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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Claremont, Ca

Connected an ecosystem of visionary and forward-thinking donors, nonprofits, government, and corporate organizations to educate unexpected leaders with transformative results. Brought socially conscious graduate education to the world to re-imagine leadership. Elevated empowered, and supported working adults to become transformational leaders for today's complex environments. Championed accessible and affordable education models so everyone can find their leader within and be empowered with a framework to bring about positive change in their lives, workplaces, and communities. Ahead of the online education revolution curve, Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) provided innovative and engaging “online-by-design,” accessible, affordable master's programs to educate the next generation of socially responsible, ethically grounded leaders grounded in mutual respect, compassion, dialogue, and mindfulness.

La Kretz Innovation Campus 525 S. Hewitt; Los Angeles, Ca 90013

Created and implemented sustainable, integrated fundraising systems, culture, and plan to ensure diverse philanthropic funding streams in support of creating a shared vision for the revitalization of the full 51 miles of our river. I believe this to be one of the most visionary and forward-looking projects in Los Angeles history. Provided opportunities for widespread ownership in the investment of our river as an untapped resource for our communities; a resource with potential positive impact on water resource and reclamation, open space, public health, transportation, and connectedness. Ensured funding and support for a data-driven design study that will help us find the most innovative ways to reclaim water, improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods, sustain natural habitats, and create a river experience that is accessible to all. The transformation of our river will foster job creation, economic development, improved public health, and revitalize the entire region as a connected community.

Created, designed, and implemented a complete Community Advancement and Fundraising Program for a not-for-profit independent school, including event management, volunteer management, marketing, community outreach, social networking, alumni outreach, annual giving, and capital campaign management.Successfully raised over $7 million while establishing mission-centered fundraising foundations for the organization. Responsible for creating and supporting strategic goals, working with the Board of Trustees to build foundations and envision a strong future.Created brochures and materials designed to inspire the joy of giving and the spirit of philanthropy within the community.Successfully managed a Capital Campaign, the first major campaign in the school's history. "Realizing the Vision," the Campaign for Pasadena Waldorf School to purchase property and open an extraordinary high school. Showed positive results, consistently growing every campaign and every event year-over-year.

Los Angeles

Provided senior level production management for television and radio commercials for advertising agencies and directly to client. Excellent visualization, problem solving, and innovative thinking skills. Knowledgeable in all levels and details of production, including creative collaboration, budgeting, bidding, project management, editorial production, sound production, music production, and casting. Agency clients included Dailey & Associates, DDB, Team One, BBDO, Mendelsohn/Zien. Successfully created commercials for major clients and in all budget ranges, including Safeway, Honda, Lexus, Nestle, Starkist, Ford Dealers of Southern California, Weyerhauser Paper, Public Storage, Denny's Restaurants, El Pollo Loco, Gallo Wine, Tyco Toys, Wells Fargo, Lynx Golf, Sizzler, Paramount Television, Blue Cross, and Teleflora.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership / Management, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu

Education record

E-Cornell Strategic Marketing Certificate, Pending Completion On July 26, 2022