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Hollywood, Ca

METRO Track Allocation Consultant - Thai Town Marketplace.Collaborate with the architect, engineers, and general contractor teams to define and develop the construction work plan and job hazard analysis; providing weekly updates at metro track allocation/construction meetings. Supporting client with progress updates, documentation and corrective strategies (when necessary) during weekly meeting with City Departments and various Lending partners.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Introduced productions to the Walt Disney Company's health and safety resources, protocols, standards, and procedures, including reviewing scripts for health and safety concerns, attending safety planning and production meetings, and overseeing local stage facility production safety.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Executive Director (2020)Special Projects | project based hire (2015-2020)Saw that the organization's mission was carried out according to the strategic direction of Board Chair and Board of Directors, while handling everything from managing operations, assisting with fundraising, and community engagement. Managed all daily operations of Friends of the Hollywood Central Park. Acted as the liaison of the Foundation to community stakeholders, donors, volunteers, board members, and elected officials. Represented the Park Foundation in advocacy efforts at the Federal, State, County, and City level, as well as community meetings, events, neighborhood councils, and public forums.Participated in a leadership role with all fundraising and development efforts.

Hollywood, Ca

Ensured effective representation and management of 330 property owners and 350 business operators. Enhanced services designed to augment, not replace, those provided by the City of LA, including: security, street cleaning, maintenance and graffiti removal, streetscape improvements, marketing and promotional services and community outreach. Managed annual budget of $1.2 million. Implemented and managed all personal and administrative policies. Set up group insurance plan. Managed Security contract and team of 13 security ambassadors. Managed Clean & Safe contract and team of 20 + ambassadors. Increased HMD Board from 17 to 19 seats. Increased BID profile by active participation with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, engaging state and local elected representatives and City Departments. Identified and hired legal representation for BID. Identified strategical partners and possible funding for reconstruction project of Santa Monica Blvd.

Hollywood, Ca

Represented Los Angeles City Councilmember, Mitch O'Farrell in Hollywood while identifying, navigating, and resolving complex and sensitive constituent issues, with a focus on Hollywood Blvd. and surrounding areas. Found and used City resources needed to solve problems and deliver essential constituent services. Worked with Elected Officials, City Attorney, Los Angeles Police Department, Business and Residential Associations as well as various City departments. Chaired, Street Closure Committee. Chaired, Community Impact Team.

Los Angeles, Council District 13

• Successful campaign wins in both Primary & General elections.• Recruited and hired campaign Finance Chair and Communications Director.• Assisted Candidate in the creation of overall campaign strategies.• Managed and prioritized candidate campaign calendar for 24 months.• Leveraged relationships with key leaders of the business and residential communities.• Obtained key endorsements from grass roots leaders and organizations.• Worked with Candidate, ground campaign Manager & Finance Chair on all printed materials, social networking and official endorsements.• Hired field team members for ground campaign.• Transition team member – 6 of my referrals were hired as permanent staff members.

The HSDNC serves as an official advisory board to Los Angeles City Council President, Eric Garcetti, 13th District, Hollywood, CA. Duties: Represent HSDNC stakeholders to City Hall, Recruited Board members, revised bylaws, negotiated leased office space, set agendas, officiate meetings, attend community meetings, meet with elected officials, community members/stakeholders and developers.

Responsible for compliance CRA/LAHD funded projects. Secure bids for new construction and restoration of historic structures. Filing and management of applications (CUP) with the Los Angeles Planning Department.