Esprit Motors was a licensed and bonded car dealership from 2013 - 2023 and then became an auto broker, vehicle inspector, and auto parts developer, manufacturer, and seller in 2023. I worked to build the business from the ground up starting with the initial market sizing, developing an effective sales and marketing strategy in the highly competitive Portland market, launching the business, and now managing the day-to-day business operations.As business manager and co-owner, I handle the financial, operational, and strategic challenges of a growing small business. I also manage business strategy, marketing strategy, content management, communications, and online marketing while implementing process improvements to make Esprit run more efficiently.

As Board Chair: • Collaborate with Executive Director (ED) as the secondary point person for all operational, financial, and administrative needs of the organization.• Contributed to overarching strategic decisions for UVP. Implemented process improvements to streamline board functions and administrative operations.• Plan and support online fundraising campaigns with ED and the Executive Board.• Lead strategic planning task force of board members & volunteer Wharton MBA student consultants.• Recruited, interviewed, and onboarded four new board members in 2020.• Collaborated with Executive Board to pivot to new earned income strategy during COVID; member of the task force that developed online public health course.• Conducted performance evaluation and salary negotiation with Executive Director.• Completed implementation of new donor database, new organization-wide work plan, and switch to new financial software.• Planned and led the first 100% online two-day board retreat.The Uganda Village Project (UVP) uses a community-based model to improve public health in collaboration with rural Ugandans in one of the most marginalized and resource-poor districts of Uganda. UVP has reached approximately 40,000+ people in 35+ partner communities in rural Uganda (as of mid-2020) through programs addressing malaria, HIV/AIDS and STIs testing and referral, reproductive health, sanitation and hygiene, obstetric fistula repair, and community-constructed shallow wells.

As Grants Chair and Executive Board member: • Partnered with ED to create a grants submission schedule and conduct prospect research.• Assisted with the drafting, editing, and submission of 10-12 grant applications annually (resulting in approx. one-third of the total organizational budget).• Participated in monthly Executive Board meetings and contributed to the development of annual budgets, programmatic goals, and fundraising strategies. • Worked to ensure effective strategic planning, strengthen programs and services, and ensure adequate financial resources. • As a team, we raised 46% more grant funding than our goal in fiscal year 2016. Other committees / major projects:-- Executive Director Hiring Committee: March 2016 - June 2016; Dec 2016 - Feb 2017.-- Salesforce CRM Implementation: October 2015 - August 2017.-- Website Overhaul: October 2015 - June 2016.-- Earned income / Fistula reintegration skill development program -- March 2017 - August 2017.-- Served as a volunteer grant writer from September 2017 - May 2019.

Hired as first official / legal U.S. staff member for nonprofit in rural Kenya serving girls who have experienced gender-based violence and women who experienced fistula.• Raised funds on a very ambitious timeline for both core QFE programs, a new after school program, and a capital campaign to build a three-story community resource center in Kenya.• Wrote nonprofit’s first development plan;• Led successful fundraising campaign to become permanent GlobalGiving partner, raising over $10k from 130 donors in less than two weeks.• Coordinated with Board President on fall fundraising benefit and online auction, the nonprofit's largest fundraiser of the year;• Professionalized and expanded all marketing and communications practices, including increased outreach and communication to a committed donor base via social media, email newsletter, and website presence.• Refocused all marketing and communication efforts on increasing engagement and donations;• Streamlined social media and email marketing tasks.• Set up first donor database including sorting through several years of scattered and incomplete data.• Created and managed online store to sell items made by survivors of fistula.• Development, editing, and submission of foundation grants; • Key member of a small group of staff and board members evaluating and developing the policies and best practices for all programs. • Worked cross-culturally and remotely.

I co-founded and managed Jewel or Jalopy, an online service in the U.S. and Canada that connected car buyers with a knowledgeable car enthusiast to check out their next car or vintage trailer. This was the first online service of its kind focused on classic car and vintage trailer pre-purchase inspections conducted by enthusiasts.I built the business from the ground up starting from the initial conception of the idea to writing the business plan to launching the business to day-to-day management and refining the business strategy over time. -- Developed overall business strategy, including co-writing the business plan and developing the process by which car buyers and car inspectors interact.-- Managed online content, web development, social media, and digital advertising while developing and executing Jewel or Jalopy's overall marketing and operational strategy.-- Led social media, content marketing, and marketing strategy.-- Managed web development, web design, and graphic design contractors. -- Oversaw creation of online and print ads and marketing materials. -- Directed and analyzed digital advertising placements. -- Wrote website content, press releases, blog posts, and social media posts. -- Managed roll-out of phased sales and marketing plan. -- Provided ongoing financial management and oversight.

