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 Speaking•Grant 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 Beach • Wildwood 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 Specialist–Special Operations
Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis Missouri, Fort Bragg North Carolina
Duties included ~
International Marketing • Product & 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
