Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at Cooperation Crenshaw, excelling in stakeholder engagement and data analysis. Successfully secured $60,000 in funding and increased community awareness by 10%. Committed to principles of the solidarity economy, leveraging strong relationship-building skills to foster impactful partnerships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fellowship
Los Angeles Black Worker Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2025 - Current
Supported the communications team with digital and administrative tasks.
Coordinated virtual events to engage community members, share campaign updates, and facilitate dialogue on issues impacting Black workers in Los Angeles.
Contributed to the development of content for social media, email newsletters, and the organization's website.
Supported the Communications Manager in developing and supporting digital outreach for the Charter Reform campaign, including engagement with individuals, organizations and community leaders.
Used digital tools, including social media management platforms, email marketing software, and website analytics to track campaign performance and improve outreach efforts.
Project Manager
Cooperation Crenshaw
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
Led community engagement efforts with local business groups, community organizations, neighborhood councils, and other stakeholders to foster partnerships rooted in economic justice and create the first hub for worker cooperatives in the county.
Supervised the creation of feasibility studies and led targeted canvassing to gather residents' input, assess local needs, and generate actionable insights that led to the creation of a strategic community plan.
Managed grant administration by researching, writing, and overseeing submissions, securing an 80% success rate and $60,000 in funding.
Advocated for local worker cooperatives by serving as Board Delegate to the LA County Economic Development Office, leading to 6 dedicated board members and strategic partnerships with Downtown Crenshaw.
Supervised the creation of marketing materials (e.g., flyers, brochures) according to brand guidelines to increase community awareness by 10%.
Project Manager
Entertainment One
Santa Monica, CA
05.2019 - 03.2022
Oversaw all operations of the organization's Santa Monica headquarters and 4 satellite offices by managing CRM, leases, utilities, and permits.
Coordinated with architects, designers, and general contractors, resulting in the $700,000 build-out of a state-of-the-art theater.
Managed a budget of over $2 million and successfully reduced costs by 20% through strategic negotiations and efficient resource allocation.
Owner & Operator
Mo Better Burgers, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
10.2012 - 03.2019
Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, inventory, and customer service, resulting in Yelp reviews of 4.5/5 and earning recognition from constituents including Jimmy Kimmel, Magic Johnson, and others.
Built strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of ingredients and supplies and driving a 25% increase in sales and 15% reduction in inventory waste.
Collaborated on campaigns that attracted new customers and increased sales by 5%, securing praise from publications including LA Times, Zagat Survey, EaterLA, and Los Angeles Magazine.
Education
Master of Cooperative Management -
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
01.2027
B.A. - Sociology
UC Santa Barbara
01.2005
Skills
Project & administrative support
Relationship building & stakeholder engagement
Data collection & analysis
Operations & compliance
Commitment to solidarity economy principles
Certification
Coop Business Bootcamp, Coop Cincy, 05/24
Black CoopNomics Academy, Network for Developing Conscious Communities, 03/23
Research Associate Cert., UCLA Urban + Regional Planning Community Collaborative, 12/22
Personal Information
Title: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STEWARD
Selected Experience
Fellowship, Los Angeles Black Worker Center, Los Angeles, CA, 09/25, Present, Supported the communications team with digital and administrative tasks., Coordinated virtual events to engage community members, share campaign updates, and facilitate dialogue on issues impacting Black workers in Los Angeles., Contributed to the development of content for social media, email newsletters, and the organization's website., Supported the Communications Manager in developing and supporting digital outreach for the Charter Reform campaign, including engagement with individuals, organizations and community leaders., Used digital tools, including social media management platforms, email marketing software, and website analytics to track campaign performance and improve outreach efforts.
Project Manager, Cooperation Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA, 06/22, Present, Led community engagement efforts with local business groups, community organizations, neighborhood councils, and other stakeholders to foster partnerships rooted in economic justice and create the first hub for worker cooperatives in the county., Supervised the creation of feasibility studies and led targeted canvassing to gather residents' input, assess local needs, and generate actionable insights that led to the creation of a strategic community plan., Managed grant administration by researching, writing, and overseeing submissions, securing an 80% success rate and $60,000 in funding., Advocated for local worker cooperatives by serving as Board Delegate to the LA County Economic Development Office, leading to 6 dedicated board members and strategic partnerships with Downtown Crenshaw., Supervised the creation of marketing materials (e.g., flyers, brochures) according to brand guidelines to increase community awareness by 10%.
Project Manager, Entertainment One, Santa Monica, CA, 05/19, 03/22, Oversaw all operations of the organization's Santa Monica headquarters and 4 satellite offices by managing CRM, leases, utilities, and permits., Coordinated with architects, designers, and general contractors, resulting in the $700,000 build-out of a state-of-the-art theater., Managed a budget of over $2 million and successfully reduced costs by 20% through strategic negotiations and efficient resource allocation.
Owner & Operator, Mo Better Burgers, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, 10/12, 03/19, Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, inventory, and customer service, resulting in Yelp reviews of 4.5/5 and earning recognition from constituents including Jimmy Kimmel, Magic Johnson, and others., Built strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of ingredients and supplies and driving a 25% increase in sales and 15% reduction in inventory waste., Collaborated on campaigns that attracted new customers and increased sales by 5%, securing praise from publications including LA Times, Zagat Survey, EaterLA, and Los Angeles Magazine.