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City of PortlandPortland Charter Review Commission
Dec. 2020Portland, Oregon, United States
PORTA CONSULTING LLCNonprofit Consultant
Apr. 2018Oregon, United StatesI am passionate about supporting small nonprofits, helping to build a solid foundation from the get go. I have 15 years leading and working with small nonprofit organizations and a Master's in Public Administration w/a Specialization in Nonprofit Management.
Pride NorthwestExecutive Director
Oct. 2016Portland, Oregon Area
Pride NorthwestSponsorship Coordinator and Advisor to Board of Directors
Nov. 2015 - Oct. 2016Portland, Oregon AreaDoubled level of sponsorships
Manage donor relations
Negotiate contracts
Advise board of directors in program evaluation. sustainability, & success
Advise board of directors in forecasting of organizational and program budgets, and revision of programming as necessary.
Advise board of directors in board development and community relations
LGBT Cacus of the Democratic Party of OregonPast Chair
Oct. 2013 - Jan. 2015OregonPreside over the caucus and caucus meetings. Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to our political activities and financial dealings. Ensure adherence to all FEC and DPO regulations and policies. Work with executive committee to provide caucus direction and activities.
Portland Community College-CascadeCCAMPIS Advocate
Oct. 2013 - Oct. 2014Cascade Responsible for recruiting potential student parents for the CCAMPIS grant, for the Cascade and Southeast campuses
Responsible for determining eligibility for program and for placing eligible students
Responsible for communicating requirements of program to student and for ensuring that those requirements are met
Responsible for tracking CCAMPIS students, in maintaining eligibility and status toward completion
Work with CCAMPIS Director, to address issues that arise and to advocate for CCAMPIS students, in maintaining their eligibility Submit annual report to CCAMPIS Director
Portland Community CollegeInformation and Scheduling Assistant
Jan. 2013 - Sep. 2018Portland Community College-Cascade CampusResponsible for daily oversight and operation of Information Services
Responsible for scheduling of campus tabling (vendors, clubs, nonprofits, recruiters, etc)
Responsible for training and oversight of Information Services employees
Facilitation and Management of the ASPCC SAF Childcare Reimbursement Grant Program
Oversight and Management of ASPCC Bike Rental Program
Responsible for recruitment and support of student parents, for the Head Start classrooms and coordinating enrollment with Albina Head Start
Assist in Cascade Campus Scheduling for both external and internal needs
Assist in scheduling and facilitation of non-PCC event requests.
Responsible for tracking and depositing vendor and bike rental payments
Portland Community CollegeProject Specialist
Sep. 2011 - Jun. 2012Portland, OR-Cascade CampusIn addition to managing the ASPCC Student Lounge, I participate in program review and evaluation, mentor the student leaders, and other projects as assigned.
Multnomah County Democratic GLBT CaucusChair
Nov. 2009 - Nov. 2011Multnomah County, Oregon
ASPSUEqual Rights Advocate
Jun. 2008 - May. 2009Student Government
Equal Rights Advocate-Associated Students of Portland State University
*Member of Executive Staff
*Liaison to various traditionally under-represented student groups and organizations
*Guide ASPSU’s participation in development of Disabilities Studies’ Minor and Cultural Competency Program
*Campus Representative to Oregon Student Equal Rights Alliance
*Member Women’s Resource Center and Disability Advocacy and Cultural Association Advisory Boards
Other duties as member of ASPSU Executive staff
Pride NorthwestPresident
Sep. 2007 - Nov. 2015• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of nonprofit corporation-supervising and working with staff, communicating with accountant, engaging and supervising volunteers, leading contract negotiations and long-term organizational planning.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
• Initiate and develop community partner relationships.
• Lead board of directors in governance responsibilities for Pride NW.
• Negotiate and manage sponsorship relationships
Work with community leaders and members to facilitate community support and participation for Pride events Updated:
Immediate Past President
Chair for Policy and Procedures Committee
Sponsorship Coordinator
Multnomah County Democratic GLBT CaucusVice-Chair
Sep. 2007 - Nov. 2009
PCC Office for Students with DisabilitiesTest Aide
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008Administration of class tests to students with needs that may interfere with their ability to test in a normal class environment
ASPCCLegislative Affairs Director
Aug. 2006 - Apr. 2007Student Government
Legislative Affairs Director
*Coordination of voter-registration
*Coordination of Speak Out-Speaker’s Series
*Campus Representative to District Student Council
*Campus Representative to OCCSA-Statewide
*Coordination of Student Lobby Efforts
Portland Community CollegeCook
Oct. 2003 - Jun. 2006Food Service, catering
Little Caesar's of OregonSupervisor
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2002Restaurant Supervision
Responsible for supervision of eight locations
Responsible for management personnel training, quality and cost controls
Responsible for adherence to all local, state and federal food and workplace safety guidelines.
Oversaw transition of restaurants to new franchise concept.
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