Experience

OC Workforce & Economic Development Division

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Responsible for recruitment, program-eligibility determination, career counseling, job development, placement, local business coordination, and other duties associated with the administration of employment and training programs. Responsible for recruitment, program-eligibility determination, career counseling, job development, placement, local business coordination, and other duties associated with the administration of employment and training programs.



The Noble Path Foundation

• Volunteer Staff

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Volunteer Executive Director helping oversee the Noble Path Foundation AIM High 7-week series. AIM High is a 7-week leadership program by The Noble Path Foundation. The AIM acronym stands for ADVOCACY, INSPIRATION and MENTORSHIP, and by pairing groups of teens with different leaders and advocates in our community each week, we encourage meaningful dialogues and thought-provoking conversations in order to inspire these types of mentoring relationships. Past speakers (and topics) have included the Wellness and Prevention Center (Self-Esteem and Social Media), Laura’s House (Teen Dating and Healthy Relationships), Waymakers and San Clemente Rotary (Leadership and Development), OC Sheriff’s Department (Trending Drug Cultures), The Noble Path Foundation (Nutrition and Body Image) and Partners4Wellness (Stress and Coping Skills). Show less

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2023

  The AIM High wellness program pairs groups of teens with leading advocates in our community to engage them in meaningful dialogue and thought-provoking conversations, with the hope of inspiring them via mentor-ship to pursue their highest potential in all areas of health and well-being. Class TopicsSelf Esteem & Social MediaPhysical & Emotional Stress/Coping SkillsTrending Drug CultureTeen Dating & Healthy RelationshipsNutrition & Body ImageLeadership Development & Certification Show less



COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALLIANCE

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Coordinator

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Temporary position, filled the gap during transition.

• President

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

  In 2014 I helped Cure SC and Save SC create Community Outreach Alliance 'COA', a collaborative effort, a positive solution for youth in our community battling the throes of drug use and addiction. I was instrumental in developing the Community Outreach Alliance programs including its trademarked seven-week prevention and recovery program ‘Thrive Alive.’ In 2018 I was nominated by the COA Board of Directors to the position of Executive Director to help COA transition and rebrand. I recently agreed to take the position of President to continue the efforts our community started to help provide healthy activities, hope and education to the youth in our community. My goal as COA President is to work with businesses, individuals and other nonprofits to encourage community involvement and youth leadership. #togetherwearestronger #COAstrong #thrivealive Show less

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

  Work with the Board of Directors, program leaders, families and staff managing the day to day operations. Main goal is to insure payroll, fundraising, program development, special event coordination, community networking and online presence/publicity is effectively run within the guidelines and protocol set for the non-profit. Attend meetings with prevention coalitions throughout Orange County to collaborate so mission is streamlined and feasible.

• Executive Director, Volunteer Board Appointed

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2021

  Ability to roll with the changes: In 2018, the Executive Director/CEO suddenly resigned and gave two months for COA to relocate; I was voted the interim Executive Director by the Board of Directors. Since I was the co-creator of COA programs it was a natural transition at the time. Fortunately, COA networks in the community and the generous support from Stego Industries supported the staff required to continue. My main goal was to insure the newest program COA created 'Thrive Alive' continued without a glitch and that goal was achieved as it is now fully trademarked. The other goal was to insure the COA Food Connection found a new home. After a year of temporary housing COA finally settled in at the Baha'i Center of San Clemente. I'm overjoyed by the support in our community and will continue in this volunteer position in 2020. Show less

• Director of Programs

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2018

  Manage COA Programs, events and activities. Oversee COA campaigns on multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and WordPress. Consult with staff to increase visibility in the community through special events and activities. Coordinate youth alliance to promote healthy volunteer efforts for all involved. Creator and manager of the COA internship program for local teens and college students. Network with local dignitaries and businesses to increase sphere of influence in the community. My main goal is to insure every program manager, volunteer and board member feels valued. Show less



Taking Care of Business

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Small Business Consultant

  • 1993 - Jan 2020

  Small Business Motivation & Development Freelance Content Creators, Webmaster, Graphic Artists Grant Writing Resume's Fictional Writing Proposals Biographies Desktop Publishing Social Media Small Business Branding Volunteer Coordination Event Planning Code Enforcement Small Business Motivation & Development Freelance Content Creators, Webmaster, Graphic Artists Grant Writing Resume's Fictional Writing Proposals Biographies Desktop Publishing Social Media Small Business Branding Volunteer Coordination Event Planning Code Enforcement



San Clemente Relay for Life

• Committee Chair

  • 2009 - Aug 2017

  As Team Development Co-Chair, I motivated Team Captains and provide ideas for a successful Relay experience which benefit them individually and as a business/entrepreneur. My main focus was the development of youth participation. As Team Development Co-Chair, I motivated Team Captains and provide ideas for a successful Relay experience which benefit them individually and as a business/entrepreneur. My main focus was the development of youth participation.



Mail Boxes Etc.

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Small Business Publications

  • 1992 - 1995

  When I first moved to San Clemente, the commute to Whittier where my main client was located, wasted time that could be used to develop my desktop publishing business Taking Care of Business. I reached out to a local postal annex and became their Costumer Service Desktop Publishing professional. It was the beginning of networking in the community through trade. When I first moved to San Clemente, the commute to Whittier where my main client was located, wasted time that could be used to develop my desktop publishing business Taking Care of Business. I reached out to a local postal annex and became their Costumer Service Desktop Publishing professional. It was the beginning of networking in the community through trade.



City of Azusa

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • 1984 - 1990

  Extensive interaction,serving as a liaison with agency and city staff members, contractors, architects and business owners. Initiate and monitor multiple projects utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of building codes, safety requirements and redevelopment law. Conduct executive office management functions including special event, public ceremonies and travel arrangements. Interview, hire, train and supervise support personnel, student trainee and volunteer members. Conduct periodic performance evaluations and make recommendations to management pertaining to merit increases and promotions. All facets of coordination, office management and administrative troubleshooting functions. Show less