Experience

Solutions Journalism Network

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Associate, Climate

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Work with the Climate Solutions Cohort Manager and the Director of Advanced Practice to manage activities associated with two climate initiatives, ensure that grant deliverables are being met and that journalists, newsrooms and organizations that are partners in these efforts are supported. Work with the Climate Solutions Cohort Manager and the Director of Advanced Practice to manage activities associated with two climate initiatives, ensure that grant deliverables are being met and that journalists, newsrooms and organizations that are partners in these efforts are supported.



Kahoano Paikai LLC

• Creative Producer and Project Manager

  • 2019 - Present

  Project Management • Production • Strategy • Planning Event Production My People’s Market (Prosper Portland), Travel Portland VIP Client Tours, XOXO Festival, Instrument Employee Retreat, Festival of Urgent Reinventions, Cultivation Classic, World Domination Summit, Clarity Conference, One Moto Show (See See Motorcycles). Project Management + Creative Production Bags+Stella, Perception Transformed, Eat Cake Gallery, Riana Stellburg Founding member of Supernova Event Collective - a group of hard-working, independent event producers, founded in Portland, Oregon, who value community and collaboration over competition. We believe in strength in numbers and support each other through mentorship, advise, on-site help, shared resources, and lead sharing. Member of Ours Truly - A home base to nurture kinship among folks who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color through celebration, care work, dreaming, and creative expression in Portland, OR. Show less



Kickass Conferences

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Jul 2023



Hearken, Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Project Management for Democracy SOS, a 9 month fellowship designed to help newsrooms think big, plan long-term, and reinvent politics, governance and elections coverage with and for their communities. Project Management for Democracy SOS, a 9 month fellowship designed to help newsrooms think big, plan long-term, and reinvent politics, governance and elections coverage with and for their communities.



Leah Thomas

• Book Tour Coordinator

  • Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Working with Leah Thomas on her first book, The IntersectionalEnvironmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet. The Book Tour Coordinator will be creating organizational systems to efficiently plan the upcoming book launch, tour, and book club series. thought partner to Leah on programming around the tour including formatting book club series. Working with Leah Thomas on her first book, The IntersectionalEnvironmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet. The Book Tour Coordinator will be creating organizational systems to efficiently plan the upcoming book launch, tour, and book club series. thought partner to Leah on programming around the tour including formatting book club series.



My People's Market

• Portland, Oregon, United States

• Advisory Board Member

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Make recommendations about the strategic vision for the market, establish continuity of organizational knowledge, and present to the City Council and Prosper Portland board. Make recommendations about the strategic vision for the market, establish continuity of organizational knowledge, and present to the City Council and Prosper Portland board.



Xcelerate Women

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Office Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

  • Support day-to-day relations with founders, coaches, and prospects as they inquire across the channels • Manage intake and applications across the programs • Data collection and collation • Support the Executive Director in calendar management • Assist in keeping/updating internal materials (ie. human resources manual, investor materials, fundraising materials, board meeting materials, licenses, technical platforms/subscriptions, etc..) • Support our marketing team in managing external communication platforms: email, social media, annual report, newsletter, website, etc. • Filing and keeping google drive organized and efficient • Create a safe, responsive, and ethical space for a diversity of womxn founders, our partners/donors, and community of support Show less



Sunbeam Studio PDX

• Portland, Oregon, United States

• Venue Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Manage bookings (calendar, tracker, reschedules, cancelations, monitor payments) • Handle correspondence with renters including contracts, payment, rules and expectations, and social media release form • Be onsite to welcome renters and go over rules in person and close up after the rental period is complete • Clean space as needed and keep an inventory of existing items in the studio • Manage bookings (calendar, tracker, reschedules, cancelations, monitor payments) • Handle correspondence with renters including contracts, payment, rules and expectations, and social media release form • Be onsite to welcome renters and go over rules in person and close up after the rental period is complete • Clean space as needed and keep an inventory of existing items in the studio



Union Pine

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venue Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Independently oversee vendor-load in, event timeline, and overall event production including operational logistics, facility, technical and security requirements. • On-site event coordinator when a client does not hire an external coordinator. • Manage client relationships and needs with professional kindness for all events as assigned. • Coordinate all vendors and contractors hired for events as assigned. Ensure Client, vendor, and guest compliance with all house policies. • Perform light housekeeping, office organizational tasks, and administrative duties. Show less



Portland Center Stage at The Armory

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events and Rentals Manager

  • Mar 2020 - May 2020

  • Maximize event rental revenue by maintaining and expanding relationships with existing customer base, and by innovatively seeking new clientele. • Oversee event rental budget goals and manage client billings using Tessitura Database. • Manage PCS Preferred Vendors list, contracts and relationships, maintaining accountability to PCS standards of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. • Maintain and enforce thorough knowledge of PCS facilities, safety requirements, OSHA labor law, and guidelines/policies. • Create and distribute schedules, timelines, floor plans, and set up for all rental events. • Coordinate staffing, equipment, and catering requirements for each event. • Supervise Internal/External Catering, Rental Companies, PCS Operations and Production staff. • Supervise Associate Events Manager. Show less



Smith Optics

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Office Administrator (Temp)

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Manage office correspondence including in-person guest experience, phone calls, e-mail, letters, packages etc. • Process Portland office invoices using SAP software. Track expense reconciliation for multiple departments domestically and internationally. • Create standard operation procedures for the office administrator role, shipping and mailing protocol, and office employee database. • Facilitate training of permanent and contract employees in standard operating procedures for the Portland office. • Assist colleagues with projects including data clean up, organizing product samples, meeting logistics. • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders as needed. Show less



Honolulu Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Event lead for the museum's fundraising galas and events, donor cultivation and recognition events, membership engagement events, and facility rentals. • Responsible for operational logistics, facility, technical and security requirements, guest database and registration, and sponsor deliverables. • Coordinates vendor and contractors hired for events. Facilitates vendor research and management, negotiates competitive fees, draft contracts, processes payments, and ensure vendors meet deliverables. • Manages budget forecast and reconciliation for fundraising events. Tracks expenses for all assigned events and programs.• Works closely with Director of Development and museum senior management on event fundraising strategies to cultivate and steward museum donors and supporters.• Facilitates scheduling and management of special events department intern. Show less

• Special Events Associate

  • Mar 2014 - May 2016

  • Responsible for all event operational, facility, technical, and security logistics for the museum's ARTafterDARK program; monthly after-hours fundraising event averaging 2000 guests. • Manage volunteer committee of young business professionals in the community to enhance ARTafterDARK programming and guest experience.• Collaborate with communications and corporate departments to implement web and onsite recognition, and benefit deliverables for ARTafterDARK sponsor. • Facilitates scheduling and management of museum-wide event calendar including but not limited to all events, functions, education programs, tours, theater films and concerts.• Coordinates all vendors and contractors hired for ARTafterDARK and other events as assigned. Negotiates competitive fees, draft contracts, processes payments, and ensure vendors meet deliverables.• Manages budget forecast and reconciliation, expense management for ARTafterDARK program. Show less



L-4-Love

• Honolulu, HI

• Wedding Planner Assistant

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Works closely with lead coordinator on managing timeline for the event ensuring that all programming begins and ends at the correct time. • Responsible for set up and break down of venue, including, but not limited to chairs, tables, linens, centerpieces, place settings. • Set up of additional ceremony and reception event design and décor, and packing up clients belongings for end of the night. • Coordinates with wedding vendors including catering, photographer, videographer, musician, florist, rentals, and venue. Show less