and understand cultural differences while working in foreign education systems and customs · Strengthening students’ oral, listening and… Show more Teaching is a life long skill. Once I started teaching, I never stopped learning and teaching myself about the world. Formally, as an English Lecturer, I have had the opportunity to: · Creating interactive and enjoyable exercises, while following course themes · Building a standardized course curriculum and archive system for reference · Bridge and understand cultural differences while working in foreign education systems and customs · Strengthening students’ oral, listening and written skills with emphasis on personal learning styles Beyond my China teaching scope, my English Lecturer time included summer teaching opportunities to the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. Outside of the classroom, teaching English builds a natural ability to communicate clearly and intuitively relate to anyone with or without a shared language. Show less