I have had an unconventional career path, from which borne a unique perspective. I am naturally curious, enjoy challenges and seek opportunities to learn about new topics. As a result, I have explored a variety of industries and roles that range from day-to-day operations to high-level strategic planning. I find opportunities to learn every day, from the people around me and from navigating challenges. My 13 years of experience as an extracurricular teacher for grades K-8, and later as a mentor to teachers, taught me the value and practice of enabling others, providing structure for creative minds, and facilitating teamwork through effective communication in a respectful and inclusive environment. I am a strong believer in servant leadership.After earning my BA in Spanish and Law, Societies & Justice, I became a paid lobbyist for an organization in Seattle. Intrigued by the customizability of the law, I started at a law firm and earned my paralegal certificate. In 2008, I left the law firm to help a small business navigate an IP dispute. I conducted all discovery, drafted the claim and counterclaim, acquired legal counsel, and was an integral part in the settlement negotiations. Simultaneously, I helped to position the company for its sale to a Canadian corporation by strategically developing value-added programs and restructuring its controlling ownership interests.After its sale, I stayed on to direct its office relocation, coordinated company policy updates, and led the customer service and inside sales team. Recognizing a void in the department, I quickly taught myself about CRM development and became the lead developer, trainer and analytics expert for a new Salesforce instance that involved sales teams across U.S. and Canada.All this while (1998-present), I helped grow a non-profit language education organization from a few local classes to one of the largest language schools in the Pacific Northwest. In March 2020, I directed its transition to an online environment, including the onboarding of 1,000+ students and 35 teachers. Key Career Highlights:- Developed 4 CRM systems on three different platforms (Dynamics365, Salesforce and Capsule)- Authored 3 text books, 15,000+ copies sold- Recruited, trained & managed teams of up to 40 persons (750 estimated interview count)- Planned, negotiated & managed the sale of a business of which I was a partial owner- Principal navigator of countless quick-pivotsMy Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Learner, Achiever, WOO, Positivity and Self-Assurance.