Develop worksite leadership structures. Recruit, train and support new members and new leaders to participate in union activities, political campaigns and political contributions. Support and educate members in exercising political power. Participate in organizing and political campaigns. Host regional events in-person and via Zoom. Negotiate union contracts. Facilitate internal organizing and bargaining support campaigns. Prepare work plans, calendars, files, reports and other records. Build stewards’ council, issue committees, and other leadership structures. Maintain regular and effective communication with workers in assigned jurisdictions. Participate in the development and implementation of current industry strategies and coordinated activities to raise standards. Identify significant worksite and/or departmental issues and develop strategies and tactics to effectively address them, including petitions, group grievances, work actions, media events, and legal actions. Participate in and recruit members to participate in legislative and electoral campaign activities, including lobbying, phone banking, letter writing, door-to-door canvassing, and other activities. Work collaboratively with management to resolve worker, worksite and departmental issues.

Assisted in the effective functioning of the Fifty-fourth Assembly District Office. Provided political intelligence and recommendations to Elected Official. Attended/participated in events, meetings and advisory boards on behalf of the Assemblyman. Developed and managed District Office internship program. Facilitated and completed constituent case work. Developed and maintained district office organization matrix. Acted as liaison between office and community organizations on issues concerning health, mental health, social services, seniors and women. Designed and facilitated hearings of the Assembly Select Committee on Mental and Behavioral Health (Chaired by Assemblyman Ridley-Thomas), planned and coordinated stakeholder dialogues on broad topics related to mental health, regularly compiled information on best practices in the delivery of healthcare. Staffed Assemblyman at myriad of events throughout various parts of full week, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Prepared talking points and logistical information for Assemblyman’s speaking engagements. Completed certificates, congratulatory letters and various official correspondences on the Assemblyman’s behalf. Presented official acknowledgements at wide-range of events. Conducted outreach across greater Los Angeles for stakeholder input and promoted various district office events. Engaged various communities in coalition building and organizing activities. Conducted research on initiatives of concern to constituents and advised office on related public policy issues. Planned and coordinated constituent targeted events in Greater Los Angeles.

Promoted from Executive Assistant to the President and CEOHandled all social media activity and website coordination. Coordinated all interactions with media and press. Reviewed, edited and approved all press releases, marketing copy, brochures, flyers and newsletters. Covered all organizational events, took pictures and made updates to social media. Processed printing orders for all business cards, letterhead, and other materials.

Managed daily schedule and calendar of President and CEO. Coordinated all travel itineraries for all staff. Maintained and distributed executive officers’ task list and followed up accordingly. Provided confidential and timely administrative, clerical and operational support to Executive Committee, Board of Directors and all auxiliary committees. Provided complete logistical support, preparation and coordination of all executive level and Board of Directors meetings including minute transcription. Assisted with development and revisions to confidential financial documents. Created and edited PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, reports, and various correspondences for the President and CEO. Procured all office supplies, including furnishings and some equipment.

Promoted from Administrative AssistantManaged various projects ranging in scope and number of individuals involved, while ensuring completion of by stated deadline. Directly assisted Recovery Performance Officer in the achievement of departmental goals. Conducted trainings for Peer Advocacy Training Program to create pipeline of peer workers. Assisted housing department with the development of status reports to fulfill funding source obligations. Acted as liaison between headquarters, agency sites and state, local and community organizations. Assisted agency programs in developing relationships with various community organizations. Developed tracking systems and workflow to increase productivity of service staff. Developed reports to track productivity of line staff in preparation for outcomes and incentives. Supervised production of and verified mental health client outcomes data report card. Created auditing system and feedback loop for Quality Assurance activities. Coordinated employee scholarship program. Coordinated and planned various agency events to increase morale and fellowship. Assisted various agency Officers and departments with a plethora of administrative assignments.

Provided clerical and administrative support to Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Assisted with completion of government funded contracts, including the creation of budgets, program descriptions and compilation of supporting documentation. Effectively coordinated large projects and interfaced with various departments and all levels of management to ensure completion of organizational goals and special projects by specified deadline. Attended trainings on various governmental funding source compliance regulations and provided necessary training to various departments.

Promoted from Student Assistant and Assistant to the PresidentManaged the procurement of technology equipment for the Technology Education Scholarship Fund. Maintained and improved the asset tracking of more than $1,000,000 in technological equipment. Provided training to new employees and contributed language to Student Assistant Manual. Provided clerical assistance to the Associated Students, Inc. Senate Board, general office and various committees simultaneously. Acted as gatekeeper to organization officers and executives. Served as Chairperson of Technology Grant Committee. Organized and conducted Grant committee meetings in order to award grant monies. Advised Committee on budget restraints and restrictions.