I currently oversee operations development, project management, and business development, driving the implementation and execution of TravelWealth's strategic direction and operationalizing high-level strategy into actionable plans.

Built the framework and led the Corporate Partnerships program, including joint initiatives, revenue sharing, cash-in support, and in-kind services, to drive engagement and support growth objectives. Leveraged active partnerships to achieve mutual success and positively impact the economic and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nevada.Identified and evaluated strategic partnership opportunities, developed and negotiated impactful agreements, and built relationships with key stakeholders. Oversaw partnership execution and tracked performance to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Community Development, Engagement & Outreach - Managed the development of Southern Nevada's startup, entrepreneur, and investor ecosystem.Coordinated accelerator/incubator operations, including people operations, program development, resource procurement, outreach, and marketing.Managed deal flow operations and sourced high-growth startups for the StartUpNV Accelerator and its venture capital partners, boosting annual deal count by 21% in the first year and 65% in the second year.Executed statewide and regional co-marketing campaigns for entrepreneurs, program members, partners, and investors. Strengthened relationships with corporate partners, startups, investors, universities, and government leaders, and led regular and special events.

Building the framework and leading the execution of our Corporate Partnerships program to drive private organization engagement, and support organizational and growth objectives. I work to leverage active partnerships to achieve mutual success and make a positive impact on the economic and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nevada.

Managed CAEO Office operations, overseeing 23 federally funded grants and millions in funds. ● Collaborated with Finance, HR, IT, and division leadership to enhance efficiency through process improvements. ● Coordinated HR functions, special projects, records/database management, procurement/contracts, marketing, and events.

Assisted with general administration functions, including recruitment, marketing, and records management for 26 federally funded grants, and acted as a liaison between CAEO Administration and UNLV Human Resources. Ensured accuracy and compliance of internal documents, developed training materials, analyzed and improved policies, and supported the Director for Administration and Deputy Executive Director while maintaining professional relationships with university faculty and community partners.

 Oversee general management, coordinate executive decisions with assisting directors, and develop strategic goals and relations to assist RVF’s mission and investments.  Collaborate with a management board consisting of local venture capitalist, private investors, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and business executives, who oversee and advise investment process. Advised associates on deal flow management, due diligence procedures and investment criteria.  Assisted in portfolio management of investment companies and fundraising.  Worked closely with other directors and board members to raise funds for investments.Initiating and Managing various Strategic Relationships and Operations in collaboration with RVF leadership groups to manage personnel, board relations and provide executive leadership.  Leading syndication relationship efforts through Southwestern United States with various Angel groups and networks. Streamlining Operations, Team Dynamics and Due-Diligence processes. Performing proof of concept and competitive analysis due-diligence. Procuring educational materials/speakers and developing educational on-boarding professional development opportunities for new members. Community Outreach/Networking

 Responsibilities include assisting the President and his Chief of Staff with the coordination and execution, often in collaboration with other university departments, of various administrative duties, communications, scheduling, projects, meetings and events. Work with the UNLV President’s Office team and chief executives to coordinate student commencement and presidential events, engage with donors, legislators, community leaders and other VIPs. Extensive experience with Microsoft Applications, contact/data management, and document handling. Regularly collaborate with the President’s staff to manage VIP contacts, phone and video conferences, quarterly reports, and administrative documents with a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail.  Regularly assist the business manager in organizing budgetary and expense reports, completing SIRs and POs, and executing both internal and external expenses. Worked with the President’s Office team to smoothly and effectively transition to the new NSHE designated MIS, Workday System.

Marketing Chair of a student-led management fund of $500,000, where student board members screen investment opportunities and conduct due diligence on those deemed as fundable.Coordinate with a management board consisting of local venture capitalist, angel investors, attorneys, entrepreneurs and business executives, who oversee and advise investment process.Coordinated and managed external relations, community engagement, public image, and sponsored events of the fund.

Personal Student Aid to Chief of Staff.Assist the President and his Chief of Staff in various administrative duties, projects, meetings and events.Coordinate student commencement and presidential events, engage with donors, legislators, community leaders and other VIPs.Collaborate with the President’s staff and contacts with a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail.

EMT-B: 911 emergency and events operator at a private ambulance company.

Responsibilities included promoting a positive representation of UNLV, answering questions regarding the admissions process and assisting prospective students with their admissions into UNLV.Extensive experience with information management interface, telecounseling, student outreach, customer service and event coordination.Coordinated and lead student groups during their introduction to the UNLV campus through various events, information panels, team building exercises and college fairs. Regularly collaborated with a team to manage several hundred students at once with an estimated 4,500 students attending through the academic year.

-I assisted new Honors College freshmen with their transition into collegiate life by providing guidance, resources and engagement opportunities.

Performed skilled and unskilled labor and assisted with assembly tasks, ensuring safe and efficient project completion. Additionally, I operated machinery as needed to support the construction team.