Bonnie Klein
Incline Village,NV
Summary
After learning to advocate for my son through hands on experience and informal research, I formalized my advocacy training by completing COPAA's SEAT program. Upon completion of SEAT, COPAA recruited me to become a teaching assistant. I also enjoyed a successful 10 year career in brand management and corporate marketing for the E&J Gallo Winery, starting my career with the organization upon obtaining a BS in Business Administration and supsequently completing an employee funded MBA program while continuing to work for the Gallo organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SEAT 2.0, 3.0 Teaching Assistant
COPAA
2021.09 - Current
- Lead weekly Q&A sessions to provide coaching and advise in areas of SPED advocacy.
- Meet 1:1 to provide additional assistance as needed.
- Grade and provide detailed feedback for all assignments and exams.
- Collaborate with fellow teaching assistants to revise and refine assignments and grading systems.
- Develop presentations and teach select sections of SEAT.
Founding Board Member
SUSD Education Foundation
Modesto, CA
2006.09 - 2015.05
- Collaborated with LEA administrators to establish a 501c3 organization to support students district wide.
- Crafted By Laws and Articles of Incorporation and established non-profit status with IRS.
- Created job descriptions/oversaw recruitment and appointment of board and committee members.
- Partnered with LEA administration/educators to identify needs and set financial objectives to support each campus in achieving goals that could not be otherwise met with state/federal funding.
- Organized and executed fundraising events and student enrichment activities.
- Served on the board as Secretary and Treasurer
Senior Brand Manager
E&J Gallo Winery
Modesto, CA
1996.06 - 2005.12
- Managed all aspects of brand business including marketing, finance, production, sales and communication.
- Developed teams of direct reports to grow business and create succession paths for upward mobility of the team within the organization.
- Collaborated with internal teams in the areas of research, product development, communication tools, promotional materials, packaging, supply and inventory management and product distribution.
- Recruited and managed external agency partnerships - advertising, public relations and research.
- Held a progression of positions including Marketing Coordinator, Assistant/Associate Brand Manager, Brand Manager and Senior Brand Manager.
Education
Completed SEAT 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0
COPAA SEAT Training Program
MBA -
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CABachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CATimeline
SEAT 2.0, 3.0 Teaching Assistant
COPAA
2021.09 - Current
Founding Board Member
SUSD Education Foundation
2006.09 - 2015.05
Senior Brand Manager
E&J Gallo Winery
1996.06 - 2005.12
Completed SEAT 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0
COPAA SEAT Training Program
MBA -
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
California State University - Stanislaus