I am honored to be part of the Leadership Stockton Class of 2025, California's oldest adult community leadership program, established in 1981 by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. This esteemed program is designed to inspire and prepare individuals from diverse backgrounds to assume leadership roles within our community. Throughout this 11-month journey, our cohort engages in monthly sessions that delve into critical issues facing the greater Stockton area, including history, arts and culture, the economy, local government, law enforcement, education, healthcare, and politics. These sessions feature discussions with community leaders, panel presentations, and simulation activities, providing a comprehensive understanding of our region's dynamics. A cornerstone of the program is the class project, where we collaborate to identify and address a pressing community need. This hands-on initiative not only aims to bring about positive change but also fosters teamwork and goal-setting skills among participants. Additionally, we undertake individual projects that further enhance our leadership capabilities and community involvement. Being selected for Leadership Stockton has provided me with invaluable opportunities to deepen my understanding of our community, expand my professional network, and develop my leadership skills. I am committed to applying these insights to contribute meaningfully to the betterment of Stockton and to uphold the program's legacy of fostering enlightened, educated, and motivated community leaders.

As the Director of Administration and Development, I lead efforts to enhance sustainability, growth, and impact at the San Joaquin Pride Center. My work focuses on strategic partnerships, operational improvements, and financial leadership to support the LGBTQ+ community. Key accomplishments include:- Secured fiscal sponsorship with United Way of San Joaquin County, fostering a sustainable, mutually beneficial partnership.- Restored relationships with the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP), the state, and state agencies, rebuilding trust and positioning the organization for additional funding opportunities.- Collaborated on the CYBHI grant, securing $914,000 over 36 months to expand services, and led the Elevate Youth California grant submission, earning $800,000 to address youth substance use disorders (SUDs) and systemic barriers.- Increased the organization’s annual budget from $290,000 in 2023 to a projected $1.15M in 2025, reflecting nearly 300% growth.- Standardized hiring processes and recruited two new team members with competitive wages aligned with nonprofit benchmarks.- Secured full-time medical, dental, and vision benefits for all employees to support their well-being.- Recruited board members with diverse expertise to strengthen governance.- Graduated from the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program by United Way and the City of Stockton, gaining skills in nonprofit operations, revenue building, and board development.My work has driven transformative growth, creating a stronger and more sustainable San Joaquin Pride Center to serve as a trusted resource in our region.

Create, refine, and oversee the implementation of HR practices within the company to ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Modernize and centralize employee filing and retention, budgeting, and job descriptions. Introduce workplace policies and communication channels that address employees’ and volunteers’ concerns and complaints, such as discrimination and harassment issues.Provide counseling and information on benefits, policies, best practices, employee relations, payroll, pay compensation, etc. to management and all employees.

United Way of San Joaquin County & City of StocktonI am honored to have been selected from a competitive pool of nonprofit leaders to complete the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, a prestigious initiative designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations through targeted education and collaboration. During the program, I was chosen by my peers as the Collaborative Champion for my willingness to help others by sharing time, resources, and expertise, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.The program provided invaluable insights from top professionals, including Nikki Lowery, Kim Tucker from Impact Foundry, and other experts across key pillars of nonprofit development: Revenue Building, Brand Identity, Operational Infrastructure, and Board Governance.Continuing my involvement, I am actively engaged with the next Cohort as a speaker, sharing my experiences, key learnings, and advice to support their journey. I am also collaborating with United Way of San Joaquin County to offer continued support.This experience has not only enhanced my professional skills but also reaffirmed my commitment to building stronger, more impactful nonprofits in our community. The work continues beyond my cohort, as I remain dedicated to fostering collaboration and growth within the sector.

- Lead a highly engaged team of 21 supervisors, two HR specialists, and 285+ employees for a $86 million/year retail store.- Strategically recruit, hire, on-board, and assist in training of new hires ranging from non-exempt Team Members, Team Leaders, and exempt Executive Team Leaders.- Onboard exempt-level Executive Team Leaders and established continuous training through their first year.- Successful training and development for incoming team members and team leaders decreasing turnover under 90 days by 23% YOY. - Create a training and coaching environment - Elevate team performance by providing training to non-exempt and exempt leadership on coaching behaviors and skills. - Standardize Performance Reviews in order to create an equitable experience across job functions. - Recognized on a Group Level and presented the Care Award. "Showing up for each other, making people the priority, and treating each other with respect; lifting each other up and valuing relationships across all functions."- Create non-exempt leadership talent pipeline to exempt leadership positions through mentorship programs and continuous training- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment, labor laws and the compliance requirements of those laws.- Recruiting- Attend job fairs for university recruits, represent Target and understand different Target opportunities, actively seek out university talent- Advocate successful employer branding through employee relations and culture by proactively identify and address employee concerns in a timely manner- Recognized mid-year 2022 due to high personal performance and influence in store and district level.

