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Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Through collaboration, innovation, integrity, communication, and self-care, worked to improve academic outcomes for Santa Barbara County Youth who were experiencing foster care or homelessness, with a vision of justice in education.• Oversaw and managed all aspects of program budget, staff, and operations• Developed program goals, metrics, and progress monitoring systems• Created programmatic policies and procedures as well as implementation plans• Provided guidance and support… Show more Through collaboration, innovation, integrity, communication, and self-care, worked to improve academic outcomes for Santa Barbara County Youth who were experiencing foster care or homelessness, with a vision of justice in education.• Oversaw and managed all aspects of program budget, staff, and operations• Developed program goals, metrics, and progress monitoring systems• Created programmatic policies and procedures as well as implementation plans• Provided guidance and support to 20 public school districts, 10 charter schools, and 5 short-term residential therapeutic programs throughout the county• Developed project plans to address a variety of needs in a series of strategic manageable steps• Created training materials for staff and external stakeholders• Verified program data to ensure accurate reporting, compile analytical reports, and identify trends• Built and strengthened community partnerships and collaborations• Wrote funding proposals and prepared grant reports• Designed, wrote, and produced program marketing materials• Oversaw planning and implementation of program events, including a Youth Empowerment Summit with 300-400 attendees• Developed and led trainings and workshops for organization staff, district and school site staff, parents, partners, and educators in training Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

Created and supported inspiring, skill-building opportunities for youth along their TK-12 journey.• Planned and managed annual events, including 12 junior high school career days, stewardship events, and student recognition events• Oversaw editing and production of marketing materials including electronic, print, and video • Created and implemented an unpaid internship program for college students to assist in administrative duties• Developed strategic partnerships for fund and… Show more Created and supported inspiring, skill-building opportunities for youth along their TK-12 journey.• Planned and managed annual events, including 12 junior high school career days, stewardship events, and student recognition events• Oversaw editing and production of marketing materials including electronic, print, and video • Created and implemented an unpaid internship program for college students to assist in administrative duties• Developed strategic partnerships for fund and organizational development• Managed staff and volunteers for the organization's three primary programs• Created and implemented staff and volunteer recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and transition strategies and materials Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

Through paid job readiness training and internships, prepared high school students for the workforce.• Oversaw training, placement, scheduling, payroll, and exit of approximately 60 interns per year• Created training materials and lessons to teach participants job readiness skills• Recruited volunteers to assist in teaching job readiness and career planning skills• Designed and implemented a career coaching program to pair professional volunteers with student… Show more Through paid job readiness training and internships, prepared high school students for the workforce.• Oversaw training, placement, scheduling, payroll, and exit of approximately 60 interns per year• Created training materials and lessons to teach participants job readiness skills• Recruited volunteers to assist in teaching job readiness and career planning skills• Designed and implemented a career coaching program to pair professional volunteers with student participants• Recruited businesses to host student interns and maintained business partnerships• Designed, wrote and produced agency communications and website content• Assisted in management of agency social media and marketing• Oversaw production of agency promotional videos• Developed partner relationships• Assisted with agency events Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Oversaw production of printed and online marketing materials.• Created agency marketing and communications procedures and protocols.• Created and updated webpages.• Designed, wrote and produced agency communications and website content.• Assisted in designing, writing and editing agency magazine.• Managed agency social media.• Analyzed and revised agency communications policies and procedures to ensure efficiency.

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Oversaw fundraising and employee events.• Created event communication plans.• Created and updated webpages.• Designed, wrote and produced event and appeal communications and website content.• Organized and maintained Foundation communication and event files, written and digital.• Managed Foundation social media.• Analyzed and revised Foundation communications policies and procedures to ensure efficiency.• Coordinated and led committee meetings.

Santa Monica, Ca

Created a comprehensive organizational marketing and development plan.• Developed and implemented rebranding plan, including staff and board training• Developed metrics and processes to measure marketing objectives• Developed and implemented Search Engine Optimization plan• Planned and managed fundraising, community, and staff training and events• Managed content and integration of newly redesigned website• Developed and implemented organizational rebranding plan… Show more Created a comprehensive organizational marketing and development plan.• Developed and implemented rebranding plan, including staff and board training• Developed metrics and processes to measure marketing objectives• Developed and implemented Search Engine Optimization plan• Planned and managed fundraising, community, and staff training and events• Managed content and integration of newly redesigned website• Developed and implemented organizational rebranding plan, including staff and board training• Developed and implemented Search Engine Optimization plan for newly redesigned website• Designed, wrote, and produced marketing communications, press releases and website and blog content.• Designed, created, and maintained online presence• Served as managing editor of quarterly newsletter• Oversaw the marketing and promotional activities of the organization and its programs.• Developed volunteer, client and community partner relationships through internal and external outreach.• Researched, applied for, and managed funding opportunities, including but not limited to community and foundation grants, individual and corporate donations, and online contests• Created and edited contracts, forms, fliers, letters, reports, press releases and advertisements Show less

