Oversee the daily operations of our headquarters and direct the following functions for the organization: human resources, information technology, office services, facilities and grounds, transportation and purchasing. Manages department budgets. Participates as a member of the management team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and procedures.

Video for SHero - Sony Hero Video contest supporting PUSD Foundation - http://youtu.be/6vsb5J6Vo-Y

Executive Board Secretary, Events Committee Chair, Grants and Proposals

Community Affairs professional with experience in diving corporate philanthropy to raise visibility and promote the company's image to both internal and external audiences. Manages San Diego corporate contributions,volunteer activities, grant making in the United States, matching gifts program, scholarship programs, corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations for Sony Electronics.Support department and vice president on all philanthropic activities across the United States. Supervise interns, contractors and diverse groups of volunteers. Manage corporate contributions, grant making and volunteer programs. • Manage annual budget of $1.5M • Launched and promoted concept idea to fruition: SHero – Sony Hero, Sony Electronics President Community Award.• Exceeded goal of raising over $80K through the Sony Charity Golf Tournament over four consecutive years for local charities.• Developed all communication/marketing pieces for community efforts and strategy resulting in more efficient giving and increase volunteer participation. Including created SharePoint site.• Implemented Intern program. Mentored four unpaid college/high school summer interns.• Vet donations and participation with nonprofit organizations to protect the Sony brand. • Insured philanthropic activities were in compliance with IRS rules and the Patriot Act.• Provide administrative support to Vice President.Qualifications• Positive team player with results oriented attitude • Excellent communication and social skills • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Organized in work flow and projects• Excellent time management skills with fundamental project management • Strategic thinker • Strong computer skills• Flexible individual with good attention to details • Strong written and verbal communication skills• Good project leader and cross-functional team player • Good presentation skills• Enjoys fast-pace environment with excellent customer service

Managed event planning and execution for internal employee events and external PR and media events, including special events, conferences and trade shows.• Coordinated events included: Arranged presenters, wrote scripts, hired production and camera crews, increasing attendance and reducing cost by not using PR agencies.• Managed site tours by customizing tours to meet the needs of the group with 100 percent positive feedback. • Managed PR loan program by interacting with top-tier media, averaging more than 50 loans per month. • Supported Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Community Affairs and Employee Communications. • Managed the Sony display rooms on the west and east coast.

several positions held including: 3rd VP volunteer coordinator, secretary & 2nd VP membership