Mena B.

Experience

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  Personic

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1994

  Various

  Personic was a start-up in Silicon Valley that provided human resource supply chain technology and services for staffing purposes.

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  Enlighten Software Solutions

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Administration Manager

  Managed several departments under an administration department which included Executive Support Services, Centralized Administration, Human Resources, Manufacturing/Distribution, and Facilities.

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  Ariba

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Supported Executive Team in growing the company from 100 to 2,500 employees over two-year period, Pre-IPO to Post-IPO and through two M&A's and numerous reorganizations. Led innovative and successful recruiting process for both engineering and sales and service organizations. Established HR systems and operations while integrating ERP with Ariba's technology. Developed technical solutions integrating various systems to streamline operations leading to an improved product offered by the company. Show less

  • Product Manager

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  • HR Operations Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
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  Self-employed

  Mar 2001 - Apr 2009

  Youth Mentor

  Guided youth in career exploration, academic achievement, and self-discovery. Focused on the personal development of the individual with an emphasis on goal-setting, project management, and personal financial skills. Achieved a 100% achievement of post-secondary education or training and 100% success rate of career satisfaction after 5 years of high school graduation.

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  Divia Productions, Inc.

  Mar 2001 - Dec 2005

  Founder and President

  Produced customized digital media for websites, film projects, educational programs, and consumers. Video produced included integration of royalty-free music, graphics, titles, and animation. Offered complex menus for navigation including picture-in-picture, documentary, engaging music videos, and closed-captions. Divia Productions offered consulting, photography, and writing services to enhance scripts, scenes, and the final production. Divia Productions won an award for rewriting a script for a Fire Safety Educational Documentary. Show less

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  Sunset Pacific Development Corp.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2018

  Managing Partner

  Co-led land development project in Western Kentucky consisting of multi-use commercial and residential property. Directed infrastructure, subcontractor work, marketing, and civic and county relationships to rebuild image while ensuring compliance of covenant, codes, and restrictions. Negotiated contracts; planned and executed exit strategy, 2018.

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  Bichon FurKids Rescue

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2009

  Founder

  Created the non-profit organization known as Bichon FurKids Rescue from concept to execution. Secured the 501(c) 3 approval and maintained all corporate records, infrastructure, and books. Rehabilitated and trained most of the difficult cases the rescue undertook.

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  A Higher Quest

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Business and Life Coach

  Provided professional consultation services in career planning, business management, operational improvement, technology evaluation, legal representation networking, and time and stress management. Offered business solutions via the use of technology.

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  Fish. Food. Feel Good. (F3G)

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

  Start-up Consultant

  For a poverty alleviation charity, set up 501(c) 3 non-profit status and infrastructure for Founder. Established Board and created website for organization that collects fish from sport fishermen and distributes it to local charities who serve it to Americans in need - the elderly, homeless, jobless, military veterans, etc.

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  1 Stop Kiosk

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  Developer and Project Manager

  Created and designed a Smart Phone App and Website that helps disadvantaged youth find social services in their area. Utilized understanding of socio-cultural needs to design practical software application.

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  Qualmet - Performance Management Software

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Executive

  Joined leadership team for legal technology start-up company; head customer success process by consulting corporate legal departments in evaluation of outside counsel. Deploy, implement, and support SAAS for legal operations use. Implement operational improvements and tracking systems which favorably impact client experiences and product success. Clients include: Andeavor, Atria Senior Living, CafePress, FedEx Ground, and more.

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  Future N Focus (DBA Dream Catcher)

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

  Chief Executive Officer

  Formerly an advisor to the Future N Focus Executive Team, Mena joined the company to help usher in a new phase in the company's growth and development. Bringing her expertise in technology start-ups, she has implemented infrastructure and processes to catapult the momentum the company is experiencing to ensure successful national expansion into the K-12, adult education, and non-profit verticals. She is using her expertise in HR and Finance to creatively grow the team; her background in Sales & Marketing to establish and expand the pipeline of customers; and her skills in customer success to increase recurring revenues and add new revenue streams. Mena's many years of Angel Investing brings an added value to the Executive Team and Investor Relations. Show less

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  CleanLeap

  Feb 2024 - now

  Assistant Executive Director and Program Manager, Economic Sustainability

  At CleanLeap.org, I apply my background in economics and policy to lead a nonprofit focused on accelerating clean energy and climate-tech innovation through education, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneurship. I oversee program development and nonprofit operations, including corporate compliance, infrastructure, and governance, while serving as Corporate Secretary to the board. A core part of my role is designing and managing educational experiences—such as supplementing pitch competition curriculum to support early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, market-driven insights—and translating foundational business content into multiple languages to improve accessibility for our international partners. I also serve as Project Manager for LEAP (Local Enterprise Advancement Program), our small business onboarding initiative that prepares small business founders to enter federal and corporate supply chains. My approach integrates economic development strategy with entrepreneurial coaching to help mission-driven founders navigate market barriers and build sustainable enterprises that can scale their environmental impact. Show less