Taught CPR, First Aid and Disaster Preparedness

• Recruited and managed volunteers. Planned and oversaw volunteer activities. • Taught CPR, First Aid and Community Disaster Education classes both in the Red Cross offices and at organizations throughout Los Angeles. • Created and edited printed and online marketing materials. • Obtained in-kind and monetary donations for events through community outreach and grant writing.• Developed partner relationships with local government and non-government organizations.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Attended and participated in Individual Education Plan meetings at schools throughout Los Angeles County.• Communicated with clients and school officials to ensure participation in and follow through of Individual Education Plan meetings and decisions. • Attended Special Education taskforce meetings to determine best practices. • Researched and drafted memorandums to be used in Individual Education Plan meetings and Court hearings.

• Participated in committee meetings to determine best methods by which to ensure proper education of youth in the Juvenile Justice System.• Researched and tracked juvenile legislation to determine which legislation was beneficial to juveniles and the Juvenile Justice System. • Worked on a team to create a courthouse study center and other Juvenile Justice educational programs.• Worked on a team to train Los Angeles County judges, attorneys and community members on best practices… Show more • Participated in committee meetings to determine best methods by which to ensure proper education of youth in the Juvenile Justice System.• Researched and tracked juvenile legislation to determine which legislation was beneficial to juveniles and the Juvenile Justice System. • Worked on a team to create a courthouse study center and other Juvenile Justice educational programs.• Worked on a team to train Los Angeles County judges, attorneys and community members on best practices and assurance of proper education of youth in the Juvenile Justice System.• Reviewed petitions and recommended appropriate action to be taken• Researched and wrote memorandums on proper procedures to be followed. Show less

• Interviewed parents whose children were removed from their homes by the Department of Children and Family Services to determine their needs and desires as pertaining to their cases. • Appeared in court on behalf of clients as a certified law student to properly represent them as to the return of their children to their homes. • Researched, prepared and filed motions and petitions. • Prepared cases for hearings by interviewing clients and their social workers and reviewing all… Show more • Interviewed parents whose children were removed from their homes by the Department of Children and Family Services to determine their needs and desires as pertaining to their cases. • Appeared in court on behalf of clients as a certified law student to properly represent them as to the return of their children to their homes. • Researched, prepared and filed motions and petitions. • Prepared cases for hearings by interviewing clients and their social workers and reviewing all documents pertaining to the original offense and all relevant orders and treatments. Show less

• Interviewed children ranging in age from 5 years old to 21 years old who were removed from their homes by the Department of Children and Family Services to determine their needs and desires as to how the case should proceed. • Monitored enforcement of court orders with clients, social workers, therapists and teachers to ensure all orders were being followed in the best interest of the clients.• Researched and prepared motions for hearings.• Tracked legislative bills relevant to… Show more • Interviewed children ranging in age from 5 years old to 21 years old who were removed from their homes by the Department of Children and Family Services to determine their needs and desires as to how the case should proceed. • Monitored enforcement of court orders with clients, social workers, therapists and teachers to ensure all orders were being followed in the best interest of the clients.• Researched and prepared motions for hearings.• Tracked legislative bills relevant to minors to ensure all attorneys in the firm were aware of upcoming votes on relevant bills. Show less

• Communicated with current and potential customers to determine their needs.• Scanned and edited photos to be used in high quality pictorial history books. • Created advertisements for use in newspapers and other print media. • Assisted with book layout and design.

• Trained new employees in all office duties.• Communicated with potential and current clients to determine their needs and proper attorney assignment. • Assembled trial binders. • Assisted both attorneys and staff with general office tasks. • Ordered supplies and materials.

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Created and implemented campaign marketing plan.• Designed, wrote and produced campaign content and materials.• Analyzed best message delivery methods for specific constituents and oversaw delivery.• Researched local regulations and recommended plans of action.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Activities and Societies: Recipient, Paul Wildman Scholarship, 2006-2009; Recipient, Beverly Hills Bar Association Supreme Court.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, English

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List: Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005; Recipient, College Reading and Learning Association Master.