Instruct undergraduate students in a variety of economic studies. Educate and motivate students to develop a knowledge of economic systems, economic tools, resource allocation and economic thinking. Develop student critical thinking skills from a variety of economic points of view including consumers, producers and government agencies. Improve students’ skills in the understanding, and use, of economic tools in the decision making process. Topics include theoretical concepts as well as practical microeconomic, macroeconomic and consumer economic applications. Motivate students to acquire skills that will better assess current and future economic opportunities, and develop effective responses to economic and business challenges.

Plan, schedule and conduct data collection assignments for the National Compensation Survey Programs and Occupational Requirements Survey using fairly complex economic or statistical techniques. Apply economic principles and statistical techniques in order to evaluate the data collected and make adjustments to ensure reliability and comparability. Apply standard practices and techniques to the solicitation of data and report information in accordance with survey requirements. Use computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format and to search for information in a knowledge database. Express information to individuals or groups effectively, making clear and convincing oral presentations. Compose written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with independent, unaffiliated respondents. Plan and set priorities to determine and achieve short and intermediate term goals.

Responsible for the collection of primary data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Assignment requires pricing a wide variety of outlet and product types in establishments which provide retail goods and services to the public. Position requires monitoring and reporting on local economic conditions affecting retail transactions and trends. Responsible for securing initial voluntary cooperation from retail establishment owner/ managers, housing unit inhabitants, and is for repricing goods and services for the CPI.

Instruct undergraduate students in a variety of economic studies. Educate and motivate students to develop a knowledge of economic systems, economic tools, resource allocation and economic thinking. Develop student critical thinking skills from a variety of economic points of view including consumers, producers and government agencies. Improve students’ skills in the understanding, and use, of economic tools in the decision making process. Topics include theoretical concepts as well as practical micro-economic and macro-economic applications. Motivate students to acquire skills that will better assess current and future economic opportunities, and develop effective responses to economic and business challenges.

Provided internet and community marketing services to small businesses in pursuit of defined sales objectives. Assess needs, market competition, cost structures and distribution channels to solve problems and implement profitable marketing strategies. Design, build and maintain website layouts, content, and both on-page and off-page optimization tactics. Design and create, clear, succinct and effective print media advertising and point-of-sales brochures. Write technical procedures and documentation intended for specific audiences. Develop, monitor and measure for effectiveness, organic and pay-per-click internet advertising campaigns as well as social media marketing campaigns. Use computers and computer applications to provide output and detail in an appropriate format. Maintain software, interfaces and stored data using appropriate downloads and data sharing strategies.

Directed and oversaw the umbrella organization to four not-for-profit agencies serving the elderly in Orange County. Reviewed and approved budgets and operating procedures for the primary services including: Caring Connections, Financial Abuse Specialist Team, Health Insurance counseling and Advocacy Program and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Chaired the Development Committee working with business and volunteer groups to enhance agency sustainability. Planned and executed numerous successful fundraising events using the Benevon Marketing model. Developed new agency brochure and made Council presentations to community groups and service organizations. Worked directly in support of the California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and the Federal Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.

Responsible for achieving territory sales and profitability goals in the wirehouse distribution channel. Developed, implemented and maintained annual marketing plans and positioning strategies. Represented the Hartford fixed and Director M variable annuity and provided sales assistance for the Hartford 401(k) retirement plans. Utilized proprietary data base management system to obtain and follow up on territory leads. Served as primary public speaker for the Hartford in assigned territory, conducting individual and group meetings and educating clients and the general public on various economic and investment topics. Developed sales relationships through individual presentations, group seminars and regional presentations. Certified in the State of California as a Continuing Education Instructor, conducting Continuing Education classes for California Life and Health Agents and Certified Public Accountants.

Wholesaler representative for Ohio National fixed and variable annuities in West Coast region. Developed new advisor and client sales relationships through individual presentations, group seminars and regional presentations. Established new firm relationships to expand selling group membership. Evaluated competitive market environment to develop and implement strategies and tactics to gain market share.

Managed marketing and operations functions of broker/dealer with bottom line responsibility. Wrote and edited marketing materials and technical support manuals. Led product launch initiatives for variable insurance products. Interfaced and coordinated with legal, graphics and production departments on product development and launch activities. Developed and implemented sales training curriculum for national sales force. Designed content, coordinated execution and presented at numerous national marketing events and regional sales meetings.