Source, research and develop relationships with the right people at the organizations which are best suited for a win - win outcome on a sustainable basis. I love what I do because I work with smart people with integrity. It's icing on the cake that what I sell is well designed and thoughtfully maintained.

Recruited, trained and monitored adult/youth matches for community based mentoring program. Though challenging, I gained insight into what works as well as what does not work in youth development. I also gained immense respect for one of this country's greatest assets - its young people.

I sourced business leads and opened doors to conversations with the goal of determining whether there was a compelling reason to move forward. I learned that what makes a good sales person is, in large part, what makes a good human being: to listen, to care, and know what you want, and never let go.

I was a team lead, overseeing operational details of leadership training intensives. I coached individuals from corporate and non-profit contexts to overcome challenges in pursuit of implementing their goals. It was a great adventure and a profound learning experience to work in a team of individuals, who each, in his/her own right was a leader. It was an honor to coach individuals facing their challenges, in pursuit of their goals.

Action in Partnership facilitated organization of workflow across departments by first aligning individual and department goals and then creating a system for streamlining workflow. I provided customized systems in information management and project planning to upper management professionals.

In this 10 year time period I travelled the world three times, once as a student, then as a Flight Attendant, and finally as a `seeker'. I started a business while earning 2 degrees. I was an apprentice to a Shaman and a guide for his trips. I conceived and produced several benefits for non-profits leveraging and promoting the exceptional artistic talent in the San Francisco Bay Area. I learned the meaning of service by waiting tables at restaurants, performing (dance and dialogue groups) for… Show more In this 10 year time period I travelled the world three times, once as a student, then as a Flight Attendant, and finally as a `seeker'. I started a business while earning 2 degrees. I was an apprentice to a Shaman and a guide for his trips. I conceived and produced several benefits for non-profits leveraging and promoting the exceptional artistic talent in the San Francisco Bay Area. I learned the meaning of service by waiting tables at restaurants, performing (dance and dialogue groups) for low income senior communities, and coordinating an emergency relief effort immediatly following the 1989 earthquake in San Francisco. In short, I experienced the world. Show less