Realtor

• Jun 2022 - Present

Partner

• Apr 1998 - Present

Provide management and consultation services for corporate, association (non-profit & trade), and political clientele, with a focus on Political Strategy, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Nonprofit Management, Strategic Communications, Targeted Digital Advertising, and Access Facilitation -- high-level introductions to government agencies, elected officials, and prospective collaborative partners. Dovetail Partners is a certified Minority & Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE). Provide management and consultation services for corporate, association (non-profit & trade), and political clientele, with a focus on Political Strategy, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Nonprofit Management, Strategic Communications, Targeted Digital Advertising, and Access Facilitation -- high-level introductions to government agencies, elected officials, and prospective collaborative partners. Dovetail Partners is a certified Minority & Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE).

Chairman

• 2011 - Present

Founded non-partisan organization committed to promoting local government reform and regional economic prosperity through Issue Advocacy, Research, and Employer Empowerment & Employee Engagement. Also serve as President of the San Diego County Prosperity Foundation, a separate 501c3 supporting organization. The Foundation acts as a fiscal sponsor to host business-related conferences, and other events to benefit charitable causes. Founded non-partisan organization committed to promoting local government reform and regional economic prosperity through Issue Advocacy, Research, and Employer Empowerment & Employee Engagement. Also serve as President of the San Diego County Prosperity Foundation, a separate 501c3 supporting organization. The Foundation acts as a fiscal sponsor to host business-related conferences, and other events to benefit charitable causes.

Trustee

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2022

Board President in 2018 and 2022, served as one of five elected board members of 100-square mile unified school district comprised of 40 schools (preK-12), approximately 36,500 students, 5,000 employees, a $480M+ annual budget and $2B in infrastructure assets. Duties included participation in labor negotiations with the district’s collective bargaining units; deliberating confidential issues such as litigation against the district, personnel complaints, and student disciplinary actions; liaising with surrounding public entities/elected officials; and attending conferences and other official events as needed. Show less

Executive Director

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Responsible for all facets of ongoing internal and external programs and operations, including: donor solicitation and maintenance; candidate identification and recruitment; voter registration and Get-Out-The-Vote/precinct logistics; production of voter contact materials; production of multiple large-scale, signature annual events; monthly Executive Committee and Central Committee meetings; newsletter and social media communications; elected official and coalition relations; budgeting and reporting compliance; and issue/candidate advocacy and media appearances. Show less

President & CEO

• Dec 2006 - Apr 2014

Directed all aspects of 300+ person membership organization with a 45-member board of directors and helped grow it into the then-most influential pro-business political action committee in San Diego County. Raised and spent millions of dollars in support/opposition of ballot measures and candidates, regardless of partisan affiliation, and achieved unprecedented win rate of better than 90% in targeted races. Directed all aspects of 300+ person membership organization with a 45-member board of directors and helped grow it into the then-most influential pro-business political action committee in San Diego County. Raised and spent millions of dollars in support/opposition of ballot measures and candidates, regardless of partisan affiliation, and achieved unprecedented win rate of better than 90% in targeted races.

Acct Exec & Acting Asst Vice President

• Feb 2001 - Oct 2001

* Company no longer exists. Advocated on matters of legislative or regulatory interest for clients at the city, county, state, and federal levels of government. Managed all details of a client’s account including strategic consultation, event/conference representation, meeting/relationship facilitation, proposal/work -plan development and execution, third-party correspondence/executive summary preparation, media monitoring, and administrative inquiry resolution. Led weekly staff meetings and coordinated daily operational activities of corporate headquarter office. Worked with company principals and staff to improve upon intra-office communication and infrastructure, address calendar and human resources challenges, and foster positive employee morale. Show less

Asset Manager & Secondary Marketing/Bankruptcy Claims

• Dec 1998 - Feb 2000

* Company now known as "Kelly Capital" Served as on-site asset manager/corporate liaison at FCC’s highest gross revenue-producing commercial property, in Los Angeles. Direct oversight of third-party management contractor included troubleshooting and streamlining operations. Addressed all property and asset management-related concerns including contract negotiation, vendor/contractor selection, tenant relations, and building improvements. Assisted with escrow process, handled corporate requests and reported developments to corporate headquarters. Subsequent position entailed researching Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases nationwide for potential buyout of creditors' claims valued over $5MM and secured by commercial real estate. Show less

Account Executive

• Jul 1997 - Apr 1998

* Company no longer exists Identified, developed, and maintained numerous accounts for a network systems integration company. Analyzed market trends and computer hardware/software products, planned direct outside sales and telemarketing strategies, and developed key industry partnerships. Evaluated client’s needs to propose appropriate engineering and product solutions, established project approaches to satisfy client budgets and schedules, negotiated distributor pricing, and prepared and delivered sales presentations, price quotations and formal contracts. Show less

Acting Executive Director

• Sep 1996 - Jan 1997

Managed personnel, conducted internship program, and directed organization’s payroll and annual budget. Communicated with state federations and individuals from the over-800 chapters, representing approximately 120,000 members, nationwide. Coordinated development and implementation of the organization’s first-ever, in-house direct mail fundraising program. Participated in monthly strategy meetings with other RNC auxiliary groups and leaders of the senior party. Represented the organization in the media, as well as at various meetings and national conferences, at the direction of the Chairman. Conducted all financial transactions including debt retirement scheduling, reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable. Show less

Assistant to the Chairman

• Dec 1995 - Sep 1996

Executed special projects and provided advance operations support for the Chairman, The Honorable Haley Barbour. Drafted correspondence and memoranda on behalf of Chairman. Assisted with development of Chairman’s daily, monthly, and long-term schedule and maintained database of incoming scheduling requests. Responded to various constituent and VIP inquiries. Performed numerous office and administrative support functions for the Chairman and the Executive Director. Served as liaison to National Committee Members and VIPs at the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego, California. Show less