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As a seasoned Digital Engagement Strategist at ASJ, crafting cutting-edge digital strategies that enhance member engagement across various states, driving forward our mission to reform state criminal justice systems. With 10+ years in IT management, my role involves a dynamic blend of digital innovation, strategic analysis, and hands-on implementation.📊 Strategic Development & Analysis- Conducting competitor and process analyses for optimized digital engagement.- Developing business cases for digital policy improvements.- Managing end-to-end digital projects and reporting performance metrics.🛠️ Digital Tool Mastery- Expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Intelligence Cloud, and Advertising Studio.- Crafting and maintaining data connections across CRM, social media, and Google Analytics.- Creating custom dashboards for regional development.🤝 Empowering Engagement- Managing complex member databases.- Developing training materials and supporting staff proficiency in digital tools.

Oakland, Ca

During my tenure as IT Director, I spearheaded the creation and deployment of an advanced IT infrastructure that was pivotal to ASJ's nationwide scaling initiatives. My role was instrumental in positioning the organization at the forefront of criminal justice reform through technology.Key Achievements:- Orchestrated the design and rollout of a robust IT framework that supported organizational expansion and enhanced nationwide advocacy efforts.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate technology solutions that elevated research, education, and policy advocacy initiatives.- Pioneered IT strategies that fostered a network of coalition building, aiding ASJ in uniting a diverse array of crime survivors for policy reform.- Development of systems and practices that contributed to the mission of creating safer, justice-oriented communities.

San Francisco Bay Area

As VP Sales at LeewayHertz, a leading mobile app development company, I played a pivotal role in shaping the company's B2B success. Located in the tech hub of San Francisco, LeewayHertz specializes in designing and developing over 450 enterprise-grade mobile apps that have empowered businesses to implement comprehensive mobile strategies.Key Achievements:- Mentored by LeewayHertz Chairman, Viresh Bhatia, a co-founder of InstallShield, one of the world's most recognized software companies.- Served on the executive team for three years, actively engaging with clients to elicit project requirements and contribute to the creation of 100+ innovative mobile application projects.- Successfully led the transformation of LeewayHertz, driving the adoption of a new IT infrastructure and state-of-the-art productivity tools among a team of 50+ employees. This transformation notably enhanced overall customer satisfaction and reduced product defects.Strategic Leadership:- Simplified complex customer project requirements into architectural system blueprint diagrams, facilitating clear communication among all project stakeholders and ensuring the ultimate satisfaction of our clients.- Prioritized customer product visions, transforming them into multi-year development roadmaps. Through agile development sprints, we incrementally brought ideas to market and eventual monetization.Client-Centric Approach:- Acted as the senior management sponsor for mobile application projects, personally addressing escalated customer service issues throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to creation, testing, and deployment.- Managed and directed a team of specialist assistants, including Business Analysts, Software Engineers, and Product Designers, ensuring the completion of daily tasks and delivering outstanding results.

Stockton, California Area

In founding CalARG, I spearheaded a startup mobile app development venture headquartered in Stockton, California, that quickly became known for its innovative software solutions, particularly for startups in the B2B sector.Entrepreneurial Leadership:- Launched and grew the company from the ground up, carving out a niche in the competitive mobile app development industry.- Directed the design and development of over 20 mobile applications, consistently delivering projects that met the complex needs of startup businesses.B2B Focus:- Focused on B2B client engagement, providing tailored app solutions that supported our startup clients' growth and digital strategy.- Built a reputation as a community leader in Stockton, offering cutting-edge software solutions to local startups, thereby fostering a tech-forward business environment.Team and Project Management:- Managed a lean team consisting of 3 in-house programmer and a cadre of 10+ remote freelancers, overseeing product design and programming.- Implemented agile project management techniques to ensure efficient workflow and successful delivery of client projects on time and within budget.

Stockton, California Area

As the Founder and Community Organizer of Clean Up Stockton, I led a transformative initiative aimed at making a positive impact on the local community, highlighting a profound commitment to civic engagement, grassroots organization, and B2B collaboration.Community Empowerment:- Pioneered the creation of the "Clean Up Stockton" mobile application, leveraging technology to mobilize over 1,000 local volunteers to combat city graffiti, trash, and vandalism.- Achieved remarkable recognition and support from local media outlets, including the Huffington Post, CBS13, Fox 40, News 10, and KCRA, which showcased the app's effectiveness and widespread community engagement.B2B Collaboration:- Forged strategic partnerships with businesses, government bodies, and local organizations to foster an environment of collaboration and corporate responsibility.- Received formal recognition from U.S. Congress, Senators, Assembly-members, and County Supervisors, underscoring the collaborative and B2B nature of the initiative.Impactful Leadership:- Managed and motivated a diverse team of volunteers to contribute their time and efforts toward a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant Stockton.

Greater New York City Area

As the Director of Online Public Relations at The Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation of America, I leveraged my background in computer engineering and internet marketing to drive impactful digital strategies, with a strong emphasis on B2B collaboration and the mission of the organization.Digital Strategy and Advocacy:- Pioneered digital efforts to promote kidney health awareness and organ donation through comprehensive online PR initiatives.- Led a vision to establish a formidable online presence through search engine optimization, social media engagement, and mobile app marketing.B2B Collaboration:- Forged collaborative partnerships with businesses, medical organizations, and advocacy groups to expand the reach of the foundation and enhance its resources.Online Resource Center Development:- Worked towards transforming The Flood Sisters into a comprehensive online resource center, providing vital information and support for those in need of kidney donations and advocating the cause to potential registrants and donors.

Los Gatos, Ca.

During my role as a Senior Programmer at Ever Line Web Marketing, I played a crucial part in enhancing the digital presence and capabilities of small and intermediate businesses, focusing on B2B solutions and web-based applications.Key Contributions:- Led the development of more than 10 interactive web-based applications tailored to the specific needs of local businesses, showcasing my expertise in B2B software solutions.Business-Centric Solutions:- Focused on creating web-based applications that directly addressed the unique requirements of small and intermediate businesses, emphasizing B2B collaboration and innovation.Technical Expertise:- Leveraged my technical proficiency to deliver high-quality programming that empowered businesses to thrive in the digital landscape.

Stockton, Ca.

As the founder of Dance for Donors, I spearheaded a pioneering campaign that led to a decisive victory in a three-month competition across 11 Californian universities. This initiative, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Health, significantly updated the organ donor registry:- Developed and executed a strategic campaign that resulted in the update of 478 individuals’ driver's licenses to include the organ donor designation.- Leveraged B2B marketing techniques and digital platforms such as Facebook to mobilize 62 student volunteers from San Joaquin Delta College, enhancing community education on organ and tissue donation.- Achieved formal commendations for contributions to public health and civic engagement, including two Congressional recognitions and one Gubernatorial acknowledgment.- Applied B2B engagement strategies to foster partnerships with educational institutions, enhancing the campaign’s outreach and impact.- Demonstrated leadership in orchestrating volunteer efforts and advocating for public health initiatives through effective digital and community organizing.This role allowed me to develop and refine key skills that are vital for a Digital Engagement Strategist role:- Strategic Planning and Campaign Management- Digital Marketing and B2B Engagement- Community Organizing and Volunteer Coordination- Stakeholder Partnership Development- Public Health Advocacy and Education

Software Engineering

Programming for Computer Scientists Design of Information Structures Mathematics for Computer Scientist Computer Organisation.

Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Dance for Donors: Founder of non-profit to promote awareness around organ donation. Received multiple.