In my current role as Director of Marketing & Development, I provide comprehensive support in a wide range of fund development activities. This includes donor cultivation, grant management, content creation, and strategic planning, aiming to drive impactful growth and success for the organization.In the realm of content creation, I bring a creative flair to effectively communicate the organization's narrative. Whether through written materials, visual presentations, or digital media, I ensure that the organization's story resonates powerfully with its audience, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of our programs and the clients we serve.

As the Marketing & Development Manager, I played a key role in the creation of marketing, communications, and outreach materials detailing over 30 health and social service programs. I actively participated in the strategic development of the agency's marketing plan and engage public and private funders to support an over 17 million dollar budget.

In 2021, I assisted Interface in the submission of 46 grants, securing a total of $19,421,989 in grant funding and safeguarding a 73% funding success ratio. As the Grant Manager, I: • Optimized the grant administration process by developing systems for tracking and analyzing data • Collaborated with leadership to outline strategic plans, program components, and staffing• Researched private, local, state, and federal RFPs, vetting to enhance agency funding success ratio • Managed grant-related communication between funders and agency• Prepared budgets and budget summaries; reviewed contract requirements• Authored captivating proposals to public and private grantors; coordinated contracted writers • Evaluated outcome data to measure against goals and objectives; submitted timely grant reportsIn addition to these duties, I supported the design of various agency marketing materials.

Passionate about conceptual design and media production since childhood, I've always thrived in creative environments. From organizing neighborhood plays to crafting logos, business plans, and storyboards, I've honed my skills over the years.In my roles as a Freelance Writer, Marketing Specialist, and Conceptual Designer, I've provided diverse services that elevate brands. Specializing in grant proposal writing, contract proposal preparation, and business plan development, I've supported the growth of small and start-up businesses. Additionally, my expertise extends to creating visual content, including video production and graphic design for both print and digital advertising.Engaged in the Environmental Filmmaking Project, Radix Stories, I've contributed by handling script writing and video editing responsibilities. Through these experiences, I've dedicated myself to bringing creative skills and industry knowledge to help businesses achieve their goals.

My journey with Abundant Table introduced me to the non-profit realm and the world of agriculture, evolving from a volunteer to the Director of Marketing & Development. This transformative experience ignited my passion for sustainable agriculture, allowing me to apply my innate and acquired marketing and fundraising skills.Designed and disseminated marketing materials, media campaigns, and monthly newslettersDeveloped fundraising campaigns to increase public & and private donations and revitalize the donor baseWrote Federal grant proposals that were accepted and funded by the USDACurated social media presence via Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp Coordinated caterers, farm team, and silent auction donors for TAT's annual fundraising eventManaged an organic roadside farm store that generated 90k in annual salesAggregated local produce from other small farmsCultivated consumer awareness regarding local food systems and encourage participation in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)Sustained relationships between local farmers to merge sales opportunitiesCreated lectures about sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, and local food systems and demonstrated this knowledge to youth in grades 2-12Led educational farm tours for youth in grades pre-k- college

Wrote bi-weekly blogs on a broad range of topics from environmental issues to wildlife profilesManaged social media presence Created engaging media content and determined appropriate target audiencesDeveloped wildlife presentation for students across Los Angeles and Ventura countiesWorked with Resource Conservation District of Santa Monic Mountains to educate elementary-aged studentsAdvocated for wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship in the public domain

Created communication material for farm events, public outreach, and workshopsCultivated relationship between CSUCI student volunteers and non-profit organizationSystematized operations for farm stand, farmers markets, and pop-up markets in Ventura CountyManaged social media presence on multiple platforms including Facebook and Instagram

Licensed to sell over 99 lines of insuranceCoordinated content for social media campaignsConnected third-party contractors to clients in need of emergency assistanceCommunicated with a customer base of 2000+ families to file auto, home, life claims Business to business salesBusiness to consumer sales

As a Research Assistant for Dr. Traceylee Clarke, I conducted research and produced annotated analyses of over 50 combined academic journals, literature reviews, and scholarly articles for her upcoming textbook on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Directed daily operations for a sales team of fiveCoached employees in closing language and pivoting techniquesLed sales team in the sales of over 99 lines of insurance