Resumé

Every new situation offers an opportunity to grow, learn and improve.  It is personal, professional and intellectual integrity that I value most, in myself and in others.

Skills

Website Development• Social Media Strategy • Writing & Editing Organization Management & Development Strategic Planning Policy & Procedure Development Fund Development Database Management Event Planning Media Product Development Marketing & Presentation Layout & Design Video Production Public SpeakingGrant Writing Volunteer Coordinating

Education

Graduate School, Humanities
San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
Sonoma State University 2004

Graduate, (with Honors), Portuguese Linguist Course
Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA 1997

Graduate, (with Honors) Psychological Operations Course

United States Army Special Operations School, Fort Knox, KY 1996

Graduate, (with Honors), Primary Leadership Development Course
7th Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Grafenwoehr, Germany, 1993

Graduate, Personnel Administration Course
Academy of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Harrison, IN 1990

Experience

Currently

Independent Consultant & Freelance Journalist

February 2009 – November 2010

Executive Director, Independent Arts & Media, San Francisco, CA
Responsible to the Board of Directors for operational, fiscal and programming functions of a nonprofit organization that facilitates and encourages expression; responsibilities included ~

Finance Management • Fiscal Sponsorship •  Event Planning • Project Consulting • Program Development • Grant Writing  • Administrative Operations • Fund Development Budget Development • Contract Management •Website Development • Strategic Planning

August 2006 –January 2009

Administrative Director, Vallejo Community Access Television, Vallejo CA
Responsible to the Board of Directors for all administrative and operational functions of a community access television station; responsibilities included~

Video file managements • Program Scheduling • Budget Development • Operational Procedures & Policies Video • Production & Executive Producing • Member Services & Administration • Database Management • PR & Outreach • Intern Training • Volunteer Coordination • Video Production Training • Fund Development • Equipment Management • Net Neutrality Issues • Organization Development

June 2005 – August 2006

Principal, Bohemian World Consulting
Administrative and Development consulting for Non Profit Organizations as a private contractor; clients included ~

Playland Not at the BeachWildwood Conservancy Foundation • Mathematical Sciences Research Institute

September 2003-June 2005

Executive/Fund Development Assistant, Family Support Services of the Bay Area, Oakland, CA
Provided administrative and fund development assistance to Executive Director and Board of Directors of medium size nonprofit organization; responsibilities included~

Implementing Board initiatives • Meeting Coordination • Board Meeting Minutes Coordination of Fund Development Strategies • Solicitations • Donor Database • Quarterly Newsletter & Annual Report • Special Events • Editorial and Administrative Support for Grant Applications

September 2000 – September 2003

Admin Coordinator/Office Manager, Fighting Back Partnership, Vallejo, CA
Coordinated all aspects of organization’s administration, acted as Executive Assistant to Executive Director and managed office functions; responsibilities included~

Office Policy Development • Meeting and Event Coordination • Board Minutes • Coordination of Group and Individual Travel • Writing & Editing • Research • Report Preparation • Administrative Guidance for Projects • Grant Writing Support • Database Management • Accounts Payable • AS 400 & QuickBooks • Fund Development Support •Solicitations & Correspondence

January 2001 – November 2001

Project Manager, Vallejo YAK House Project, City of Vallejo, CA
Planned coordinated all aspects of a City sponsored youth run coffee house; responsibilities included ~

Marketing • Café management • Budget Management • Volunteer Recruiting & Training • Event Planning • Public Relations • Reporting to City Council & other Public Speaking

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Military Service

September 1990 – September 1999

United States Army, Active Duty & Active Reserve

 

July 1995 – September 1999

Psychological Operations SpecialistSpecial Operations
Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis Missouri, Fort Bragg North Carolina
Duties included ~

International MarketingProduct & Information Campaign Development • Media Development & Production • Public Relations • Layout & Design • Military Intelligence • Tactical Operations • Soldier Safety • Training & Development

September 1990 – July 1995

Personnel Administration Specialist
Vicenza Italy, Fort Hood Texas
Duties included ~

Human Resources Management • Promotions • Evaluations • Personnel Records • Personnel Finance Administration • Administrative Discipline & Counseling • Office Management • Operations Administration • Database Management • Special Project Coordination • Tactical Operations • Deployments • Soldier Training & Development

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