Program management for the annual SBA grants (3), state grants (4), City of San Diego grants, and other local matching funds (over $6 million annually). Responsibilities include:-- Oversight of 9 SBDC Centers, including program and fiscal compliance-- Contract development and management-- Grant writing and management-- Budget management, including fiscal review-- Stakeholder Coordination

• Development of policies and procedures and training of grant sub-awardees and staff for program implementation following national standards resulting in renewal of accreditation with two commendations and no conditions in 2019.• Development and creation of marketing branding standards and a network website, implementation of social media and digital media strategies, and redesign of all marketing materials. • Design and implementation of small business assistance training programs, including market research studies to determine critical needs, identify experts to execute the training, and ensure metrics are tracked and reported to funders.

Work included one-on-one counseling for small business owners and entrepreneurs to analyze their business, enhance their marketing, improve their financial reporting, enhance their credit position, and update their business plan.-- Teaching Basic Entrepreneurship Courses (Spanish and English)-- Grant Writing, Administration, and Compliance-- Program oversight, coordination, and project managment

I oversee the programs that help small businesses succeed! My roles are the Regional Director of the San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, oversight of the San Diego & Imperial Women's Business Center (WBC), the fiscal agent for state funding for the California WBC Network, and oversight of the San Diego, Orange, and Imperial Apex Accelerator. This includes oversight of federal, state, local, and private grant contracts valued over $5 million annually. I also manage and oversee over sub-awards of grants to over 30 different organizations throughout the State of California.-- Budget management and oversight of over $13million in public funds-- Grant development for federal, state, local, and private funds-- Management of 30 sub-award contracts with agencies both in the San Diego region and throughout California

Work with various businesses and organizations for Public Relations, Government Affairs, Development Assistance, Public Outreach, and Grant Writing-- Statewide public outreach for legislative campaigns-- Development assistance on projects for site selection, public-private funding, permit assistance, state contracts, etc.-- Grant writing for public funds for private business-- Marketing campaign consulting, including Media and Public Relations in both California and Mexico for non-profits and private business-- Grass-roots organization for state, national, and international issues

Manage pilot program for neighborhood economic development in LISC-San Diego's targeted neighborhoods in San Diego. Apply for and manage both private and public grants. Coordinate with partner non-profits and agencies in the neighborhoods. Develop training curriculum for micro-enterprises and small businesses.Business training for small and micro businesses in San Diego - including one-on-one counseling, workshops, outreach, program assistance for developing business organizations, and training for entrepreneurs. Coordination with other partner agencies and the City of San Diego.

Economic development in the north part of Imperial County. Active work in industrial development, renewable energy, and business retention. Multi-agency coordination with city, county, and local public utility. Active involvement in California Association of Enterprise Zones (CAEZ) and the preservation of economic development in California. With CAEZ I regularly traveled to Sacramento to represent the organization working closely with the legislature, contract lobbyists, directing our Public Relations strategies, and coordinating state-wide grassroots efforts.

Promote the Enterprise Zone tax credits to local business and attract new investment. Market the region nationally and internationally. Coordinate with multiple agencies and organizations including: chambers of commerce, the local workforce development board, small business development center, local, regional, and state economic development organizations, officials in Mexicali, and all local governmental jurisdictions. Manage annual budget, working with county auditor. Prepare agendas and direct regular meetings with Joint Powers Authority board. Presentation of agenda items and regular reports to elected bodies. Prepare reports as required by local and state agencies. Accomplishments: Design of marketing and administration Achieved 60% increase in employee vouchering in 2009 Legislative victory over state program elimination in 2011 with CAEZ Board Strengthened ties with Mexicali economic development officials

Primary client contact for all public affairs, media relations, communication, and advertising requirements. Balanced client budgets for monthly, quarterly, and annual media purchases and production. The media contact with television, radio, print and outdoor advertising. Copy writing for print advertisements, radio and TV spots and press releases. Project manager for online streaming video news site. Managed various client types including: casinos, financial services, wireless, internet, travel services and municipalities.

Primary responsibilities were to control schedule of all delivery, moving and warehouse personnel. Managed contracts with county for office relocations, managed contract for military personnel, managed contracts with local governments for record storage. Handled all staffing, including hiring and training of employees.Subcontractor: All aspects of business operations and sales. Provided payroll and compliance for 12 employees. Started operation, including acquisition of all required permits (PUC Cal T-190238.) Controlled all finances and budget.

Primary responsibilities were to direct all sales and marketing activities, manage network of agents and brokers, develop new products, acquire new strategic partnerships and manage the majority of major accounts. Secondary responsibilities included development of all marketing material while working directly with the selected agency, development of online marketing strategy and providing all copy writing for marketing material. Accomplishments:  Achieved 300% growth in Sales for 2002 through development of national distribution network of independent agents and large account acquisition. Acquired and Negotiated contracts in multiple states with School Districts, Municipalities, and Labor Unions