Hi, I’m
Debbie Lush
26705 Malibu Hills Rd #126 Calabasas,CA
Summary
Big Picture Strategist with 20 plus years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of small grassroot organizations up to $2.5Million assets. Hardworking, dependable, and integrous team leader. Exceptional at building visions from the ground up and community development.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cirrus Asset ManagementCalabasas, CA
Community Manager
09.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Leased up brand new 55 plus community in 2014. 100% occupancy since 2015 with more than 100 people on the waitlist.
- Year over year increase in NOI.
- Unusually high resident retention due to Innovative Programming.
- In 2023, elected to set up the Cirrus Gives Philanthropic Program Nationwide.
Ultimate Cuban ConnectionCalabasas, CA
Chief Giving Officer
2016 - 2020 (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Implemented grassroots community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities in Cuba.
- Created online fundraising campaigns using social media platforms with insightful content designed to highlight organizational objectives and attract travelers for our 3 Giving Trips to Cuba between 2016-2020.
- Raised $5,000 from Private Donors and gave out small grants to 7 different Cuban entrepreneurs to start new businesses.
- Helped local Cubans set up a small clothing boutique for college students in Cuba using the donations we brought over from the US.
- Assisted 2 college students in legally pursuing a masters program in Italy. Mentored them in successfully raising (in Cuba) 10% of the total money needed to move to Italy. The remainder was raised in the US.
Ultimate Dance CentersLaguna Niguel, CA
Small Business Owner
1996 - 2013 (17 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different social dance styles.
- Designed detailed business plans and marketing campaigns to outline finances, goals and operations of company.
Education
Cal State NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
BBA from Business Administration And Management
06.1990
Skills
- Strong Leader and Mentor
- Imaginative, Creative, Innovative
- Authentic and Integrous
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Microsoft Suite
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Proficiency
- Budget Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- Will relocate for the right opportunity
Timeline
Community Manager
Cirrus Asset Management
09.2014 - Current
Chief Giving Officer
Ultimate Cuban Connection
2016 - 2020 (4 education.years_Label)
Small Business Owner
Ultimate Dance Centers
1996 - 2013 (17 education.years_Label)
Cal State Northridge
BBA from Business Administration And Management