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Houston, Tx, Us

-Champion advocacy efforts for policy reform at city and county levels, culminating in the passage of the Child Care Tax Relief Ordinance, providing essential tax relief to child care providers.-Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, exceeding the 2023 annual target by stewarding major donors, securing grants, producing events, engaging the El Paso advisory board, managing campaigns, and securing corporate sponsorships.-Lead community outreach and engagement to build strong partnerships and raise awareness across policy sectors, including immigration, education, health, safety, and equity.-Elevate the visibility and influence of the organization among legislators, stakeholders, nonprofit leaders, media, and other key constituencies in the city. Spearheaded a high-profile media campaign for the Child Care Tax Relief Ordinance, resulting in increased collaborations with local partners.-Developed a 5-year strategic plan for El Paso. Maintain continuous communication with leadership, cross-collaborative team members, and the El Paso advisory board to ensure alignment with the strategic vision.-Launched three programs, utilizing needs analysis, input from educational leaders, nonprofit partners, and community data to create initiatives with a lasting impact on K-12 education, childhood mental health, and 0-3 childcare.

-Founded and conceptualized Neon Desert Music Festival which garnered notable features in prominent publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, GQ Mexico, and Vogue Mexico.-Directed festivals and special events by crafting strategic plans, managing finances, overseeing physical assets and operations, and enhancing team communication to ensure seamless execution and outstanding event experiences.-Expanded from a one-day festival from 10K attendees to a two-day event attracting over 40K attendees, with 25.3% being non-locals. Additionally, created 1K gig-based jobs annually during the festival's production.-Managed an multi million annual budget and maximized revenue through ticket, bar, vendor, merchandise, and sponsorship sales.-Fostered strong relationships and liaised with city officials, stakeholders, department heads, and sponsors, facilitating cross-team communication and collaboration to ensure cohesive event planning and execution.-Facilitated a collaborative culture, led the team with empathy to enhance innovation, resilience, and team performance.

El Paso, Texas, Us

-Spearheaded day-to-day business division operations, closely monitored processes to enhance long-term success, prepared annual budgets and strategic plans, and developed practices that enhanced profitability.-Drove sales growth by crafting and executing sponsorship and sales strategies, consistently surpassed annual sponsorship targets, and dramatically increased advertising and event gross revenues by 233%, over 3 years.-Produced signature events including "El Pasoan of the Year," "Women of Impact," and "Best Pet Party." Successfully launched "Emerging Women of Impact - A Young Women's Leadership Conference," establishing a new platform for fostering leadership among young women.-Participated in the hiring, training, and development of new and existing sales and marketing representatives, enhancing team capabilities and performance.-Monitored and analyzed key metrics and ROI across digital advertising campaigns, leading to enhanced brand visibility and engagement, and increased Best of El Paso voting by 200%, from 4K voters to 12K over 3 years.

Austin, Tx, Us

-Facilitated and supported the execution of special events by providing efficient operational leadership-Provided comprehensive leadership to a team of 8+ personnel, including training and development-Aligned objectives and bridged communications with compliance and other internal teams to ensure adherence to strict regulatory guidelines-Helped develope the operational plan for the Rolling Stones No Filter Tour

Beverly Hills, California, Us

-Directed and managed ScoreMore's Festival and Special Events Division, overseeing all aspects of planning, execution, and team leadership for eight major events. Delivered high-quality experiences to over 250K attendees annually.-Optimized costs and maximized revenue while managing a $20 million annual budget, ensuring calculated allocation of resource.-Authored and updated the strategic plan for the festival division, organizing essential supporting documents to streamline planning and execution.-Led and encouraged over 25 festival department heads per festival to coordinate the hiring, training, and supervision of more than 1K festival team members, ensuring effective team performance and operational excellence.-Coordinated all aspects of large-scale festival activations, including front-of-house programming and decor, from initial ideation and conceptualization to detailed design, strategic installation, and implementation.-Oversaw the organizational transition and integration processes following the acquisition by Live Nation, ensuring seamless adaptation and alignment with new corporate directives and cultural shifts.

Austin, Texas, Us

-Taught functional academics and life skills to students aged 3 to 22, tailored educational approaches to support diverse learning needs, and encouraged a love of lifelong learning.-Crafted individualized education plans (IEPs) and daily lesson plans for students, ensuring alignment with their specific needs. Provided quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor advancements towards achieving annual goals.-Directed a team of 17 middle school life skills teachers within the AISD, offering expert guidance, consultation, and support on best practices optimizing teaching practices and student outcomes.-Championed the rights of individuals with disabilities, actively advocating for their needs. Remained abreast of evolving ADA and IDEA law requirements, ensuring compliance and advocating for inclusive practices.-Presented engaging sessions at the AISD Teachers Conferences, sharing innovative teaching methodologies and impactful strategies to help improve the education ecosystem.