I carried out a grant for $50,000 through No Kid Hungry. The action plan I created included marketing, program creation, and budget planning. I managed three sites across the county, and the team went from serving 30-50 meals a day to over 1000 a day to children in rural communities by the midpoint of the program. Program and material creation was created to be bilingual and ensure program continuity once the grant funds had ended.

I managed the 75 year old institution’s significant collection of Central California artifacts. The collection includes 60 structures, specialized exhibits, art, photographs, documents, clothing, furniture, weapons, vehicles and cultural artifacts from indigenous people. The Museum is set on 16 scenic acres and is one of the largest museums in California. Responsibilities included working with a team of other professionals in areas such as marketing, events, education, maintenance and business under the supervision of the Executive Director. I also worked to develop and organize new collections, with the long term goal of expanding and improving educational programs. I continued the project of developing and organizing the new research center. I conducted extensive research on California history and continue to expand the museum’s collection through object acquisition. I worked with the Executive Director to maintain records and catalog acquisitions. I collaborated with other local, regional, state, national, and international institutions to conduct research on a variety of topics related to history in Kern County. I researched, compiled, and prepared written information and videos regarding the historical exhibits, structures, and processes by the Kern County Museum and it was available to the general public through social media. I ensured collects were properly preserved and protected. I worked with the Executive Director and directly raised funds through donor interaction and grants in support of expansion of the collection, update of facilities, and support of research efforts.

I wrote grants, met with donors, organized donor events, and conducted all marketing for the council. Additionally, I maintained the donor database. I conducted outreach and follow-up campaigns for individual and corporate donors. I worked with the local foundation to create donor giving campaigns and also sought gifts-in-kind to help sustain everyday needs of the organization. Moreover, I organized the largest non-alcohol booth at the county fair at the council's largest fundraising event of the year.

I managed the office’s human resources, accounting, and marketing departments, while also maintaining daily needs for the employees. Additionally, I managed the front council store including everything from daily sales to inventory. I also assisted on donor campaigns by managing the donor database and processing any incoming funds, in addition to creating monthly financial reports for the Executive Board. While in office, I redesigned the storefront and changed inventory to increase sales, I created a newsletter that was distributed to over 5000 people quarterly. I updated the Employee's Manual annually, and created an office operations manual for daily processes.

I utilized a variety of academic databases, as well as primary resources, to produce authoritative research in order to create different marketing campaigns.

I performed data entry and database maintenance on the Metrostudy input system, which included detailed records for all for-sale residential housing in Central to Northern California, as well as some parts of Nevada.I researched new residential subdivisions daily by going through business journals, government planning documents, parcel maps, etc. in order to expand the database I created research tracking spreadsheets that summarized raw report data in order to report highlights to the manager, and to export simple questions for individual planners, when appropriate.

I worked for three departments during my time with Optimal Health Services- Education/Service Excellence, Accounts Payable, and Reimbursement. In all three departments, I assisted in the company’s move from paper to an electronic environment, such as purging old records, and determining the database set-up for optimum efficiency. • Education/Service Excellence- Trained new employees on programs and medical record procedures, audited and indexed medical records on a daily basis • Accounts Payable- Coded and processed all incoming invoices, researched payment issues as they arose, communicated with vendors when needed, sought authorizations, printed/mailed checks, and implemented the company wide credit card program by training new users and reconciling the statement each month • Reimbursement- Medical billing, called for medical authorizations as appropriate, audited medical records

I owned a small knitting business for several years in which I made and distributed a variety of knitted goods internationally, including beanies, scarves, and leg warmers. I was a member of the Downtown Business Association, and a frequent vendor of the Art Walk at the monthly First Friday shopping events in Bakersfield.

I provided administrative assistance in the form of putting together file packets for all of the land transactions taking place in the county. I sent out mailings and legal documents to the county, state, and residents to inform them and receive approval for land purchases and other transactions. I checked the accuracy of each of the transaction files, such as the mapping, the recommendations, etc. I also acted as receptionist, and helped to build an electronic database of archived transaction files going back to 1964.

I worked with the Foundation Office to create a reference spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel of all alumni from 1913 to 1995 for mailing purposes.

I am certified as a tutor through the AVID program and Kern Adult Literacy. I taught my student study skills, confidence, and how to handle test anxiety. I helped her to learn her own study practices and she raised her grade from failing to a B.

I managed a level of the house on performance nights, as well as the volunteer ushers that directed patrons. I also provided customer service to the patrons before, during, and after the show by handling any issues that arose, and through the purchase of performer's merchandise.

I wrote supplements for books that the company published. I organized promotional events, such as a university tour and helped out whenever needed.

I attended to customers and completed sales transactions.

I provided customer service to a diverse group of patrons in a fast paced environment.

I planned major events and activities on campus that incorporated a diverse body of students that numbered over 18,000. I chaired several different committees and oversaw all the clubs on campus, which numbered 21. I re-organized the club application process and re-wrote legal documents for the student government, such as the by-laws and different contracts. I was recognized as a student community leader by the state of California.

I acted as receptionist for the health office on campus. I created patient files, reorganized work spaces, all while maintaining patient confidentiality.

I attended customers and was trained as a certified barista to discuss teas and coffees, as well as, make drinks. I helped in stocking inventory and store decorations.

I provided excellent customer service, while multi-tasking in the form of taking orders, acting as cashier, and making food.