Experience

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  Kpbs

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Volunteer coordinator

  - Managed database of over 900 volunteers and screened, coordinated, and supervised volunteers in KPBS’ many fundraising and special events with focus primarily on air-fundraising volunteers- Developed a high school and business volunteer recruitment outreach program- Solicited and developed partnerships with local businesses for underwriting of volunteer program

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  Make-a-wish foundation of san diego

  Sept 2004 - May 2007

  Volunteer & wish coordinator

  - Manage all aspects of the volunteer program including pre-screening, background checks, interviews, volunteer placement, trainings to fulfill special fundraising event needs and all volunteer activities related to wish fulfillment.-Wish planner for children whose wish involves visiting San Diego including cultivating relationships with local vendors, planning all wish aspects including: transportation/limo, airport greeter, hotels, and park tickets or other activities and include individualized itineraries requiring strong attention to detail and creative “on-the-spot” problem solving and client relations as the on-call contact for visiting families, managing and communicating with home chapter on budget and reconciling chapters dues and billing- Develop and maintain strong working relations with local vendors for in-kind donations and wish experiences, to include Sea World, San Diego Zoo and Legoland and forge new relationships for extremely specialized and unique wish requests such as being a Naval Seal during “Hell Week,” requiring creativity and strong problem solving and outreach/negotiation skills Show less

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  Puget sound blood center

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2014

  Donor resources representative

  -Manage 25-35 mobile blood drives a month for assigned geographic territory while meeting a annual recruitment goal of 9,500-11,000 donors through new group outreach using cold calling and a consultative selling approach, with about 40% of time spent out of office meeting with current and potential donor coordinators

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  Washington society of cpas

  Jun 2014 - now

  With more than 6,500 members, the WSCPA is the only organization in the State of Washington dedicated to serving the professional needs of CPAs, educating consumers about CPAs and the services they provide, and encouraging students to study accounting and enter the profession. The purpose of the Washington CPA Foundation, a subsidiary of the WSCPA, is to strengthen and expand the profession by advancing and investing in the accounting profession. The Washington CPA Foundation provides scholarships for college-level accounting students and provides grants to community organizations and higher learning institutions working to increase diversity in the accounting pipeline. We are a community of CPAs and financial professionals cultivating authentic relationships, unique learning experiences, and purposeful advocacy for our future. Join our circle and enjoy the perks of membership.

  • VP of Membership & Education

    May 2023 - now

  • Executive Director of the WA CPA Foundation

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Director of Membership

    Jan 2020 - May 2023

  • Manager of Membership

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Manager of Student Initiatives

    Nov 2017 - May 2019

  • Academic Relations Coordinator

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2017