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Mika Tway

Oakland,CA

Summary

Operations professional with 5+ years of experience supporting leadership through complex scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and fast-paced logistics. Skilled at anticipating needs, solving problems independently, and communicating clearly under pressure. Grounded in Oakland’s justice reform landscape, with academic training in criminal justice systems and a commitment to equity, care-centered work, and mission-driven impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Ladies Loving and Living
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide high-level personal and professional support to the founder, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations through flexible, responsive assistance
  • Step in on behalf of the founder at events, representing the organization with professionalism and care
  • Coordinate event logistics and liaise with venue partners to ensure seamless planning and execution.
  • Maintain communication systems and schedules via dedicated work phone, helping founder stay organized and focused

Market Manager

San Diego Farmers Market
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed relationships with 50+ vendors, serving as primary liaison for scheduling, logistics, and on-site operations
  • Oversaw full weekly market execution, including complex multi-vendor setups, city permit compliance, and security coordination
  • Problem-solved in real time to ensure a welcoming, accessible, and safe space for hundreds of community members weekly
  • Maintained detailed operational checklists and communication systems to ensure consistent vendor and customer satisfaction

Sales & Operations Lead

Tea Bazaar
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Independently managed end-to-end market operations at multiple locations, from setup and sales to inventory and breakdown
  • Regularly exceeded sales targets through strategic customer engagement and operational streamlining
  • Cultivated long-term community relationships across diverse neighborhoods, representing brand values with professionalism

Sales Associate

Qwench Juice Bar
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Delivered high-volume service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency
  • Trained new hires on health protocols, opening/closing duties, and customer service best practices

Team Member

Hudson Bay Cafe
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided consistent, friendly service to a diverse clientele
  • Handled opening/closing, cash management, and daily coordination with team leads

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2025

Graduate - Race, Policy, and Law Academy

Oakland Technical High School
Oakland, CA
01.2021

Skills

  • Administrative & Organizational Excellence
  • Scheduling & calendar management
  • Stakeholder communication & conflict resolution
  • Event planning & operational coordination
  • Process improvement & documentation
  • Technical Proficiencies
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive)
  • Zoom & virtual meeting platforms
  • Financial tracking & reconciliation
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Mission Alignment
  • BS Criminal Justice with focus on systems reform
  • Deep Oakland roots & community connection
  • Lived and academic understanding of racial & economic justice
  • Dedicated to transforming systems of punishment into systems of care
  • Customer service

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Ladies Loving and Living
09.2025 - Current

Market Manager

San Diego Farmers Market
06.2024 - 06.2025

Sales & Operations Lead

Tea Bazaar
11.2023 - 05.2025

Sales Associate

Qwench Juice Bar
10.2022 - 10.2023

Team Member

Hudson Bay Cafe
03.2018 - 05.2021

Graduate - Race, Policy, and Law Academy

Oakland Technical High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

San Diego State University

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