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San Jose, Ca, Us

Eastside, San Jose

The Arts Commission is an advisory body that provides City Council with advice and recommendations on City policies and programs that affect public access to a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities in San Jose. The Arts Commission is comprised of 11 members and are appointed by City Council. View members of the Arts Commission and its officers. The Arts Commission's areas of interest include cultural planning, financial support for the arts and for cultural celebrations, neighborhood arts, public art and creative placemaking, arts education, and other issues that affect public opportunities to be both arts audience as well as art maker and participant, and the role of artists and arts enterprises in sustaining the creative economy. The Office of Cultural Affairs provides administrative support for the Arts Commission. I’ll be serving as the D5 Art Commissioner through the remainder of the term (2024).

San Jose, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

The Director, Strategic Partnerships is responsible for oversight and facilitation of workforce and leadership development-based programs, diversifying fund-development, and stewarding initiatives to support stakeholder relationships and neighborhood group interests.Workforce and Leadership Development Programs 1) Lead all efforts on the statewide workforce development initiative, California Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship (CAC ACF)2) Articulate the value of CAC ACF to the community by; presenting the value of our workforce and leadership development model locally and statewide3) Strengthen the alumni network by engaging relevant social media groups, facilitating alumni-led webinars and workshops, sharing professional development opportunities Fund Development (Sponsorship) 1) Develop an annual plan for sponsorship development and campaign initiatives that align with the agency’s fund-diversification goals; steward and facilitate a sponsorship team2) Work with the teams marketing consultant to support the design and adaptation of standardized sponsorship decks3) Work with the Executive Director to schedule and attend virtual meetings, conference calls, and in-person tours; support follow-up, and sponsorship fulfillment4) Assist the fund development team as needed with proposed grant activities; grant reports; and proposals.Research and Development1) Serve as a spokesperson for the school, effectively communicating SOAC’s mission and programs and advocating for issues affecting the community2) Support strategic initiatives that include organization structure, strategic framework, and community development; pilot special initiatives that lead to advantageous and mutual partnerships 3) Maintaining effective working relationships and collaborations with community partners and resident leaders, such as the Si Se Puede! Collective; act as a SOAC champion and ambassador

San Jose, California, United States

Oversight of our Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute (MALI) and theEmerging Arts Leaders of Color Fellowship (EALC)MALI RESPONSIBILITIES1) Mentor and develop arts leaders of colors in their individual creative business and artistic practices2) Get multicultural arts leaders to connect and collaborate outside of their cultural and artistic silos3) Ready arts leaders of colors to serve on boards, panels, commissions, and in other positions of leadership in order to ensure representation in spheres of influence4) Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and vetting of MALI program candidates5) Deliver and execute program content6) Communicate program expectations to the MALI NetworkELAC RESPONSIBILITIES1) Identify host organizations committed to cultural equity and engagement, and which represent theartistic, cultural, and geographic diversity of the state2) Activate partnerships with arts organizations that work closely with ethnically diverse communitiesof color, which have cultural equity at the forefront of their work3) Set up meetings with more traditional arts institutions to share information about the fellowshipopportunity4) Articulate the value of the Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute to the community5) Serve as a spokesperson for the school, effectively communicating SOAC’s mission and programs and advocating for issues affecting the SOAC community6) Implement and support the SOAC’s strategic plan7) Assist the fund development team as needed with proposed grant activities; grant reports; and proposals

Silicon Valley

•Support Principal Consultant with community outreach, community engagement initiatives and community relations •Scale stakeholder portfolio and pipeline, including fulfillment and follow-up •Drive sponsorship development and management•Assist with events and fundraisers including lead-up planning and day of execution

San Jose, California

•Oversee San Jose Downtown Foundation Program Downtown Doors•Support Board of Trustees recruitment and engagement initiatives •Assist in program expansion efforts including supporting program pilots, identifying partners and schools, aligning branding efforts, identifying sponsorship potential •Drive fund development diversification •Own outreach and follow-up for stakeholders including Request for Submissions from teachers and educators and sponsorship asks for elected officials and businesses•Coordinate marketing and collateral materials, and other creative content to support promotional efforts

San Jose, California

•Developed an annual plan for membership outreach, sponsorship development and campaign initiatives that align with SJDA’s events, programs and advocacy efforts•Implemented a system to manage, coordinate, track member visits and outreach on a monthly basis •Developed member-based initiatives and campaign strategies targeted towards SJDA Strategic Goals •Implemented innovative membership engagement programs including Historic District, Small Business Saturday, and Dine Downtown•Recruited new sponsors into our sponsorship program which includes event-based sponsorships (i.e. title and presenting sponsors), on-site promotions, marketing/branding strategies•Developed and implemented a sponsor retention plan including targeted touch points, well-executed fulfillment and a sponsor appreciation plan•Generated various strategies and tools for business membership, sponsorship and partnership •Oversaw Salesforce database management including Business Improvement District (BID) membership and sponsorship data•Conducted quarterly membership data accuracy work to verify membership records•Tracked and evaluated membership programs and processes for success and effectiveness•Supervised volunteers, contractors and interns to support programs and events•Supported a working relationship with the City, which included a standing meeting with the Downtown City Manager, and a streamlined process for supporting new businesses•Developed Schools on Skates program and implement a strategy for increased impact, which included 13 schools, 1,300+ students and 8 sponsors this past season

