Goodful is an altruistic organization that utilizes a multi-dimensional approach aiming to correct health, economic, and environmental disparities through sustainable food production and distribution.-Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures that support mission and goals-Establish robust organizational framework and comprehensive strategy to establish the organization in the industry and the community, and bring from startup activities to operational activities.-Oversee and monitor all financial planning, including fundraising and budgeting.-Develop and supervise marketing efforts, promotions, community relations and outreach.-Serve as the primary point of contact and spokesperson to partnering organizations, community groups, committees, constituents, media, and the public.-Research and analyze data to identify emerging developmental issues and industry trends in order to best advance organizational policy and guide overall strategy.-Lead diverse, senior team and remote hubs with concise vision, open communication, and collaboration.-Identify, foster, and maintain over thirty strategic partnerships with non-profit and for-profit organizations whose core business activities directly support Goodful’s mission.

- Led several teams of highly effective Census enumerators, approximately 18-26 people, through intense political atmosphere, the pandemic, wildfires and record temperatures- Consistently ranked in top three performing teams and top three performing supervisors- Contract extended twice to lead the Strike Teams which led to successful enumeration in Sacramento’s most difficult areas- Assured specific levels of quality and progress of field operations were achieved through analysis of various reports and observations- Performed various management tasks including approving payroll; facilitating individual and group training sessions; and monitoring subordinate’s performance such as on the job observations and the monitoring of various performance metrics

- Performed all managerial administrative tasks such as payroll, staff scheduling and acquisition (via suppliers and external contractors)- Managed all logistics, administration and legalities for external contractors and suppliers- Liaised with high profile foundations, embassies and organizations to produce leads, acquire new customers and maintain existing connections in the greater Bay Area- Acted as onsite manager, assisting clients, directing staff and ensuring smooth operations- Organized and managed all front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house staffing needs

Hired to assess the State’s economy by analyzing local policy and infrastructure; promoting foreign direct investment; and expanding information and communication technology.-Liaised with state agencies to assess their resources, priorities, goals, and issues, and strategize accordingly.-Served as state agencies’ central point of contact throughout consultancy period.-Coordinated and participated in formation of public-private development agreements in the areas of education, agriculture, technology, and the circular economy.-Developed policy and strategy that aided in the implementation of the state’s goals and mission-Prepared economic development strategy by identifying strong investment opportunities for the State in the areas of transportation; agriculture; and information and communication technology; and began implementation of economic development initiatives.-Established framework and content, promoted participation, and implemented six-week crash course to educate local small to medium-sized enterprises in administrative, accounting, marketing, and operations.-In collaboration with the Regional Deputy Manager of International Cooperation and the State Government of Piura, provided strategic advice, policy proposals, and public-private partnership initiatives to expedite development through specific expansion of foreign direct investment and information and communication technology.

Began in the third year of operations and quickly improved organization and effectiveness. Within 18 months, my efforts enabled the acquisition of high-level sponsorship from Hyatt, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and US Foods.-Produced all-encompassing, full-scope event planning and direction for annual four-day event.-Engaged with and manage small, local food and wine-producers to showcase local, sustainable products.-Improved and managed logistics plan for annual four-day event, consisting of six tracks per day over four days.-Created and managed annual activities, calendar, and framework that allowed for for scalability and duplication.-Increased operational efficiency by utilizing vital project management tools that decreased labor hours by 25%.-Recruited, organized, and directed over sixty team members and over seventy-five outside contractors.-Initiated post-event survey for attendees, team, and directors in order to generate data driven reports for every event over three-year period that produced an annual cost-savings of 35%.-Fundraised and supported fundraising activities that achieved full sponsorship of festival two years in a row.

Project initiated to produce a firsthand, in-depth economic analysis of one of Africa’s fastest growing and most desirable, emerging markets.-Performed primary research in the field, interpreted data, drafted analysis, and prepared briefing of the economy in Kenya and Nairobi.-Generated primary research through in-depth local observations and by conducting field interviews.-Analyzed over thirty public, non-governmental, and private organizations through research, case studies, and interviews, including AIG, Cisco Systems, European Investment Bank, GE, M-Pesa, Nestle, and Unilever.-Prepared economic development strategies by identifying existing areas of growth through foreign direct investment, international trade opportunities, and public-private development partnerships.-Delivered policy recommendations to further expand economic development in both Nairobi and Kenya, and create cooperative policies in order to attract more foreign direct investment through new and existing stakeholders.-Drafted, edited, and prepared submissions covering political economy, country and local governance, the African economy, the Kenyan economy, local business environment, and local infrastructure.

Federal Defense Program enacted to recruit nation’s best and brightest STEM discipline students for employment at Department of Defense labs nationwide.Director of Marketing (2009 - 2012)-Produced a 22% savings on annual marketing budget by introducing lean practices.-Developed marketing strategy that expanded states’ coverage by 315%.-Increased program participation over 100% year-over-year through innovative digital marketing tactics.-Created and oversaw strategic marketing initiatives across the United States.-Served as liaison to create internal database for both student and professional use that enabled the streamlining of three major efforts.-Contributed to comprehensive Program policy handbook with internal legal team and Defense leadership.Director of Events (2009 - 2012)-Coordinated and managed all of program’s nationwide events that served to market the program, promote program’s individuals’ research, and showcase defense-sponsored research.-Expanded one-day course to four-day informational and preparatory experience for all program’s stakeholders.-Planned, strategized, and coordinated all aspects of large-scale annual event, including all logistics and intra-event tradeshow.-Drove efforts for annual event content creation, and small and large scale defense system tradeshow.-Consistently delivered successful full-scope event logistics and management on-time and under budget.-Managed more than seventy people including program staff, outside contractors, and temporary workers.Cohort Administrator (2008 - 2009)-Managed administration of several hundred students across the nation, disciplines, and academic programs.