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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Spearhead the development of a comprehensive staff culture plan focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a hybrid team to facilitate a culture of celebration, community, and inclusion [12-point increase in overall staff engagement from October 2021 to April]• Collaborate across multiple teams on strategic plans for a multi-million-dollar NPS budget, and manage all financial operations including budget creation, tracking, forecasting, and compliance [ended the FY22 fiscal year 14% under budget, and staff expense compliance rose by 16%]• Oversee all regional operations and procurement activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing• Plan and facilitate weekly all-staff meetings, celebrations, employee recognition, and staff leadership development initiatives• Identify opportunities and develop plans to maximize the capacity and effectiveness of the Executive Director as it relatesto regional team culture, biases and inclusivity, community building, and team member leadership development• Collect and analyze staff data and offer recommendations on strategic policies and operational plans that enable greater accessibility for staff [successful transition from COVID-19 work-from-home protocols to a current hybrid model for 40regional staff members]• Convene committees as needed for specific projects, course correction, and expanded opportunities for staff, such as the Staff Culture Committee and the Data Working Group• Coach and mentor two direct reports on best practices in-office operations, financial processes, and Executive Leadership operations, resulting in an increase of 9% in operational satisfaction for staff

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Organized all aspects of Executive Director (ED) operations including scheduling meetings and conference calls, maintaining calendars, arranging travel, managing meeting and follow-up correspondence, planning proactively for future activities, and processing expenses and reimbursements• Revamped Executive Director's workload by developing a DEI development plan, creating 1-on-1 staff engagement sessions, and conducting bi-monthly progress check-ins [team engagement increased by 10 points and leadership satisfaction rose by 21 points on the Culture Amp Survey]• Acted as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director in setting their weekly, monthly, and quarterly priorities and calendar structure, ensuring that the ED allocates their time and resources properly to propel the team toward regional and organizational goals• Built and maintained excellent relationships with the donors and prospective donors in the Executive Director’s portfolio, as well as with their support staff, and communicated with them on the ED’s behalf• Collaborated directly with the Executive Director to track progress on KPIs and identify strategic opportunities for streamlining regional operations and fiscal compliance [100% compliance for regional purchase orders in 2021]

Los Angeles, California, United States

• With the MD of Institute Operations, established and executed a comprehensive operations strategy for a 200-person residential teacher preparation program, managing and overseeing all aspects of campus and school operations, logistics, procurement, communications, and team culture initiatives, resulting in participant satisfaction that exceeded the 2018 national organizational average by 7%• Managed end-to-end procurement operations for two six-figure contracts with university partners (LMU and CSULA), including vendor relationships, supply and equipment procurement, transportation, catering, and miscellaneous services [exceeded client expectations and contracts were renewed for an additional year]• Devised and executed logistics for five staff training conferences, including on-site operations, dining, communication, scheduling, supply management, and travel logistics; ensured maximum staff attendance and engagement, leading to a 100% staff retention rate in 2018 and 95% in 2019

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Organized the operations of an office staffed by 50 employees.• Planed, coordinated, and executed logistics for special events, including communication, catering, and facilities.• Oversaw regional financial systems, which includes coaching and training staff to ensure good financial stewardship.• Processed check requests, purchase orders, and independent contracts.• Managed first and second-year teachers and coaches to ensure they are meeting all requirements to remain eligible for AmeriCorps, a branch of the federal organization, CNCS.• Created strategic plan for meeting and maintaining all of AmeriCorps federal grant compliance benchmarks. Past outcome: Ended the 2016-17 academic year with 100% compliance.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

9th grade co-chair 2015-2016• Created lesson plans for English curriculum, implementing multiple learning strategies to engage a student population comprised of more than 88% free and reduced lunch participants and 44% English Language Learners (ELLs)• Led 9th-grade students to achieve a 10% increase in the passing rate on the English state test for Spring 2015, and had the highest growth in the district on the ACT English and Reading tests in 2016•Designed and implemented a semester-long enrichment framework for all 9th-grade students to accommodate different academic needs• Coordinated communication between parents, administration, and staff as 9th-grade level team co-lead

Orange, Ca

-Provided excellent customer service to all students, families, and guests at Chapman University -Had extensive knowledge of university history and procedures-Facilitated fitness classes, performances, and other events in the space-Maintained the Chapman University Fitness Center and ensured the safety of the guests

Brea, Ca

-Promoted to management in less than a year-Led and trained a team of 11 associates-Maintained a rapport with customers in a fast paced environment-Cash handling and register experience

Master Of Arts - Ma, Leadership Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Sigma, University Women's Choir, Chapman on Broadway, National Society for Leadership and Success.