Experience

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  Marks brothers motors

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Small business owner

  Launched and established a luxury automobile dealership focused on selling high-end car brands. Developed business operation from ground zero, working end-to-end through each pre-growth phase from licensing and inventory to staff recruitment and marketing.

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  United states senate

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Administrative analyst

  Supported Senator Edward Kennedy in all administrative processes and provided briefings to ensure consistency in daily schedules. Worked on issues including civil unions and gay marriage.

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  California brain tumor association

  Jan 2008 - now

  President & ceo

  Founder and driving force behind a nonprofit organization dedicated to building public awareness and promoting policy solutions and education regarding causes of environmental health hazards. Delegated and managed multiple priorities directed toward implementing change. Developed expertise in a wide range of policy arenas working with advocates to support and advance the objectives of the organization through cutting-edge research and legislative analyses. • Community Outreach• Educational Program Development & Management• Policy Impact• Government Relations Show less

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  City and county of san francisco

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Served as the forefront of a registered-voting base of 450,000 residents, while supervising activities of nearly 4,000 Poll Workers, Election Inspectors, District Leads, and Deputy Sheriffs. • Advocated on behalf of local residents seeking improvements in public safety; oversaw various City departments and participated in public street events to ensure traffic enforcement.• Served on the Mayor’s Pedestrian Safety Task Force to form an Education Subcommittee focused on pioneering new pedestrian strategy.• Reduced speed limits as a result of presenting clear arguments on causes of pedestrian injuries. • Devised comprehensive recommendations through complex public policy analysis• Wrote internal legislative briefing memos and identified implementation strategies• Scheduled activities (e.g., travel, speaking engagements, special events, meetings, etc.)

  • Presenter - Department of Elections

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Chairman - Pedestrian Safety Committee

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Legislative Fellow - Mayor's Office

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
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  Los gatos chamber of commerce

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  President & ceo

  Instilled new sense of direction and pioneered series of growth strategies to reposition organization for success. Developed comprehensive business-plan and built solid infrastructure to adequately meet diverse organizational needs. Held decision-making authority for establishing service operations, fiscal and budget management, market expansion, government affairs, and policy development. • Community Affairs• Strategic Market Planning & Growth• Fundraising & Management• Relationship Management• Staff Development Show less

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  Palm springs luxury motors

  Sept 2019 - now

  Small business owner