Successfully completed new store opening starting in August 2019 to November 2019 store opening. New Store Opening ranged from; hiring, training of associates and managers, store planning, merchandise planning, merchandising execution, merchandise presentation execution. Assisted in the on-boarding, and standards training of new associates and re-training of tenured associates to company guidelines of new store standards. Opened new store in November 2019 and ensured the upkeep of merchandise presentation standards throughout the store in Holiday 2019. Assisted the General Manager to create, execute, and maintain the store business plan. Successfully identified 4 Lead Women's Department Associates within 30 days of opening to assist in building pipeline talent in the store. Successfully held direct reports responsible for identifying Lead Associates in assigned areas to build pipeline talent within the store. Upheld all company standards through COVID-19 Pandemic up to temporary closure in March 2020.Sales Comped our first anniversary month (Nov. 2020) by double digits in Women's and Men's with down double digit inventory in both divisions. Single digit comped Gross Margin Dollar by single digits. Sales comped our first anniversary holiday overall by single digits in Women's and Men's with down double digit inventory in both divisions. Single digit comped Gross Margin Dollar by single digits. Went into January 2021 with clearance % to total division in single digits for Men's and Women's Divisions.

- Built constructive and effective relationships with my broad and diverse cross-functional team and business partners.- Used all forms of Microsoft applications as well as became proficient in company specific applications including CICS.- Ensured inventory levels were accurately forecasted to meet financial plans and smooth execution of cross-functional strategies.- Balanced pre/in-season inventory strategies to recommend possible strategies to teams and leadership.- Executed store and DC inventory concerns with management and cross-functional team in timely manner.- Collaborated with Shared Services teams to recommend and prioritize enhancements to best practices.

• Improved Babies Department sales comp from #9 of 13 stores at the end of Q1 to #1 at the end of Q2 and #40 in the Western Territory.• Improved Boys Department sales comp from #7 of 13 stores at the end of Q1 to #2 at the end of Q2 and #42 in the Western Territory. • Maintained Girls Department +1% sales comp QTD, versus negative market and territory comps. • Set, maintain, and flex shop merchandise in timely manner to meet financial goals and improve turn-over of product before loss of gross margin for company• Support inventory management with order, transfer, and shipment of product• Assist in the continued training of new Senior Department Manager with strategy, planning and how-to steps to increase department contribution, gross margin, and recovery potential• Continued development of Department Specialist, and Department Leads through on-hand coaching, Q&A sessions, and monthly touch bases to assess successes and growth opportunities• Actively balance payroll to meet store controllable expense contribution and goals• Support store operations in community volunteering and out-reach, employee on boarding, and store compliance standards

• Assisted allocation of products from production to customer for virtual and brick-and-mortar store locations• Complied with company customer service standards and regulations via phone and email• Resolved customer issues in a timely manner with company, customer loyalty, and standard operations in mind in resolution

• Responsibly acted upon inventory concerns and transfers with communication with DM and Allocation Partner• Abided by corporate marketing strategies• Followed marketing and merchandising strategies per Brand Guide and corporate direction• Developed strong associates using companywide G.U.E.S.T. selling model and Four Regional Focuses to create sales and return customers• Ensured Replenishment Reports were to be completed every day to minimize out-of-stock, better serve the customer, and abide by company standards• Run assigned 2 hour segments weekly and successfully meet monetary goals, operational duties, and customer service expectations• Balance tills and account for any out of balances are reported per Standard Operating Procedures• Actively balance payroll to weekly, monthly, and quarterly needs• Assist in associate on boarding by providing training in product standards, visuals, store standards, stockroom standards, etc.• Comply with all company standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and directives• Assist in planning and executing of monthly Floor Set by company directive

• Support inventory management, including the ordering, transfer, and shipping of products• Provide motivation to associates in fast paced environment• Assist corporate marketing campaigns with locally based promotions and sales initiates• Utilize selling behaviors to push sales and creates professional relations with customers. • Place product by corporate and locally set safety guidelines• Create and maintain shop concepts by corporate and local guidelines• Restock departments to company standards and ensure product is able to be shopped by customers easily• Data Entry and Cash Handling Experience