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• Oversee daily operations of both the Laurel Business Improvement District (BID) a 501(c)iii non-profit, comprised of 80 commercial property owners and 100+ businesses• Implement Association vision through business attraction, event management, public art installation, community partnerships with schools, non-profits, and service groups• Manage vendors, sub-contractors, and staff, contract negotiations and fulfillment• Support the Board of Directors, standing and ad-hoc committees• Maintain budgetary and legal compliance in respect to the LDA Board, City of Oakland, and the Brown Act - Sunshine Ordinance• Facilities and asset management, financial analysis and forecasting• Business support to strengthen local economy, foster culture of shopping local, independently owned businesses, creating a destination district

Oaktoberfest in the DimondJoin Oaktoberfest Partners, participate as a Sponsor, Vendor, Brewery, Winery, Advertiser, or Volunteer. Support community success, visit www.Oaktoberfest.org!As Managing Director my responsibilities include:• Treasurer & Budget Chair - achieved profitability for the event in the second year, year-to-year growth of +20% in vendor participation, revenue, and attendance • Attracting 20,000 visitors to the Dimond commercial district• Involve youth in the production and fundraising, and ensure hands-on, age appropriate learning opportunities throughout the event• Showcase local schools, non-profits, artists, and craft food & beverage vendors In addition to working with all the stakeholders in the creation of a festive, and engaging event that showcases a diverse community.Read more on a recent case study of Oaktoberfest conducted by EventBrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/academy/oaktoberfesteventgrowth/

• Oversee daily operations of the Montclair Business Improvement District (BID) a 501(c)iii non-profit, comprised of 230 businesses• Implement Association vision through business attraction, event management, public art installation, community partnerships with schools, non-profits, and service groups • Manage vendors and sub-contractors, contract negotiations and fulfillment• Support the Montclair Village Association Board of Directors, standing and ad-hoc committees, and guide and direct MVA staff• Facilities and asset management, financial analysis and forecasting• Business support to strengthen local economy, foster culture of shopping local, independently owned businesses, creating a destination district

Executive Associate - Consultant -- MMHA The Managers’ Mentors, Inc. 2000 - Present• Human Performance Technology - Design and support of staff development programs, department organization analysis, strategic planning, individual skill development and knowledge transfer for corporate, non-profit, education, and government clients • Needs Assessment - Gap analysis and vision alignment, programming recommendations • Organizational Design - Implementation plan for training and mentoring programs, draft participant guidelines for facilitators, coordination team, mentors and mentees• Staff training - Set benchmarks, design coursework, evaluate program effectiveness, and capture deltas for continuous improvement • Business operation skills - Accounting, marketing and sales strategy, active membership in local and international organizations, professional network of trainers and consultants

Mentor Coordinator, Basic Skills Workshop Facilitator -- Laney College 2001 - 2008• Design and facilitate Workshop Series - life skills for education and career planning• Oversee the tutors and mentors of the Project Bridge Learning Collaborative • Project Manager - Each One Reach One campus-wide mentoring program, establish faculty mentor pool, implement needs based matching, orient mentoring pairs, track and evaluate relationship• Individual and group tutoring for life and academic skills

Residential Facilities Manager -- Devereux, Santa Barbara, Ca. • Manage care for developmentally disabled and severely emotionally disturbed adolescents, working closely with social workers, and parents • Draft budgets and analyze descriptive statistics for Individual Support Plans• Head Coach - Special Olympics basketball