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• Project Management• Talent Acquisition• Program Revenue/Fee for Service• Board Development• Strategic Partnerships• Office Space (Lease/Purchase)• Facilitation• Org Restructure

Build and manage a $6M real estate portfolio; (6) properties across Los Angeles, (17) rental units.Drive the investment portfolio strategy and support team of property managers, mortgage broker, attorney, realtor, architect, engineer, contractor, etc.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Lead the strategic planning and redesign of systems, operations, processes, human capital, and new social enterprise strategy for YMC during a time of organizational transformation. This includes identifying and managing external partnerships, determining YMCs sustainability strategy, coaching/developing staff, operationalizing the vision and our commitment to racial equity, and managing the relationship with the Board of Directors. Who is YMC? Youth Mentoring Connection (YMC) is committed to transforming the lives of at-risk youth by caring for their wounds and shining a light on their gifts through an ongoing mentoring community, creative expression, and life-changing activities, thus inspiring them to become thriving adults. Our Vision is of a community that brings vital connection, love, and healing into the lives of youth. YMC’s innovative methods are informed by indigenous rites of passage, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. We are pioneers of the “Gift Centered Approach”, a proven mentoring model recognized by the US State Dept and adopted internationally. Our techniques follow the guidance of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring, an evidence-based mentoring model.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

Drive the strategic direction, fundraising strategy, communications, external partnerships, and support for teachers and +2,000 volunteers at 20 Title 1 high schools in Los Angeles. Led the overhaul and a student-centered redesign of the curriculum, expanded revenue-generating and fundraising strategies, defined the vision + voice for YBA's brand, and developed the structure for the board of directors. Who is YBA? Youth Business Alliance empowers students to build essential business skills for 21st century careers. The YBA is currently in 20 high schools, serving over 600 students! The YBA provides a year-long course covering soft skills, career readiness, financial literacy and business 101 through a series of guest speakers, in class curriculum and field trips.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Managed the recruitment and selection of candidates, generated +$8M due to operational changes, and redesigned the end-to-end candidate experience and selection process to reflect equity values.

Executed full-cycle recruitment process; marketing, interviews, onboarding, and training for 20+ national nonprofits (e.g. ASPCA, Natural Resources Defense Council, Human Rights Campaign).

Fostered high-level donor cultivation for major national and international non-profit organizations. Achieved aggressive fundraising goals and raised over $510,000 through major gifts, appeals, and sustainer campaigns. Exceeded fundraising goals by 123%.

Irvine, California, Us

Managed product launches and facilitated company-wide trainings (product knowledge, new market research, client engagement) for approx. 200 leaders. Executed revenue-generating campaigns – increased sales by 135% in FY2010

Irvine, California, Us

Implemented strategic plan and action plans alongside account executives. Increased conversion rate of one time orders to monthly subscriptions by 127%

Irvine, California, Us

Trained 72 account executives across 5 regions on company products, sales strategies, etc.

Irvine, California, Us

Secured +50 new accounts (+$80,000/month); top national sales lead, February 2001.