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Freelance (Self employed)Consultant, Business and Financial Management
Mar. 2017Marin County, CaliforniaCurrently providing accounting, bookkeeping, and financial services to several organizations.
Birkenstock Lighting DesignBusiness and Financial Manager
Nov. 2014 - Mar. 2017San Rafael, CAAward-winning lighting design firm that contracts with major architectural organizations to design leading edge technology lighting. Worked as an accountant, handling A/P, A/R, payroll reporting, bank and credit card reconciliations, invoicing, budgeting, generating monthly reports, and monthly client statements.
Responsible for managing all aspects of administration including human resources, company benefits, information technology, and client services.
Restoration HardwareConsultant, Administration and Accounting
Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2016Corporate Headquarters, Corte Madera, CARetail giant in American Home Furnishings, headquartered in Corte Madera, California. Worked as a consultant in managing contracts, projects, budget tracking, and invoicing.
Responsible for providing high-level and confidential administration to senior directors in the Retail Graphics and Store Development departments. Researched, compiled and summarized a variety of database information and reports for use by executives.
Marin Economic ForumProject Coordinator
Feb. 2011 - Nov. 2011San Rafael, CANonprofit organization providing information and collaboration to improve Marin County’s economic vitality. Recruited as a temporary consultant for this fast-paced start-up, while organization searched for a new CEO. Assisted in defining, managing, and tracking multiple projects. Responsible for providing confidential, complex and high-level services to the Interim CEO and Board of Directors, including fundraising, marketing, PR events, and donor tracking and acknowledgement.
Wrote, reviewed and finalized written materials, including Board reports, website content, press releases, and marketing materials.
Attended and participated in Board Executive Committee and other working group meetings as required.
West Marin Fire DepartmentsWest Marin Disaster Council Coordinator
Dec. 2004 - Oct. 2009Stinson Beach, CAWorked on behalf of seven West Marin Fire Departments in preparing residents in disaster response. Coordinated disaster councils in each of the seven West Marin communities (Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Point Reyes Station, Inverness, San Geronimo Valley, Nicasio, and Tomales). Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers.
Responsible for fundraising and securing grants through county and federal funding, and the public-at-large, for equipment and public education on disaster preparedness. Responsible for grant tracking and donor acknowledgement. Designed, promoted, coordinated and presented trainings to the public and disaster council volunteers on disaster preparedness.
Acted as liaison between the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the Marin Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services, West Marin Fire Department Captains, disaster council volunteers, and the American Red Cross.
West Marin Community ServicesExecutive Director
Feb. 2002 - Aug. 2010Point Reyes, CANonprofit organization providing programs and services supporting the well-being of individuals and families. Managed all accounting for this nonprofit organization, including A/R, A/P, payroll reporting, account reconciliation, budgeting and financial reporting to the Board of Directors and the tax accountant.
Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.
Represented the organization and developed collaborative efforts in partnerships with federal, state, county and other nonprofit organizations, to support West Marin residents in need.
Researched and applied for grant funding to support organizations mission and goals. Increased grant and community funding by over 180% during tenure as Executive Director.
Golden Gate Center for Spiritual LivingAdministrator
Sep. 1989 - Nov. 2000Corte Madera, CASpiritually-based nonprofit organization. Managed all aspects of this nonprofit organization, including bookkeeping and accounting, administration, human resources, fundraising, and volunteer program. Reviewed and finalized written materials, including Board reports, marketing materials, and press releases.
Coordinated all programs such as special events, guest speakers, workshops, and classes.
Provided daily oversight and management of office staff and volunteers.
Organized and maintained many administrative, database, reference and follow-up files.
Bay Group InternationalOperations Manager
Feb. 1984 - Nov. 1989Larkspur, CAGlobal training and business management corporation. Developed and managed all operations for this company including administration, financial accounting, sales and marketing, and human resources.
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