Manage a team of 80 employees and oversee seven programs under the Business Operations Branch Direct staff responsible for the systematic review of work functions and annual objectives to document, analyze, and improve work methods, and to develop equitable time standards to monitor performance, ensure uniform operations and plan staffing Develop policies, programs, and procedures pertaining to the department and identify areas of inefficiencies, implement improvements, and make recommendations to the Director and Assistant Director Oversee all sixteen facilities within the department and manage internal operations related to asset management, procurement, deferred maintenance, and capital improvementsManage complex contracts, solicitations, statements of work, and monitor contractor performance to ensure that goals and measures are met consistent with contract termsServe as Project Manager and work with CEO office to develop contracts and agreements with facility proprietors for leasing office space Participate with architects and contractors to develop office layouts, and plan, direct, and review project schedules and cost estimates and provide recommendations to the Director and Assistant Director for approval Research, develop, and implement new protocols related to facility moves, equipment, and repairs, and prepare reports for management on project timelines and deliverablesManage and maintain Environmental Health vehicle fleet by submitting/approving service estimates, fuel logs, required maintenance, and monitoring all 55 vehicles by location, owner, and frequency of usage Manage centralized procurement system for Environmental health by researching program products, ordering supplies, initiating and monitoring reoccurring OLRs, finalizing Purchase Orders, and facilitating the acquire/delivery process with vendors and external partners

Represent and speak on behalf of the Committee and stakeholders at public hearings Write and submit Community Impact Statements to the Department of Neighborhood EmpowermentProvide project review to assure compliance with zoning, General Plan policies, and Municipal Code Analyze environmental documents, subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, and zone changes Prepare and make presentations on planning related information for the public using geographical information systems (GIS), Illustrator, and InDesign software

Conducted extensive research of zoning code requirements, qualified conditions, building permit records and property historiesProvided support for three6ixty project managers for a variety of entitlement applications including density bonus approvals, conditional use permits, and mixed-use housing projectsWrote detailed language for client memos and project proposals

Managed business operations for the corporation and reported directly to CEOResearched and analyzed vendor bids, compared services and costs, and provided recommendations to the CEO that best meet the needs of the corporationInteracted with external organizations, agencies, and vendors to negotiate agreements and coordinate activities for large audiences, including annual fundraiser for the Recording Musician’s Association of Los AngelesPerformed various administrative duties to ensure that work done complies with established protocols and procedures

Lead and moderate monthly Governing Board meetingsAppropriate funds for local nonprofits and neighborhood purpose grantsEvaluate and vote on matters related to policy and disposition of neighborhood affairsDraft motions for board consideration Represent Silver Lake Neighborhood Council at public hearings

Coordinated campaign staff and organized voter pollingConducted opposition research and prepared clear and concise reports Formulated policy recommendations for land use mattersCampaigned and canvassed throughout District 4 Provided strategy for key voting precincts

Completed various GIS projects for Emergency Management, Fire, and Police DepartmentsProvided weekly reports and briefings to policy directors and the Deputy MayorParticipated and wrote minutes for the weekly Cyber Intrusion Command Center meetings

Worked with Project Managers on various development and acquisition venturesProvided assistance to University employees regarding the Neighborhood Homeownership ProgramRestructured, organized and updated the USC leasing portfolio

Assisted grant director with the handling of current and future grantsIncluded researching prospective grants, preparation of grant contracts, and reviewing grants to ensure compliance with federal regulationsAnalyzed financial documents and applications of potential sub-recipients

Assisted attorneys with the handling of legal mattersPrepared and processed legal documents such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, interrogatories and stipulationsAnalyzed financial documents and completed proofs of service and applications for clientsParticipated in client scheduling and court planning

Helped in the development of several sociology experiments Worked with graduate students to test their hypotheses and assumptionsGuided participants through the process ensured that experiments were conducted in appropriate controlled environments

Capitalized on my Internet and gaming expertise and had an Internet business selling online merchandise. Successfully marketed productsProvided excellent customer service