As a Partner and Co-Founder to CIG, I work with client from the nonprofit, healthcare, and transportation sector identify and realize their strategic goals. By leveraging my prior experience in these sectors, I work closely with executive leaders to develop actionable implementation plans that can be put into practice. My areas of focus include operations, grant proposal strategies, and new venture assessments. Some of my achievements include: • Identified potential cost savings for client through proposed organizational restructure and staff overtime reduction plan realizing 16% cost reduction.•Provided transportation client with mapping, route analysis, and recommendations for reduction of 586 fleet miles. • Realized strategic expansion goals for client by identifying overleveraged companies for acquisition.

During my time at AltaMed Health Services, I championed the operations of two key programs: the AltaMed PACE Program ($250M) and the Clinic Support Services ($39M). This entailed leading a team with over 1200 direct and indirect reports, along with homecare workers and vendors. I collaborated with different team leads to streamline processes and remove bottlenecks. I also teamed with with external organizations, such as FTA and Cal Trans, to pioneer Title VI Plan and Program. Other achievements from this role include: • Increased department efficiency by 26% by supporting leadership restructuring initiative and introducing Patient & Clinic Safety goals and strategies; captured 15% in cost savings in labor.• Improved patient satisfaction from 89% to 98% by pioneering initiatives targeting improved operational performance to drive enhanced patient outcomes.• Recuperated $150K in fuel and equipment maintenance costs by investigating waste, fraud, and abuse within operations, identifying problematic areas, and crafting recommendations for improvements.• Decreased call center volume by 35% by leading web-based patient portal initiative, which provides self-serve options patients, families, and clinics.• Saved $294K annually by utilizing competitive knowledge and research to renegotiate favorable rates with vendors.• Presided over the replacement and rebranding of transportation fleet.

In my role as the Director for Workforce and Economic Development, I delivered one of my most important initiatives, which was the economic revitalization program. Working with a team of over 120 employees, volunteers, and agencies, we delivered $1.1M program that directly impacts the community, through microlending and small business initiatives. From fundraising strategy to community relations, I spearheaded the key workstreams that were required to drive outcomes in the community. Some of these outcomes include: • Secured union jobs for 300+ residents by revamping refinery industry training and recruitment programs with modern skills and $2.5M+ in investment.• Raised $2M+ for LA County SPA network for newly conceived national financial literacy collaborative.• Generated $1M for refinery training program at LA Harbor College by championing fundraising strategy and efforts.• Impacted 3500 residents through financial literacy programs providing complimentary tax preparation, financial education, homebuyer education, and no-fee banking services through banking partners.

Serving the Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council allowed me to support over $1.5M in budgeted programing that assist low and moderate income families. Programs such as Earned Income Tax Credit campaign and the Financial Literacy Campaign generated substantial impact for families and individuals. By leveraging my relationships with local businesses and neighboring cities, I was able to achieve the following: • Pioneered county's first financial empowerment collaborative and EITC program with organizations, including Federal Reserve of San Francisco, Goodwill industries, and IRS employee groups, to serve low and moderate income families.• Impacted low-to-moderate income families by connecting them with public benefits and services through the Family Economic Success initiatives.• Distributed $8.5M in tax refunds into communities and families through Volunteer Income-Tax sites by establishing and promoting collaborative.• Upgraded skills of 3,500 students by conducting financial literacy training in 90 schools across LA County.

As the face of UHP Healthcare, I responded to media inquiries, government stakeholder requests, and other association questions while embodying the values of the organization. I developed strategies and hired lobbyists to help advance the organization's legislative agenda. Some of my achievements from this role include: • Rebuilt trust between community and regulatory stakeholders and organization by developing community-based advisory groups to advise and establish transparent hiring practices and strategic initiatives.• Acted as liaison with state through conservatorship process.

Serving my community is a passion that I was able to pursue as the CA 51st Assembly District Director. I worked with organizations of all scale, from multinational corporations to small businesses, to cultivate relationships that would support our community. I also advised on various policies, legislation, and amendments to ensure a comprehensive and community-focused approach was always taken. • Served as interim Director of CA Legislative Black Caucus, coordinating strategic planning and fundraising.• Secured re-election of Jerome E. Horton by conceptualizing election strategy and defining key succession plan.• Supported Playa Vista Development during interim role as Chief of Staff for CA State Legislator; directed key operations between Sacramento and the District and ensured key oversight on legislative matters.

Served as Logistics Officer and Intelligence Analyst for the 165th Military Intelligence Battalion in Darmstadt, West Germany under Lt. Colonel Taylor.