Dynamic Tifo Lead at Los Verdes with a proven track record in project management and grassroots community organizing. Skilled in film production and fundraising, I excel in coordinating large-scale events and leading volunteer teams to create impactful fan demonstrations. Known for my excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, I thrive in collaborative environments.
Tifo Leadership, Spearheaded large-scale fan demonstrations for Austin FC, Austin FC 2, and Austin Rise games, collaborating with artists and community members to create engaging tifo art. Responsible for budgeting, securing approval from the Los Verdes Board, sourcing materials, and coordinating logistics with the team's Front Offices and various stakeholders to execute successful game day events., Fundraising Initiatives, Managed fundraising projects for community partners such as The Other Ones Foundation, OutYouth, and others, enhancing community engagement and support., Apple Print Services Improvements, Led a major restructure of procedures at Apple, particularly enhancing the Apple Online Store's shipping investigations process. Collaborated with various internal teams to save the company over $2 million annually in fraudulent claims., Concert Organization, Organized music festivals with ATX Rock Against Bigotry, promoting anti-racist and anti-bigotry initiatives while collaborating with musicians, venues, and organizations to support marginalized communities., Nonprofit Leadership, Ten years of experience leading community initiatives, including safety management during marches for OakFront and ensuring crowd safety at Q2 Stadium events through collaboration with stadium security and the Supporters' Group., Corporate Leadership, Six years in leadership positions at Apple, where I effectively mentored and managed a large team during peak periods, contributing to significant hiring success and operational improvements within the Apple Online Store., Versatile Writing Experience, Over ten years of professional writing across multiple formats for diverse audiences, including corporate communications, journalism, advertising, and public relations., Specialized Research and Publication, Expertise in tracking extremism, with publications in SPLC Hatewatch, Idavox, and various academic journals, as well as extensive contributions to Misprint Magazine., Award-winning Producer, Over ten years of experience in producing and managing projects with ThreeLegged Race Productions, successful in festival circuits with numerous awards for short films, music videos, and documentaries.