Short-term position to assist in the development of the IRS Data Exchange Program, a compliant and robust data exchange system to enable the City of Portland to receive federal tax information from the IRS. The system was predicted to bring in an estimated $1.8M - 4.5M in annual revenue and decrease the workload of Revenue Bureau staff members.-- Developed and wrote Revenue Bureau public policy, administrative rules, and bureau procedures in areas such as information security access control, restricted area access, and physical and environmental protection of federal tax information;-- Wrote and edited portions of the Safeguards Security Document, the extensive agreement and central planning document between the City of Portland and the IRS that described the complex integration of this new program with different departments at the City of Portland;-- Researched the approaches that other cities and states used to obtain federal tax information in order to determine the best way for the City of Portland to integrate this new system.-- Assisted in determining a compliant program that would meet the requirements of the IRS, the needs of the Revenue Bureau, and the restrictions of the Bureau of Technology Services.-- Developed the program compliance schedule.

Global Collaborative Network at the Hatfield School of Government in the College of Urban & Public Affairs.Founded and managed program that helps future public sector managers and nonprofit leaders at the Hatfield School of Government gain international work experience while partnering with international development NGOs.-- Awarded a public administration graduate assistantship to initiate project.-- Wrote initial and implemented project plan. Assisted students with finding projects assisting NGOs working in international development.-- Created and maintained informational website, researched local international options for internships, contacted potential internship sites, and interviewed alumni on their experiences. -- Increased visibility of the Hatfield School's international public service programs. Increased communication with students and alumni via website, email notifications, and alumni profiles.-- Fall 2012 - redesigned, expanded, and relaunched the program to better meet the needs of students and international partners. Hired new program manager while developing and overseeing transition

Taught English to senior corporate executives while experiencing expat life in Germany for over three years. -- Developed a client-tailored curriculum for German business executives that focused on presentation skills, email etiquette, and industry-specific needs;-- Taught cross-cultural competency;-- Conducted placement testing and student evaluations; and-- Prepared students to take the TOEFL exam for university entrance.-- Extensive independent travel experience throughout Europe.

(Formerly, the First Place Fund for Youth)Oversaw development department (budget of $1.3M) as first and only full-time development staff member for an award-winning social service agency that provided micro-lending and supported housing services for former foster youth.Planned and executed fundraising programs; captured institutional knowledge and developed best practices; analyzed results of fundraising programs and evaluated effectiveness. -- Developed and implemented agency’s first comprehensive development plan. Wrote foundation and government grants to support the agency's programs. -- Managed portfolio of grants (approx. $1.3 million in funding) through the entire grant cycle. -- Redesigned and managed the annual fund drive. Raised 100% more than previous year.-- Developed and managed a series of successful quarterly events where youth shared their experience emancipating from foster care. Recruited, trained, and supported youth speakers.-- Cut production costs to restart production of agency’s newsletter. Wrote, edited, and managed tri-annual distribution to 1,500+ donors.-- Led team of five to develop first brochures for youth outreach and fundraising. Wrote content and oversaw production, copy editing, design, and distribution of brochures.-- Managed successful fundraising gala and silent auction for 250 attendees. Managed team of thirty volunteer ticket seller and five youth speakers.

Oversaw fundraising events, client-centered events, and marketing communications for a nonprofit neighborhood center in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco.-- Coordinated fundraising, publicity, and client events: approx. 4 events/year, including 300-person dinner raising $90,000 (net), the most financially successful event in the history of the Center. -- Developed event fundraising plan and managed budget. Increased number of major gifts ($5,000+) by 100% (1st year) and 300% (2nd year). Solicited corporate sponsorships and in-kind gifts, negotiated vendor contracts, coordinated advertising, obtained event publicity, and oversaw production of all event collateral. Managed site on day of event. -- Wrote, edited, and directed production of Center’s website redesign, senior program brochure, and tri-annual newsletter to 4,500+ supporters.-- Managed holiday toy and book donations for 150+ children and youth. Expanded scope to include household good donations for 15 families (approx. 75 additional people). -- Wrote grant proposals and grant reports. Obtained first funding for Senior Program.