Milana Quezada
Riverside County,CA
Summary
Milana Quezada is a driven professional with an array of experience in Campaign Management, Project Management, Crisis Management, Project Execution, Cost Development, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fundraising, and Risk Assessment. She is currently the California State Director for Turning Point USA (Blexit branch), Media Director for Our Duty USA, and proud Leadership Institute (Campaign Leadership College) graduate. She is a skilled collaborator with strong communication skills that build collaborative working relationships and a positive client interface that enforces win-win scenarios. She is an Alternate and communications/media manager for her county's Central Committee, a delegate for the California Republican Assembly, and a board member of the Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly. She has completed strategy execution courses at Harvard University (Harvard Business School) and is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security and Crisis Response.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Director
Our Duty USA
03.2023 - Current
- Tracks funding and manages donor list.
- Interviews major clients.
- Manages social media platforms and discovers algorithms for successful growth.
- Creates reels and ads to engage widespread audiences.
- Organizes introduction meetings and pre-interviews between staff and clients.
- Utilizes Mailchimp and Canva for email campaigns.
- Hosts interviews and edits professional video content for social media and television.
CA State Director
Turning Point USA / Blexit America
, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Hosts talent market events to recruit members for local chapters.
- Manages funding for Blexit CA, including cash flow forecasting.
- Created and implemented legislative tracking systems for monitoring progress on bills in the legislature.
- Provided technical assistance to local governments regarding statewide initiatives.
- Managed relationships with external partners including non-profits, advocacy groups, universities, and other stakeholders.
- Conducted monthly meetings with state legislators to discuss legislation and policy initiatives.
- Assisted in developing long-term strategic plans for advancing mission objectives across multiple departments.
- Cultivated relationships with media outlets in order to promote positive messaging about the state's activities.
- Represented the state at national conferences related to public service issues.
- Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, and other research sources to identify trends and develop recommendations for program improvements.
Material Coordinator
Cordoba Corporation
Ontario, California
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through alternative materials or suppliers.
- Coordinated material reservations and releases using SAP, ensuring timely procurement and delivery for field operations.
- Tracked and updated material statuses across multiple job orders, prioritizing Need By Dates (NBDs) to prevent schedule delays.
- Communicated daily with engineers, planners, and warehouse teams to verify availability, substitutions, or alternative solutions for shortages.
- Reviewed and verified material quantities and specifications listed in Bills of Materials (BOMs) to align with field requirements.
- Initiated Stock Transport Orders (STOs) and other SAP transactions to move materials between locations or secure inventory.
- Flagged and escalated risks such as long lead times, obsolete parts, and item mismatches that could impact construction progress.
- Supported project closeout by reconciling material usage, arranging returns, and ensuring proper documentation for compliance.
- Collaborated with vendors and procurement for non-stock (ZMAT) material orders and followed up on delivery schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs and updates in SAP, SharePoint, and internal trackers to support visibility and accountability.
- Participated in daily and weekly readiness meetings to report on material status, resolve issues, and support project goals.
Project Coordinator
E2 Consulting Engineers
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Acts as Project Manager Assistant in overseeing projects from beginning to end Stages.
- Completes checklist deliverables to complete project tasks.
- Manages all project schedules.
- Utilizes engineering software to create project scopes.
- Presents projects to clientele, engineers, and planning teams.
- Several jobs under purview include watchlist jobs.
- Creates Work Order Authorizations.
- Tracks Request for Engineering Reviews.
- Monitors all jobs to ensure that they are completed with efficiency and that deliverables follow current Gas Standards.
- Works closely with governmental agencies to obtain all necessary permits to meet scheduling requirements and expedite the Insurance for Construction goals.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organized communication between client, contractors, and company.
- Creates relationships within lists views to better assist Senior PMs with managing their assignments.
- Organizes Internal Meetings, Overseer of company's Expense Reports, Document Control and Management.
- Pulls Photos and Assessment Reports for numerous packages with speed and accuracy.
- Skilled at working independently and efficiently, following through on all assignments and meeting deadlines.
- Schedules and lead lessons learned meetings and ensured that all permits were obtained on schedule.
Instructor
White Dragon Martial Arts Academy
Temecula, California
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and growth.
- Evaluated effectiveness of instructional materials including textbooks, software programs or handouts.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and projects.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established rules for class management and discipline while implementing appropriate consequences for disruptive behavior.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
Closeout Specialist
Campos EPC
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Presented and led weekly Project Update meetings to ensure Stage Gate process progression.
- Inspected gas pipeline drawings to ensure accuracy.
- Updated reports and ran backchecks.
- Created and maintained trackers for SoCalGas to ensure that all projects were completed on schedule.
- Simultaneously coordinated multiple projects while maintaining an organized communication structure between clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Acquired, completed, and uploaded construction documents.
- Assisted Project Manager in overseeing projects through first and final stages.
- Presented Risk Assessment Reports.
- Managed scope, technical data, and all schedule modifications.
- Created, prepared, and disseminated monthly progress reports to maintain project timelines.
- Oversaw communication and acted as a liaison between Engineering Team, Schedulers, and Project Managers.
- Updated and created Closeout Trackers.
- Prepared and completed Financial Closeout for multiple projects.
- Scheduled meetings internally and/or with clients.
- Worked independently and efficiently to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
Assistant Editor
Acorn Publishing
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, learned, and helped develop internal and external processes.
- Supported Chief Editor in determining prerequisites, coordinating with external subcontractors and authors to ensure schedule needs were met.
- Supported and facilitated all activities leading to the successful completion of a novel that was deemed ready for publishing.
- Interfaced with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds.
- Promoted workshops at the Southern California Writer's Conference as a member of the VIP staff.
- Served as Communications Director of Leaf Lit Writing Group, a forum where hundreds of authors continually interfaced.
- Created digital announcements, ads, and banners for book releases, cover reveals, author introductions, and upcoming events.
- Developed marketing strategies that allowed Acorn Publishing to reach as many readers as possible.
- Designed newsletters, facilitated book shipments, and supervised communication between readers and authors.
- Coordinated book signing setup and teardown at all Barnes & Noble events.
Education
Strategic Execution Courses -
Harvard University
06.2025
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Communications
- Fundraising and Donor Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Field Operations
- Public Speaking
- Voter Targeting and Outreach
- Volunteer Recruitment and Training
- Political Canvassing
- Event Planning and Logistics
- Polling and Data Analysis
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Performance reporting
- Target audience research
- Press release writing
- Acquisition targets
- Podcast promotion
- KPI metrics
Certification
- Project Management Professional course certification
- PROCORE Engineering Certification
- LI (Washington DC) Campaign Leadership College certification
- Forge Summit 2024 Alumni
- WD Kung Fu Instructor certification
References
- Jack Guerrero, Treasurer for CAGOP
- Dr. Joseph Komrosky, TVUSD Board President
- Jessica Alexander, Temecula City Councilwoman
- Bob Kowell, California Republican Assembly President RIVCO
- Erin Friday, Attorney and Our Duty USA Co-Founder
Timeline
Material Coordinator
Cordoba Corporation
12.2024 - 06.2025
Project Coordinator
E2 Consulting Engineers
05.2024 - 11.2024
Instructor
White Dragon Martial Arts Academy
03.2023 - 06.2024
Media Director
Our Duty USA
03.2023 - Current
CA State Director
Turning Point USA / Blexit America
01.2023 - Current
Closeout Specialist
Campos EPC
12.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Editor
Acorn Publishing
10.2018 - 09.2019
Strategic Execution Courses -
Harvard University