San Jose, Ca

•Oversaw and managed the school partnership in compliance with the After School Education and Safety grant ($100K); collaborated with Alum Rock Unified School District to drive student access to 21st-century curriculum and programming•Selected as a founding Program Manager for a new school partnership•Fostered relationships with school administrators, teachers, students, and staff to align the school’s vision with the organization’s goals and mission to achieve educational equity•Became an advisor to the principal by demonstrating an understanding of the school’s priorities and working collaboratively to implement shared goals and solutions to impending challenges•Analyzed data from teacher and AmeriCorps Member surveys, student, school and district level data to explain trends and identify opportunities to continually improve•Coached AmeriCorps Members on how to apply learning and youth development theory to design and deliver the most effective interventions for students; how to use asset-based behavior management •Implemented a culminating event and fundraiser ("Walk-A-Thon") that was adopted by a local school as a part of a healthy-living initiative•Proposed a "Walking Club" initiative that was accepted by the school and implemented by AmeriCorps Members and parent volunteers, averaging 100 participant walkers daily•Cultivated and stewarded the support of corporate partners, including Nike's "Marathon Kids", a program rewarding student walking with apparel incentives, while also applying for and receiving a grant to cover participation fee for two classes

Gilroy, California

•Provided general oversight and guidance of all after-school programs sites and staff•Supported management of over 30 staff plus volunteers, across two districts 7 school sites•Assisted in the development of the curriculum to ensure alignment to Common Core State Standards•Provided guidance and training for after school staff in overall site management including review and auditing of paperwork/protocols, submittal of reports and professional development•Maintained and reviewed program statistics, monitors site audit paperwork/protocols; successfully lead efforts in passing a Federal audit •Collected baseline student data as required by grants or funding streams such as the ASES grant•Supported linkage of after-school programs with district/school priorities, including retention, prevention, school improvement plans, school site safety plans, and student outcome goals•Oversaw program budget, as well as assists in the development of funding applications, fund development activities, and overall budgets•Applied for and received funding for the Latino Family Fund (LFF) Grant which was supported the implementation of Family Engagement Dinners across 4 sites•Implemented the agency's first "360 Review" rubric for staff reviews•Created a new position, Assistant Site Director, as a pipeline for staff development

2385 Bay Road, Redwood City, Ca 94063

• Developed and delivered Executive Functioning curriculum• Planned and owned execution of Launch camp programming for sophomore, junior, and senior students• Developed systems and processes to fulfill retention goals and implement retention programming and activities including BUILD economy, family engagement and student expectations and communication protocols•Implemented numerous family events and support systems, such as Family Night for Launch Camps, Parent Briefing for Spring College Tour, a carpooling system for our EPAPA students and Family Dinner events• Worked with Entrepreneur Volunteer Mentors from notable Silicon Valley companies (Apple, Google, Silicon Valley Bank, VMware) by leading Information Sessions for recruitment, providing instruction for daily agendas and by debriefing after program sessions • Researched and booked college tours and Preview Days• Managed the BUILD scholarship process, and maintain Alumni relations

2385 Bay Road, Redwood City, Ca 94063

• Oversaw the Academic Success Center which included owning attendance for 119 sophomore and junior students •Managed paid Tutors and Volunteers• Supported students working on Apex and proctoring ACT Revolution-Practice Exams• Entered data on Salesforce, personalizing College Access Plans for students needing additional academic and social interventions and support•Supplemented and facilitated Personal Resource Map Curriculum covering a 14-week period

San Jose, California

•Selected representative of Overfelt High School, to supplement the credit recovery program by outreaching to organizations, businesses, and individuals, to donate goods and services•Successfully, had Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP donate 6 laptops, and private donations in excess of $2, 000•Developed academic and enrichment curriculum for underrepresented youth•Led workshops in community awareness, health and safety, and leadership skills•Created and recruited for weekly clubs (Community Service, Music Performance, Sports, Leadership)•Taught an impacted English Credit Recovery Course (English), while fulfilling East Side Union requirements•Provided tools for academic and personal growth; Academic Tracker, Mentoring Grid, Case Management, etc.)•Started an annual fundraising event, Music That Inspires, to showcase student performance via the performing arts, which included booking venues, overseeing performers from all school sites, and marketing the event; raised in excess of $1,500 to support program enrichment opportunities

Phelan Residence Hall

• Trained and hired employees as Desk Clerks• Conducted staff meetings and distributed staff hours• Led and maintained a Customer Service driven team appealing to residents in the dormitory, and any outside inquiries as informed students and Switch-Board Operators• Qualmed any staff conflicts, and maintain resident security at all times• Maintained security of the Hall

4320 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 168 San Jose, Ca 95129

In 1997, a class of 20 second grade students attending Lester Shields Elementary school in East San Jose California were chosen to receive college scholarships. In 1998, a second class of 20 second grade students attending Miller (Grandin) Elementary school were added to the STARZ program. The scholarship was created to substantially fund their college education, while providing tutoring, mentoring and extracurricular enrichment. The "adoption" of the 40 students, affectionately known as the STAR KIDZ, has resulted with 31 students graduating from high school or obtaining their GED/CA HS Equivalency. Twenty-nine students have matriculated in college and are working toward earning their Associates of Arts and/or Bachelor Degrees.• Selected as 1 of 4 students selected from Bellarmine College Preparatory to lead the mentoring and tutoring efforts for the program • Introduced students to available resources, such as Public Libraries, Recreational Parks, and community events • Hosted students on experiential off-site engagements

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: 2010 Tri-Gamma Headline Performer

Education record

Academic Scholarship Recipient (fully-inclusive)