Experience

Greater Vallejo Recreation District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation Coordinator

  • Feb 2023 - Present



The Blueprint

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Executive Program Director

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Design and implementation of the Blueprint youth ministry program to engage and support BIPOC youth members and local teens in East Oaklands Elmhurst and Fruitvale neighborhoods. Successfully trained teachers and support staff on a weekly curriculum focused on identity, discipleship, personal strengths, stewardship, and other foundational courses to engage students ages (12-18), offering social-emotional support inclusive opportunities for growth Branded marketing materials and social media platforms resulting in streamlined content for school-aged followers with a clear mission and call to actions – successfully increasing program awareness, engagement, and enrollment within (1) year of implementation Strategically managed all content creation and copywriting efforts across Instagram, events, and promotional materials to highlight the programs efforts to celebrate diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within the church community Show less



Self-employed

• Independent Retail Consultant and Project Manager

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2023

  Contracted by various clients to implement and evolve their brand voice in product copy, emails, print advertisement, and social media ads; translating business goals into compelling copy for small businesses including The Baconer, the Bayganda Foundation, and the Panoramic Learning Academy (PLA) Implements ideas and writes copy for inspirational blog posts to drive sales, increase engagement, and build pipelines for campaigns and seasonal sales events Collaborate with owners and merchandising teams to create new product launches and outreach events to boost SEO and generate sales Strategically gathered visual/digital references to develop presentations and fabrication prototypes for new products and brand expansion Engaged local businesses and external stakeholders to administer new product testing, analyze data, and gather relevant product feedback Collaborate with HR, inventory, stock, finance, and visual merchandising teams to determine goals, workstreams, and deliverables and identify opportunities for diversity outreach and sales events to increase sales and improve diverse hiring needs as needed. Show less



Freelance

• Oakland, California, United States

• Executive Program Leader

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2021

  Recruited to lead and implement curriculum of the YNG youth ministry program to engage and support youth members and local teens Co-Managed day-to-day program operations, including supervising a team of (6) teachers, worship and small group employees and volunteers. Successfully designed a 9-month Christian development plan and code of conduct for all students when participating in weekly classes Successfully trained teachers and support staff on a weekly curriculum focused on identity, discipleship, personal strengths, stewardship, and other foundational courses to engage students ages (12-18), offering social-emotional support inclusive opportunities for growth Branded marketing materials and social media platforms resulting in streamlined content for school-aged followers with a clear mission and call to actions – successfully increasing program awareness, engagement, and enrollment within (1) year of implementation Strategically managed all content creation and copywriting efforts across Instagram, events, and promotional materials to highlight the programs efforts to celebrate diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within the church community Show less



Neyborly

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venue Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  Managed all day-to-day operations per the needs of the business, including vendor relationships, personal and corporate event planning, and customer service. Managed all day-to-day operations per the needs of the business, including vendor relationships, personal and corporate event planning, and customer service.



Will Leather Goods

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Lead visual merchandising, employee performance, branding, social engagement, product launches, and grand opening event Collaborate with HR, inventory, stock, finance, and visual merchandising teams to determine store goals, workstreams, and deliverables. Identify opportunities for diversity community outreach and events to increase bottom line Managed P& L statements Recruitment and ongoing training of team of 6 per diverse hiring needs as needed. Lead visual merchandising, employee performance, branding, social engagement, product launches, and grand opening event Collaborate with HR, inventory, stock, finance, and visual merchandising teams to determine store goals, workstreams, and deliverables. Identify opportunities for diversity community outreach and events to increase bottom line Managed P& L statements Recruitment and ongoing training of team of 6 per diverse hiring needs as needed.



One World Play Project

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Development Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Recruited by the One World Play Project to provide admin support to the CEO, focused on market research and product development Strategically gathered visual/digital references to develop presentations and fabrication prototypes for new products and brand expansion Engaged local businesses and external stakeholders to administer new product testing, analyze data, and gather relevant product feedback Recruited by the One World Play Project to provide admin support to the CEO, focused on market research and product development Strategically gathered visual/digital references to develop presentations and fabrication prototypes for new products and brand expansion Engaged local businesses and external stakeholders to administer new product testing, analyze data, and gather relevant product feedback



One World Futbol Project

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to Founder

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2014



AllSaints

• United Kingdom
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Concession Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2013

  Recruitment and ongoing training including product knowledge for team of 7 Lead visual merchandising, employee performance, branding, social engagement, marketing events and product launches, while maintaining P & L statements and consecutively exceeding company goals Recruitment and ongoing training including product knowledge for team of 7 Lead visual merchandising, employee performance, branding, social engagement, marketing events and product launches, while maintaining P & L statements and consecutively exceeding company goals



Michael Kors

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Supervisor

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Contributed 30% of sales totaling 2.5 million Created, and maintained clientele program for staff of 9 Executed VM directives bi-monthly Contributed 30% of sales totaling 2.5 million Created, and maintained clientele program for staff of 9 Executed VM directives bi-monthly



Crossroads Trading

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Floor Supervisor, Senior Buyer

  • Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

  Supervision of 7 sales associates and 4 Jr. Buyers Educated team members of new products upon purchase in store Produced quality work in a consistent, timely and organized manner Conditioned buyers through extensive trend knowledge and brand recognition Executed and maintained visual displays Supervision of 7 sales associates and 4 Jr. Buyers Educated team members of new products upon purchase in store Produced quality work in a consistent, timely and organized manner Conditioned buyers through extensive trend knowledge and brand recognition Executed and maintained visual displays



Reiss

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Womens Floor Supervisor

  • 2008 - 2009

  Managed the day-to-day operations, including: staffing, training, scheduling, floor presentation and maintenance, and associate development Achieved monthly sales increases by $4,300 within the first three months of employment Managed the day-to-day operations, including: staffing, training, scheduling, floor presentation and maintenance, and associate development Achieved monthly sales increases by $4,300 within the first three months of employment



Jigsaw

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008



INTERMIX

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Lead

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2008



Scoop NYC

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Cashier

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2007



The Donna Karan Company, LLC.

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2006



Banana Republic

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2005