Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager at Contractors Assistance Center
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
07.2023 - Current
Ensuring that SFPUC and other City departments’ projects receive the maximum exposure possible to responsible small contractors and consultants.
Administer, coordinate and monitor all activities of the Contractors Assistance Center.
Develop and manage the implementation of a comprehensive client database.
Implement programming to increase participation by small contractors and consultants on City projects.
Key Account Specialist
Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits
05.2020 - 06.2023
Collaborated with key stakeholders to fulfill company priorities.
Drove revenue in restaurants and bars throughout San Francisco through consultative sales.
Created a pipeline of business by continuous relationship building with owners, managers, and staff of restaurants, hotels, and theaters in San Francisco.
Territory Sales Merchandising Manager
Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits
01.2016 - 05.2020
Led team of up to 5 Area Managers and up to 25 Sales Consultants.
Communicated with key stakeholders regarding the goals of the organization and strategize on implementing a plan to realize those goals.
Managed more than 200 accounts.
Territory Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits
01.2014 - 01.2016
Managed 27 customer accounts by understanding their needs to then determine appropriate course of action for mutual success.
Cultivated and nurtured customer relationships with weekly meetings to discuss goals, store needs, trends, and upcoming promotions to increase sales.
Gathered weekly sales information from team in order to help develop weekly sales strategy.
Consistently one of the top 3 performers in Northern California.
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Co.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Provided financial analysis to more than 120 clients and potential customers to help eliminate waste and maximize their savings.
Prospected new business opportunities daily activity by networking at community events, seminars, etc.
Education
J.D. -
Golden Gate University School of Law
San Francisco, CA
08-2025
Political Science -
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2007
Law School Associations
Black Law Students Association, President
Federal Bar Association, Founding Member at Golden Gate University School of Law
Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Social Justice Journal, Writer
Peer Mentor
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley Volunteer Tutor
San Jose Seahawks Rugby Football Club Fundraising Chair
Dave Cortese campaign for Mayor of San Jose
Junior Varsity & Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach Mt. Pleasant High School
Richmond C Marshall #15 Masonic Lodge
Board of Directors Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce
9920 Public Service Aide at San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: Water Quality Division9920 Public Service Aide at San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: Water Quality Division
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC