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Founded and currently operating a 100% upcycled brand. All designs are created in-house.

Oversees organization’s bookkeeping, accounting, and budgetingAdditional projects include: Accounting system set up and management, annual budget creation, team training, and support

Partner with apparel designers and manufacturers to move new products through the development lifecycle. Areas of work include tech pack creation, component sourcing, coordinating garment construction, and delivery.

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As the organization grew in size and complexity, I took on greater responsibility and moved into a specialized financial role. Upon departure from my position, I was named an honorary co-founder in recognition of my instrumental role in building the infrastructure of the organization.- Partnered with a financial consultant to build out all financial operations for an organization with 70 employees and 5 locations- Led transition to cloud based financial software, Quickbooks Online and Bill.com- Collaborated with executive team and program managers to complete applications for 18 new contracts- Developed an Excel dashboard to allow the executive staff to project staffing needs given a range of possible new funding scenarios- Partnered with an IT consultant to create in house expense approval system- Managed a team of support staff, temporary hires, and volunteers to conduct internal audits of the organization's financial records that confirmed the organization's financial position and successfully prepared for audits from external auditors - Documented all training materials for new financial staff- Hired and trained a finance associate to handle administrative duties- Compiled quarterly financial reports for board, funders, and executive staff- Oversee the organization's financial systems and $6 million budget including the program budgets for 25 grants and contracts- Improved flow of information through the organization by coordinating with HR, Development and Legal departments to implement universal reference codes between Paychex Flex (HRIS), Zendesk (CRM), Quickbooks (ERP), and internal record keeping systems already in place

Joined a 6 month old non profit social justice law firm as the sole member of the administrative team. Worked directly with the Executive and Associate Director to maintain all non-legal aspects of the organization. During this time, duties and projects included:- Handled bookkeeping in Quickbooks- Processed payroll with Paychex Flex- Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable- Set up staff computers and served as IT contact- Project managed staff moves into 2 new floors for 50 employees - Updated and added new website content using Wix- Supported grant and contract administration- Supported budgeting procedures- Trained new members to growing admin team

Traveled through Central and South America, using Workaway.org to find jobs throughout the region. During this time, I worked on staff and managed the websites for a number of small businesses.-Cordoba, Argentina - Hostal Greengo: receptionist -Cuzco, Peru - Inkana Travel: web designer, content creator, and online promoter-Medellin, Colombia - Arcadia Hostel: receptionist, handyman, web editor, and event organizer-Arenosa, Panama - Lakeside Arenosa: helped in effort to develop a lake side property into a fishing resort-David City, Panama - Bambu Hostel: receptionist-San Jose, Costa Rica - Hostel Relax: bartender and receptionist

- Provided analysis and project management support for 8 major international and domestic quantitative market research projects- Managed relationships with major clients including Corona Beer, Mary Kay cosmetics, Levis, and the College Board- Summarized Market Research finding in decks created in PowerPoint- Modeled survey and social media impressions data in Excel

- Plan logistics for catered events- Manage a team of event staff at catered events- Work the food truck front window

Began my post graduate work experience at the NALEO Educational Fund aiding in efforts to increase support and awareness of Latino Elected Officials.- Cold called 600 potential sponsors to build a pipeline for further outreach- Managed relationships with existing funding sponsors - Maintained organization's Customer Relationship Management system in Excel- Supported event planning

Worked with a start up flash deals app to cover all business development efforts in the Northeast neighborhoods of Los Angeles.- Spearheaded prospecting efforts in Northeast LA neighborhoods- Closed agreements with 9 local businesses to partner with the app- Designed and distributing marketing literature- Conducted social media outreach and user focus groups

-Responsible for conducting bilingual (English and Spanish) consumer surveys at retail locations to gather market research data and recording resulting data- Assist with analysis of consumer research, current market conditions and program information- Provide research materials for UEPI White Papers and other published materials on findings from food and nutrition, regional and community development, and urban environmental issues - Manage newsletter production and development: Including proofreading and email list supervising- Work with Excel and Google Drive to streamline shared office resources- http://www.uepi.oxy.edu/

- Managed team at city sponsored summer events- Responsible for daily operations of park facilities- Acted as a general office assistant- Used city vehicle to complete duties