Elizabeth Zevada Lee Email & Phone Number

Oakland, Ca, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

I led partner recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for the Funding Information Network in the Northeast. I connect with partners on a daily basis to share recommendations for improving engagement with Candid software products to ensure partners are achieving the greatest return on investment. These engagements include one-on-one consultations and group trainings. I also stay up to date on Candid's product development to provide internal feedback on partner needs and unique use cases.

New York, New York, United States

I designed and launched virtual programming related to advancing knowledge, equity, and diversity in the philanthropic sector. This required sourcing speakers, steward key partnerships, and developing program content. I also enjoyed evaluating program data to develop outcomes presentations for stakeholders and extracts insights to determine learning gaps and solutions to address them.The most fulfilling part of this role, was developing and implementing a DEI webinar series which provided a platform for philanthropy and nonprofit leaders to discuss critical issues in the sector related to gender, race, ability, and equity in philanthropy.Additionally, I would also assists nonprofits with key grant process details, including sourcing grants, applying for funding, and reviewing proposals.

New York, New York

I co-created strategies to update and optimize programming in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Stewarded relationships with regional partners and capacity builders to deliver programs on best practices in the sector, as well as deliver training that would drive greater engagement and adoption of Candid resources.

New York, New York

I developed post-event surveys to derive insight and use them to improve upon future programs. I also collaborated with trainers to ensure programming and training met and exceeded outlined learning objectives.

San Francisco Bay Area

I managed logistics and provided on-site support for the Foundation’s events and grantee convenings. I forged relationships with in-kind grantees, vendors, and Foundation partners to strengthen grantee programming. I would also invite prospective grantees to formally apply for funding, reviewed grantee proposals for completeness and accuracy, and assisted with grantee selection.

San Francisco Bay Area

During my tenure as a Floor Leader with Lush Cosmetics, I emphasize a collaborative work environment centered on coaching and feedback. My delegation and support to sales staff prioritized customer service and relationship building with clients. Perfecting these skills overtime, increased sales goals our neighborhood shop.

San Francisco Bay Area

I proactively identified strategic partnerships for regional charitable giving, including product donations, employee volunteer days and in-store awareness events. Key partnerships that I fostered included International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) and Planting Justice.I also reviewed prospective grantee data to determine alignment with corporate giving requirements and cultivated relationships with existing grantees to strengthen partnerships. I also enjoyed developing training materials and presentations to onboard new hires to Lush’s Charitable Giving Program and LUSH values.

San Francisco, Ca

I was responsible for the day-today operations of the store. I also accountable for meeting the weekly and monthly revenue goals and overall profitable of the store. This included placed weekly product orders based on projected sales, managing store inventory, and implementing loss prevention procedures. I also trained new and veteran staff on sales tactics, and brand-building principles. I would also build weekly sales schedules, and adjusted based on sales trends. During my tenure as acting manager, I was responsible for increasing sales by 27% through team building, product knowledge, and genuine interactions with customers. The store reduced monthly shrink by 70% through precise ordering and loss prevention. I also oversaw on-site repairs and technology upgrades.

San Bruno, Ca

I lead an after-school program for K-5 and lead a summer camp for under-resourced youth. I assisted with homework, lead recreational activities, and plan enrichment classes. It was also key that I engage parents' and communicated behavioral observations. It was fulfilling to be a strong role model for Latinas in my community.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Studies, 3.83/4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Mentor I was awarded "Thesis that Best Embodies the University's Mission- Changing the World.

Program Evaluation For Mission Impact, Nonprofit Management

I strengthened my techniques and application of evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of nonprofit programs. Topics included.

B.A., History, 3.72/4.0

Activities and Societies: Cum laude, Ballet folklorico mexicano, Courses included: - Medieval Spain Mexico, 1850-Present - Colonial Mexico.

History

Activities and Societies: Dean's List