I am a credentialed Community Manager with portfolio experience including PUDs, Townhomes, Condos, and Mixed Use/Commercial-Residential. I’ve been in the industry for nearly four years putting all my skills to work. Including my top five strengths (according to the Gallup Strengths Test):- Communication- Learner - Input- Adaptability - Arranger My experience serving on Boards and managing restaurants has served well in my transition to community interest developments. My desire to learn new things is satiated by the never-ending updates and changes to guidance for these communities. I enjoy advising and helping to create a sense of community while also maintaining the community and managing its funds. My experience is diverse and grounded in a strong work ethic, a passion for the written word, communication and a constant desire to learn more. I have a diverse set of skills, from restaurant management to grant writing, to chairing school district parent advisory committees. Research is one of my biggest strengths. I am a seeker of truths and love the investigative process. I will exhaust all avenues in order to get the information I need, and I enjoy the hunt. I am a grammar nerd and have strong editing skills thanks to a serious eye for detail and a meticulous nature. I've written news articles, grant proposals, reports, and training materials.For almost seven years I was the lead writer for "The globe's most comprehensive fresh food database," at www.specialtyproduce.com and have authored over 1,000 articles on fruits, herbs, vegetables, fungi, and edible plants from all over the world. I‘ve written the occasional article for the online investigative news org Voice of San Diego, based on my 11+ years of experience as a volunteer parent leader in the San Diego Unified. Top 5 Character Strengths:- Love of Learning- Fairness- Hope- Kindness - Honesty
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