Campus Activism

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San Diego, California 92104
United States

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
A passionate, forward-thinking, and intuitive event leader for social justice movement programs. Adept at creating, developing and managing public relations that directly influence public opinion to increase effectiveness. Aggressive, decisive and driven professional with a solid reputation in social development, project promotion and creative strategies. Vast experience with the challenges involved in internet marketing and development. Highly skilled at creating, implementing and tracking all facets of campaigns. Proven and tested leadership in managing high performance social justice coalition’s campaigns, programs and delivery teams. Exceptional communicator equally effective in identifying opportunities, developing focus, and providing tactical solutions. A passion for gaining personal relationships with community leaders and the public. Able to develop trust in a partnership and incorporate a game plan to ensure success.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
SHUT DOWN THE PORT/EVENT COORDINATOR:
Oakland? CA (December 2011)
 Outstanding communication skills; adept at working with people from various diversified socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
 Coordinated the identification, recruitment and organization of volunteers around priority campaign.
 Furnished and provided information, research, and other assistance to leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues.
 Successfully planned developed and implemented logistics and operation strategy for meetings, conferences and events.
 Served as primary point of contact and key interface with community leaders and other activists.
 Resolved problems quickly; provided advice and support throughout the process, ensuring the best solutions were implemented. Generated alternative solutions to problems and challenges.
OCCUPY GREYHOUND/EVENT LEADER:
California (January 2012)
 In charge of the planning, management and leadership of Occupy Greyhound.
 Responsible for the management and implementation of logistics and operations at every level. Ensured all paperwork was processed efficiently and in a timely manner.
 In charge of fundraising; sought opportunities to advance the diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
 Networked and created new pipeline venues and events; actively engaging other resources as necessary to ensure success.
 Profound and effective interpersonal skills with a strong ability to solve problems, and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
OCCUPY SOCIAL SOLIDARITY FORUM/EVENT COORDINATOR:
California (Dates)
 Partnered with Occupy San Diego and Occupy Tuscan to mobilize a large group of activists from the Southwest to the Northwest for Solidarity Training classes. Planned organized and implemented all aspects operations for project which included: Logistic planning, itinerary calendars and schedule/program coordination.
 Proficient at operational efficiencies and deliverables including but not limited to: Travel arrangements for planes tickets; tour buses and hotels.
 Was liaison and main point of contact between leaders, members, partners and community officials.
 Effectively monitored, tracked progress and met deadlines.
 Networked and created new pipeline venues and events; actively engaging other resources as necessary to ensure success.
 Strategic Planning
 Campaign Management
 Grassroots Politics
 Public Relations Specialist
 Strong Negotiation Power
 Customer Service Excellence
 Events, Endorser Strategist
 Teambuilding &Training
 Budgeting & Cost Control
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OCCUPY WALK USA/LEAD ORGANIZER:
California (July 2013)
 In charge of the management and leadership for various events. Successfully planned, developed and implemented all logistics and procedures for operation.
 Adept at operational efficiencies and deliverables; planned the event, budget, tactical leadership and materials and accessories.
 Network extensively with activists and various community and campaign leaders. Actively engaged other resources as necessary to ensure success.
 Traveled extensively for cause and was support vehicle driver.
 Planned and coordinated the strategies and activities to obtain media coverage. Participated in the development of media campaigns and promoted volunteer media exposure.
 Continually learn and stay current in social media, leadership, performance assessment and online marketing.
 Analyzed complex situations, designed practical solutions, and implemented cost-effective plans in fast paced environments.
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 Worked and partnered with various coalition groups against NATO/G8 a broad formation that includes labor unions, community groups, anti-war and international solidarity groups and faith based activists for various events including but not limited to: Peoples Summit; Money for Education not War; Immigration: No Human is illegal; Foreclosure: Housing is a Right: No Evictions, No Foreclosures!; Environment: Planet over Profits!; Austerity/NNU March for the Robin Hood Tax; Health Care; Democracy-Shut down Boeing!
OFFICE MANAGER/SMART GLASS:
Seattle, Washington (2012-Present)
 Conducted automobile inspections/examinations; compiled estimates of repair costs, and secured customers' approval to perform repairs.
 Provided excellent customer service, and built a strong customer base through the fostering of customer satisfaction.
 Anticipated and troubleshot delays, challenges and unforeseen difficulties; ascertained that work projects were always completed within the specified deadlines.
 Possess a high degree of analytical ability and inductive thinking in order to analyze, and develop practical solutions to complex problems and maintain a high-level of systematic standards of performance.
 Outstanding communications skills both with clients and staff. Resolved problems quickly and equitably to ensure a happy and productive environment for customers and employees.
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:
Eco Glass, Albany CA (2013) * Master Glass, Escondido, CA (2010) * Safelite, San Diego, CA (2012)
PAST ACTIVIST EXPERIENCE & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
BackBone Campaign Seattle * PSKS Seattle * Move to Amend
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EDUCATION:
Grossmont Community College, El Cajon, CA
Working on Communications & Political Science Degree (GPA 3.6)

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