Work collaboratively with senior Red Cross leaders to engage volunteers, create training opportunities to increase volunteer confidence and competency. Deployed as the Job Director on the Bootleg Fire and the KNP Complex & Windy Fire and as the Assistant Director of Operations on the Mountain View Fire.Regional Direct Services Manager Volunteer Partner (2020-2021)Coordinated with regional volunteers from Mass Care, Individual Disaster Care, Recovery and Disaster Action Team to train and engage volunteers.RC Respond National Rollout Team (2021-2022)Collaborated with regional Red Cross leaders across the country to implement RC Respond.RC Care Regional Application Lead (2020-2021)Responsible for training and implementing RC Care for Central California Region.General Volunteer (2017-Present)Volunteer as DAT SV, Recovery SV, Shelter SV, DA SV and REU SV.

Teach news reporting, writing, blogging, editing, multimedia and social media workshops toUCLA students running campus media.

Perform core industry research and analysis as well as company-specific research on the specialty contractors industry. Monitor and interpret relevant news for the sector, including competitors, peers, and customers of covered companies. Generate ideas and incorporate research findings into in-depth written equity research reports related to coverage companies. Maintain working dialogue with company management.

Oversaw content strategy and app development for a tech startup using lean startup methods.

Realigned business practices with business goals by creating a new mission statement, writing a competitive market analysis, and creating staff guidelines for social media channels.

Coordinated, responded and executed rescues of marine mammals, birds and other California native species. Trained interns and volunteers on animal rescue procedures and safety protocols. Marine Mammal Rescue Volunteer, 2004 – 2014

A newsroom leader responsible for organizing and managing interdepartmental teams of 5 to 15 people to create award-winning editorial projects under tight deadlines.

Organized comprehensive video coverage of local and national entertainment events including L.A. Film Festival, Comic-Con and Electronic Entertainment Expo and Consumer Electronics Show.

Launched web versions of the award-winning West Magazine and Outdoors section.

Responsible for creating targeted marketing campaigns and boosting online engagement for on team websites for the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Dallas Stars

Raised $100,000 as a loaned executive working for United Way in fundraising. Spent one year in a management training position in marketing, advertising, editorial and circulation.