Program Director

• Apr 2020 - Present

The Program Director serves as part of the Downtown SLO Management team, oversees Downtown SLO’s largest program, the Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, and assists with overall programmatic development and strategy for the organization. The Program Director manages internal and external relationships for the Thursday Night Farmers’ Market and other programs as needed; conducts research and program evaluation; oversees partnerships with external organizations including contract development and oversight; manages a budget, staff, human resources, and general operating systems for programs; and periodically reports to the Board of Directors. In partnership with the CEO and leadership team, the Program Director will establish mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses and organizations, Market vendors, and key district and local officials. Show less

Farmers' Market Manager

• Mar 2018 - Apr 2020

Oversee the planning and execution of the weekly 5 block "World Famous" Farmers' Market in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Responsible for overseeing 240+ vendor applications and ensuring invoices are paid, permits are filed, and vendors are informed of all rules and regulations. Responsible for day to day operations of communications with vendors and general market inquiries. Supervise the Operations Assistant at the Market as well as 3-8 interns. Develop marketing plan for weekly radio spots and serve as point of contact for all city personnel and patrons attending the Market. Recruit and book entertainment for the market. Show less

Front Of House Supervisor

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2018

Retail Store Owner & Manager

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2017

Managed the day-to-day operations including budgeting, order processing, social media, employee scheduling/training/supervising and other tasks as needed. I managed and expanded the online store and third-party sales to ensure accurate inventory and timely delivery. I managed incoming invoices and generated reports for inventory and budgeting. I maintained our database and retail software, Retail Pro. Managed the day-to-day operations including budgeting, order processing, social media, employee scheduling/training/supervising and other tasks as needed. I managed and expanded the online store and third-party sales to ensure accurate inventory and timely delivery. I managed incoming invoices and generated reports for inventory and budgeting. I maintained our database and retail software, Retail Pro.

Program Manager, Volunteer Department

• May 2012 - Sep 2014

This position oversees the Institute’s volunteer program, with a primary focus on organizing volunteers for the Sundance Film Festival. Position manages the recruiting, placement, and training of approximately 1800 volunteers annually. This position oversees the Institute’s volunteer program, with a primary focus on organizing volunteers for the Sundance Film Festival. Position manages the recruiting, placement, and training of approximately 1800 volunteers annually.

Program Manager, Volunteer Department

• Mar 2012 - May 2012

Managed the volunteer program for roughly 400 volunteers. Scheduled, trained, and supervised the volunteers online and in person at various locations both before during and after the Festival. Answered emails, calls, and recruited donations for the program. Managed the volunteer program for roughly 400 volunteers. Scheduled, trained, and supervised the volunteers online and in person at various locations both before during and after the Festival. Answered emails, calls, and recruited donations for the program.

Associate Manager, Volunteer Department

• Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, placing, scheduling, training and managing volunteers (approx. 600+). Manage, train and evaluate two Festival Assistant Coordinators working for the department.Train and provide support to staff on the volunteer database. Organize and run volunteer sign-up nights. Update, outline, schedule and communicate with department heads who have volunteers on their volunteer trainings and expectations. Serve as contact for everyone within the Volunteer Department as well as any external departments within the organization. Oversee day to day operations of the volunteers during the Festival Show less

Outreach Event Coordinator

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

I travel for two months with the Vans Warped Tour, representing B4BC by setting up an educational booth about breast cancer awareness. I train volunteers at each stop of the tour and manage day to day operations of booth set-up and breakdown, merchandise, accounting, and promotion. I create video blogs and document the journey on the B4BC social network sites. I travel for two months with the Vans Warped Tour, representing B4BC by setting up an educational booth about breast cancer awareness. I train volunteers at each stop of the tour and manage day to day operations of booth set-up and breakdown, merchandise, accounting, and promotion. I create video blogs and document the journey on the B4BC social network sites.

Volunteer Associate

• Mar 2011 - May 2011

Assist in coordinating volunteer shifts for both pre-Festival and Festival duties, help in managing them during their shifts, compose email updates and keep the social networks relevant for the volunteers. Assist in coordinating volunteer shifts for both pre-Festival and Festival duties, help in managing them during their shifts, compose email updates and keep the social networks relevant for the volunteers.

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, Theatres

• Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

I manage around 400 volunteers from hiring them for specific volunteer positions, coordinating their needs (i.e. if they need lodging), creating their shift schedules, and ensuring they are arriving for their jobs each day and completeing the tasks asked of them. I work within Filemaker, Outlook Express, Excel, and work on a daily basis while making phone calls to potential volunteers to conduct interviews and hire them. I manage around 400 volunteers from hiring them for specific volunteer positions, coordinating their needs (i.e. if they need lodging), creating their shift schedules, and ensuring they are arriving for their jobs each day and completeing the tasks asked of them. I work within Filemaker, Outlook Express, Excel, and work on a daily basis while making phone calls to potential volunteers to conduct interviews and hire them.

Festival Director's Assistant

• Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

Plan the special events that occur during the festival and coordinate hotel bookings for the filmmakers and speakers. Recruit and assign volunteers to various jobs throughout the festival and oversee that they are doing their job and fulfilling the requirements expected of them. Perform various office duties at the festival headquarters which include email blasts, data entry, and phone calls Plan the special events that occur during the festival and coordinate hotel bookings for the filmmakers and speakers. Recruit and assign volunteers to various jobs throughout the festival and oversee that they are doing their job and fulfilling the requirements expected of them. Perform various office duties at the festival headquarters which include email blasts, data entry, and phone calls