Cecilia Tavera

Experience

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  University of California, Office of the President

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Executive Office, UC Merced

  Original team member supporting leadership of UC Merced campus' 1st Chancellor, Carol Tomlinson-Keasey. Administration & Operations team for UC Merced to establish campus from conceptual plans into groundbreaking reality.

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Clinical Researcher (at Mentor Corporation acquired by J&J)

  Mentor Corporation was a Leading Supplier of Medical products for the Global Healthcare market. Managed Southern California territory of Largest FDA Clinical Research trial in the United States. Understanding of scientific principles involved with silicone breast implantations. Trained, coached, and mentored employees and resolved employee disputes. Utilized strong analytical and organizational skills to process clinical case report forms for over 150 investigator sites, for thousands of patient files. Analysis and synthesis of collected data. Performed follow-up and resolution of outstanding issues. Documented communications with site entities. Provided optimal customer service and the ability to work with multiple investigator sites, institutional review boards, and internal, corporate departments. Prioritized and multi-tasked to meet project deadlines. Completed tasks in an efficient & effective manner consistent with study & Corporate objectives. Supported Company goals, Good Clinical Practices, and FDA regulations. Show less

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  Southern California Edison

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2016

  Public Affairs Specialist: Transmission & Distribution (Electric Grid Reliability)

  Public Relations including Government Affairs and Community Engagement with external stakeholders and influencers including, business leaders, chambers of commerce, cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria, Santa Barbara county and nonprofit organizations across Central Coast; Media Relations and press releases; Corporate Communications and Executive reports. Delivered Public Affairs strategies, managed corporate brand reputation, and tactics for major issues, programs, and projects. Built and maintained relationships with elected officials, local government staff, media, business leaders, and community influencers and stakeholders. B2B and B2C including Commercial and Residential energy programs; Sustainability and Energy Efficiency projects; Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Incident Response including, Fire and Wind Storm; Operations Support and Electric Grid Reliability. Show less

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  Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2017

  Past Director, Board of Directors

  Promote the economic growth, leadership and vitality of Latinx entrepreneurs and BIPOC business enterprises throughout Santa Barbara County and along the California Central Coast. Including Economic Development, Small Business Enterprise, Emerging Business and Technology, Business Advocacy, Empowerment and Education.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2017 - now

  Business Consultant

  Leadership coaching and Business Development for small business owners. Strengthening and supporting entrepreneurs through operational and organizational changes to grow their enterprise. In particular, developed resilience strategies for business owners through the turbulent, financial struggles of the pandemic. Understand the unique financial and operational goals of small businesses. Create strategic plans including leverage of social media marketing, grow and maintain client relationships, personnel recruitment, employee training and operational compliance. Show less

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  Earl Warren Showgrounds

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Board of Directors | CA Governor Appointment

    Dec 2018 - now

  • Board President | CA Governor Appointment

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022