-Developed and maintained relationships with corporations, non profit organizations, and small businesses. -Collaborated with clients to develop, plan, and execute large-scale events with over 500 attendees, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion.-Managed event timelines and programming to exceed fundraising goals, maintaining focus on client objectives and expectations.-Acted as a liaison between vendors, venues, and clients, fostering transparent communication to enhance collaboration and ensure successful event delivery.-Created mood and vision boards to effectively pitch concepts to clients, translating their ideas into impactful event designs.-Led a team of production assistants, guiding them to ensure the successful execution of events while cultivating a creative and collaborative atmosphere.

-Established and managed a vibrant venue space from inception, developing strategic outreach initiatives to attract and engage potential clients.-Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and fostering a loyal customer base.-Built and maintained a comprehensive database of industry vendors, enhancing service offerings and operational efficiency.-Strengthened my network and influence within the Southern California event community, driving brand recognition and collaboration opportunities which earned me Community Member of the Year by the Event community. -Led a diverse team of freelance and salaried employees, ensuring alignment with quarterly and annual business goals while consistently exceeding client expectations.

Lead a team of bartenders in hospitality and guest relations, Create and facilitate a seasonal cocktail menu development. Develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure efficiency behind the bar.

Provide staff support for grant management. Developed and implemented an outreach plan to institutions. Created and developed reports and updates to North Star Fund executives around process, scope, and impact of work. Provided administrative support to project advisory committee including scheduling, material development, and communication. Conducted research and due diligence to ensure all criteria was met by grant applicants. Managed a team of consultants to assist in success of project.

Assisted the Executive Director in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy culminating in the 10th Anniversary Gala. Helped facilitate a group of member leaders in planning and development for the event night. Assisted in day of event and logistics.

Planned and implemented a strategic grantmaking initiative to focus on youth development. Assisted the Executive Director in creating original research on trends in order for board members to capitalize on opportunities to support and broaden work. Design and oversee research workplan of a field resource, including identifying issue areas; managing consultants; and creating and managing a review committee. Created a strategy to research and document a national and regional database of fundraisers. Planned, conducted, and organized site visits to community youth organizing groups across the country with both the program team; including managing schedules and travel logistics

Planned, organized, and managed logistics and details of a large scale awards night raising $143,000 through contributions from ticket sales and donations.

Developed and implemented a fundraising strategy for 2007 and 2008 budget. Planned, researched, and fascilitated an electoral and education program and plan geared to college students in five states. Researched, developed, and maintained relationships with potential individual funders and institutions