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Sociology and Spanish graduate from University of Oregon. Currently working as Board Member at Promise Worldwide, and as CEO/Founder/Workshop Facilitator/Speaker/Coach at Emerge Art Center.
Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Tags:
arts and entertainment, education, health and wellness, san francisco, seed funding, silicon valley, social enterprise
Schools:
California State University System - San Diego State University, University of Miami, University of Oregon
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Promise Worldwide
Position:
Board Member
Time period:
October 2008 - Present
Description:
Provide Promise Worldwide, a non profit based in India, with counsel, coaching, and connections in the areas of business and social enterprise development, scalability, and funding.
Employer:
Emerge Art Center
Position:
Workshop Facilitator/Speaker/Coach
Time period:
May 2008 - Present
Description:
Provide creativity consulting, coaching, workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements for organizations looking to enhance creativity within their staff or members. Modify curriculum and services based upon individual company or organizational needs. Focus includes wellness, increased revenues, productivity, morale, and employee turnover reduction, but can also be modified for other populations, such as children or seniors.
Employer:
Emerge Art Center
Position:
CEO/Founder
Time period:
May 2006 - Present
Description:
Visionary, strategist and leader for start-up art center. Conduct strategic planning of business. Research, develop and facilitate marketing and PR campaigns. Develop and maintain relationships with community members, partners and shareholders. Generate new capital and investment for the company. Conduct program staffing, staff supervision, and training. Facilitate and maintain program budgeting and growth. Design curriculum and implementation of corporate seminars. Plan for risk management and strategic growth of the company.
Employer:
Perme & Associates
Position:
Educational and Marketing Consultant
Description:
Provided marketing and sales services for educational supply and textbook company. Planned and conducted training for teacher groups. Assisted with strategic planning and modification of marketing and sales plans.
Employer:
Scott H. Silverman
Position:
Consultant/VP of Marketing and Sales
Time period:
March 2008 - July 2008
Description:
Responsible for branding, marketing and public relations for author/speaker/consultant. Booked events and speaking engagements. Oversaw development of upcoming books and materials.
Employer:
MAAC Community Charter School
Position:
English/ELD Teacher
Time period:
April 2005 - May 2006
Description:
Coordinated development of English Language Development program school-wide. Developed, planned and taught curriculum for all levels of ELD. Assessed students in determining appropriate ELD placement. Modified lessons to support all students. Assisted with leadership of school events such as Leadership Camp and women’s circle. Facilitated parent and community involvement. Assisted with fundraising and publicity for the school.
Employer:
Mental Health Services
Position:
In Home Behavioral Support Specialist
Time period:
May 2003 - July 2005
Description:
Provided weekend in-home support for a family with a child diagnosed with Bi-polar Disorder. Assisted family members in coping with the disability. Provided behavioral education and intervention. Worked with the child on building skills for daily living. Provided parents with emotional support and education.
Employer:
Catholic Charities, Family Support Services Continuum
Position:
Bilingual Home Visitor
Time period:
February 2003 - March 2005
Description:
Provided home visitation for families with open cases in the CSB system. Conducted assessments, case management and non-clinical counseling. Worked with parents on parenting skills, behavioral issues, communication skills, domestic violence and sexual assault, drug abuse, and other issues focusing on child abuse prevention. Provided community resources and referrals. Assisted with grant writing and funding proposals.
Employer:
Sexual Assault Task Force Latina Provider Committee
Position:
Chairperson
Time period:
October 2002 - February 2003
Description:
Facilitated the development and coordination of a network of Latino Sexual Assault Providers in the Tri-county Area. Provided guidance and counsel to providers. Planned and facilitated meetings. Served as a representative and spokesperson for the committee.
Employer:
Catholic Charities, El Programa Hispano
Position:
Sexual Assault Specialist
Time period:
September 2002 - February 2003
Description:
Developed and implemented agency’s new sexual assault program, including program procedures and regulations, assessment processes, and support group curriculum. Maintained relationship with grant funding associates. Assisted in staffing of program and overall agency. Performed short-term case management and crisis intervention with Latina survivors of all ages. Facilitated adolescent support groups. Held regular office hours in the areas public middle and high schools. Conducted family mediation regarding sexual assault. Planned and conducted trainings and presentations for community members on sexual assault issues. Worked closely with local crisis line, taking on call shifts, and performing joint projects, and coordinating volunteers given by the crisis line to our agency. Worked closely with the agency’s immigration department and VAWA team to remedy immigration issues.
Employer:
Catholic Charities, El Programa Hispano
Position:
Domestic Violence Long Term Case Manager
Time period:
November 2001 - August 2002
Description:
Provided non-clinical counseling and support for Latina survivors of domestic violence and their children on numerous issues, including self-sufficiency, family violence and child abuse, self-esteem issues, immigration issues, housing, resource referrals, and counseling. Planned and facilitated support groups. Planned curriculum for and taught parenting classes. Conducted intakes and assessments. Assisted program coordinator and director with grant writing when necessary.
Employer:
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Position:
Bilingual Case Manager
Time period:
August 1999 - July 2000
Description:
Assessed needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. Worked with two separate programs, maintaining a caseload of both Latina women and recovering drug addicts, all survivors of domestic violence.
Employer:
Community Internship Program
Position:
Human Services Director
Time period:
May 1998 - May 1999
Description:
Facilitated a class for undergraduate students of the University of Oregon doing internships in social services. Developed curriculum and planned class, designed to train and assist students to work in the human service field. Provided counseling and support for student interns.
Employer:
Community Internship Program
Position:
Community Outreach Director
Time period:
July 1997 - April 1998
Description:
Planned community service events for the university and fundraising events for the program. Coordinated volunteers within the program. Maintained relations with social service agencies in the area. Coordinated funding efforts. Served as a liaison between student interns and the agencies in which they performed internships.
Employer:
Various social service agencies
Position:
Intern
Time period:
December 1992 - November 1999
Description:
Seven additional years of experience of internships at various social service agencies. Includes direct service well as volunteer coordinating, marketing, grant writing, immigration work, and administrative work. Oaxaca, Mexico; Heredia, Costa Rica; Quetzaltenango, Guatemala; Portland & Eugene, Oregon.
EDUCATION
University:
California State University System - San Diego State University
