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San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Spearheading programs, projects and services that expand international awareness and knowledge for students, faculty and the business community. Responsible for attracting, developing and fostering relationships with national and international universities, government officials and businesses.

San Diego

• San Diego State University and National program serving as a catalyst to further integrate and advance diverse activities relating to international business education and research, language training, student and.
• Restructured and managed international MBA consulting program for a consortia of four universities on a tight launch schedule.
• Managed entire program logistics for 50+ MBA students consulting with multinational companies including: Boston Scientific, Celistics, Diageo, Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic.

Imperial County, California

Nonprofit serving the local community for education, workforce training and employment opportunities Developed curriculum and implemented soft skills training and customer service program for 160+ employees from local businesses and hospitals.

San Diego

• Spearhead development of infrastructure for a community program with a mission to activate the Port of San Diego’s 22 parks. Train staff on all new programs and processes.
• Created master library of studies and surveys (electronic and physical) for the Maritime Division. Standardized development processes and facilitated office relocation.
• Brought in mid-cycle to streamline and complete evaluation and execution processes for $2M+ program. Requested to stay for new application cycle on shorter time frame.
• Managed rigorous public evaluation process for 90+ applicants competing for funding and services for community events.
• Standardized communication and information sharing for sponsorship program, including creating program templates and a new filing process using a shared drive.
• Established new process for information gathering and reporting for multiple city agencies, and revised previous years’ data. Created online, centralized speaker application and workflow processes to capture speaking.

Greater San Diego Area

Responsible for the transition of operations from a 20 year old business to new entity.

Greater San Diego Area

• Nonprofit association providing comprehensive international trade services to businesses and municipal entities. Contracted to renegotiate/eliminate operation expenses as 20-year-old trade association repositioned its.
• Negotiated with vendors to reduce/eliminate company operating expenses resulting in $50K+ savings under limited time parameters.
• Consolidated/reduced 20 years of records for storage (200+ boxes). Created inventory accounting and directed asset disposal.
• Managed relationship with landlord, membership and Board of Directors while partnering with outside organization to continue providing business services.

New York City

• Premier trade association with exclusive rights to license the World Trade Center brand that supports a global network of 300+ World Trade Centers with over 1 million members in 100 countries.Engaged to streamline.
• Engaged real estate broker, negotiated new lease for larger offices, and established timeline, budgets, and resources to mitigate any issues with employee productivity during potentially stressful period of transition.
• Reduced 12 years of corporate files and marketing collateral (100+ boxes) to reduce annual storage fee by $6.5K+. Built vendor database, created materials inventory, and established internal purchase control.
• Evaluated IT capital equipment and service providers; purchased new telephone system and reduced cell phone/fiber services plans, resulting in $13.5K annual savings.
• Migrated electronic files to a newly-created public domain and trained staff. Established concise tracking system to capture member information.
• Recruited key positions and facilitated hiring process for legal counsel.

San Diego

• Nonprofit association providing comprehensive international trade services to businesses and municipal entities. Initiated program to establish a clearinghouse to match international delegations with local.
• Engaged by corporations, government entities, and educational institutions to serve as primary point of contact providing information, matchmaking services, and event planning. Advised the Office of the Mayor on.
• Designed complete program structure, including work processes, systems, databases, and comprehensive branding and PR event platforms.
• Coordinated with airport, airlines, TSA, State Department, City, and County to facilitate international dignitary entry to San Diego region. (Airport Security Clearance)
• Created single page information/etiquette sheets used by local organizations including the Mayor of San Diego, businesses, universities, government agencies, hotels, and restaurants to familiarize them with customs and.

San Diego

• Concurrent 2011 – 2013Reorganized and expanded existing internship program into a fully vetted 501(c)(3) organization servicing US & international students, and workers in transition.
• Board of Directors for newly established 501(c)(3).
• Overhauled and formalized outreach, recruitment, application, and orientation practices that increased program capacity and intern enrollment by 125%, a total of 550 interns during tenure.
• Developed turnkey internship program adopted by World Trade Center Savannah, World Trade Center Tijuana, and purchased by World Trade Centers Association. Instituted seminar program with speakers from industry to.
• Created LinkedIn Group: WTCA Alumni Group and database system to track statistics.

San Diego

• Directed office relocation for six employees and 14 interns who aided small and mid-size businesses and municipal entities in the San Diego region.
• Created layout for new space; coordinated vendors and property management. Orchestrated move with IT Manager and San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
• Identified new vendors and negotiated optimal pricing on capital purchases. Created fixed assets database.

San Diego

• Paint contracting company serving high-end residential and commercial clients including Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Sharp Hospitals. Managed all aspects of office administration including human resources, banking, and.
• Developed, deployed, and maintained a standards-compliant employee tracking system.
• Revised employee manual and formalized safety program. Reduced workers compensation modification by two points, realizing annual savings of $24K.
• Designed database to track fixed assets and depreciation for all capital investments; reduced outstanding accounts from six months to 60 days.

San Diego

Nonprofit providing financial guidance and emergency assistance to military servicemen and women. Insert blank line so it visually separates information on the organization and your role.Led fundraising efforts, coordinated events for 150+ people, and served as spokesperson. Member of advisory board to implement quality-of-life enhancements at Marine Corps.

Washington, DC