Responsible for developing new relationships and procuring new food donors while maintaining and growing the current accounts.

Manage day to day operations off the Career Center. Responsible for meeting performance metrics goals. Reporting and analyzing employment trends. Creatively managing a team of Career Agents to deliver the best customer service, while meeting their performance goals. Constantly working on increasing the profile of the Center in the community; building relations with other community organizations, participating in resource fairs and community collaborative throughout the South Bay and maintaining a healthy work partnership with the collocated partners in the center.

Business Service Consultant Sept 2018 to May 2019Represents KRA in all professional interactions, while building strategic community partnerships that are in direct service to the community we serve and represent. Created employment opportunities within the community and advocating for all our members and the clients of our partners, advising businesses of the benefits of creating a diverse working environment. Coordinated and collaborated with “Think Dignity” to create a rare opportunity to assist the homeless population in seeking employment through a job fair consisting of 17 employers. Met with the companies to petition their involvement, creating a positive impact on their organization as well as impacting our community. Successfully established relationships with National City Chamber of Commerce. Developing creative and integrated services to connect multiple organizations, resulting in a successful job fair of 70 employers. Served as a “match maker” to connect employers to job seekers. Leading to long-term job placement for various populations.

Directed all aspects of store operations, including annual sales, market, and budget planning; reporting and analysis; monitoring sales and market trends; inventory control; cost control; payroll; and scheduling.• Managed hiring, training, and performance of 100+ employees representing widely varied experience and cultural backgrounds. Actively recruited top-performing talent from competing retailers. Directed binational recruiting and training initiatives • Lead flagship stores (both in Top 10 nationwide for profitability; Carlsbad store #1 in sales volume and #1 in profitability; $9M+ annual sales). Entrusted with success of these high-traffic, high-profile locations. Merchandise Presentation Manager, Banana Republic, Manhasset, NY (2012 to 2014)Customer Experience Manager, Banana Republic, Forest Hills, NY (2012)Assistant Manager, Banana Republic Factory Store, Riverhead, NY (2008 to 2012)Assistant Manager, Gap Outlet Stores, Carlsbad, CA and Riverhead, NY locations (2006 to 2008)