Experience

• 

  Consumer credit counseling service of orange county

  May 2006 - Jul 2011

  Chief development officer

  CCCS-OC is a non-profit, community service based organization that assists consumers through financial counseling and education. Duties and responsibilities:- Developed personal finance curriculum- Taught more than 400 adult community based personal finance workshops - Supervised 10 direct reports and managed a budget of $300,000 - Responsible for short- and long-term strategic planning and program development/evaluation - Wrote federal and foundation grants, reporting on outcomes and grant evaluation Show less

• 

  Trading post 1908

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Founder, managing director

  While working at Chapman University, my love for antiques grew more and more as I spent breaks during the day walking the historical Downtown Orange Circle lined with antiqued shops. I soon became friends with the local shop owners and other shop curators who encouraged me to rent a small location, mainly as a hobby, to re-sale the antique finds from our cross-country barn travels. I loved this extra hobby and also decided to try selling as a vendor at a local county flea market with our extra inventory. Disappointed, not by the sales, but by the market organizers' lack of overall organization and professionalism during the event. Believing the entire event could be run better, I decided to do my own research to see if my feelings and assumptions were shared by other vendors who rented booth space and even consumers who attended the event. After gaining valuable incite, Trading Post 1908 was formed. We took that initial input from vendors and consumers and continued to use market research to our advantage to take our Antique Market to the top ten Market West of Waco, Texas (Flea Market Magazine, 2013). Our events were at the Honda and Angels Stadium parking lots and were known for our vetted vendors, cleanness/orderliness, and customer service to both our vendors and shoppers.- Conceptualized, organized, and executed strategic plan to launch Vintage Marketplace/Flea Market series and Lifestyle Brand in Southern California.- Designed all marketing materials and concepts including full-scale website design utilizing JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. - Strategized and implemented digital marketing campaigns utilizing Google Analytics, Adworks, and Groupon. - Created an eCommerce store for vendors to submit registration payments for events and resources. - Successfully planned and executed large-scale marketplace events at Angel's Stadium, the Honda Center, and the Anaheim Convention Center drawing in over 350 vendors and thousands of attendees. Show less

• 

  Kr consulting (nonprofit organization focus)

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Consultant

  Orange County United Way- Served as a Consultant for Various Nonprofits OCUW Supports- Oversaw construction management of the SparkPoint Center- Developed all policies and procedures, and the operations manual for the SparkPoint center - Forged new nonprofit partnerships for the SparkPoint Center- Hired and trained staff in financial coaching- Developed a messaging strategy to stakeholders- Branded and created a strategic marketing plan California State University, Northridge- Collected and analyzed data for evaluation plan- Developed access databases- Wrote surveys for participants- Facilitated focus group sessions Show less

• 

  Brandman university - chapman university system

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2019

  Online instructor

  - Completed an Online Course Training program for Online Instructors- Utilized Adobe Connect for class meetings and office hours- Utilized MyITLab and Blackboard for homework, exams, activities, and class projectsCourses Taught :- Corporate Finance Online (FIN 100)- Managerial Accounting Online (ACCT 201)- Financial Accounting Online (ACCT 202)

• 

  Chapman university

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2022

  Provide one-on-one student support for Accounting, Business and Economics majors to grow as individuals, to succeed in the classroom and to find their first professional destinations.- Counsel and advise students from varied academic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds using the highest level of customer service- Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct a comprehensive student life program- Provide leadership to student clubs and professional student organizations - Chair and participate in a variety of committees and work groups - Select, supervise, train, and evaluate peer advising staff- Prepare and present presentations to variety of stakeholders- Communicate university policies both orally and in writing Show less

  • Faculty

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2022

  • Business School Advisor

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
• 

  Desert sands unified school district

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  Educator
• 

  The living desert zoo and gardens

  Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

  Major gifts officer
• 

  Palm springs international film society

  Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  Development and corporate sponsorship manager

  The Palm Springs International Film Society, a non-profit organization, produces the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) and Film Awards every January and the Palm Springs ShortFest in June. Additionally, the PSIFS hosts an annual star-studded Film Awards Gala to honor the year's best performances.- Forged and cultivated relationships, serving the primary liaison between the organization and community partners, government agencies, local business community, and national corporate partners.- Spearheaded a community engagement communication strategy celebrating the organization's history, impact, and future success, leveraging storytelling to enhance stakeholder connections and support organizational growth.- Led stakeholder engagement initiatives by securing speaking engagements, creating compelling content, and leveraging media outlets while strategically designing, managing, and evaluating outreach efforts to amplify the organization's impact through various channels, including media content, press releases, speaking events, and social media marketing.- Secured sponsorship, collaboration, and co-branded opportunities to promote the organization's mission, fostering strong partnerships and alliances to enhance brand visibility and engagement.- Designed and implemented multi-faceted fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals and ensure long-term financial sustainability.- Created an organizational presence in new and existing markets, driving a positive image and compelling storytelling.- Represented the organization at local and national events, including community gatherings, networking meetings, conferences, and partner initiatives, fostering brand awareness and cultivating strategic relationships.- Created and managed data-driven sponsorship agreements, analyzed performance metrics, and developed comprehensive reports to share with media outlets and community leaders, optimizing sponsorship strategies for maximum impact. Show less