Randy González
Pasadena,California
Summary
Corporate Social Responsibility and community engagement professional with over ten years of experience managing volunteer programs, cultural events, nonprofit partnerships, and mission-driven initiatives. Skilled in building meaningful experiences, strengthening community relationships, and transforming event outcomes into clear insights that guide strategy and increase employee engagement.
Professional with a strong background in corporate governance and strategic planning. Proven ability to drive organizational growth and navigate complex challenges. Dependable team collaborator with a focus on achieving impactful results and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in stakeholder management and regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Damian
01.2021 - Current
- Lead community-centered and volunteer-supported events in a Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant, helping to strengthen team culture and collaboration.
- Oversee event logistics, including staffing, timelines, guest experience flow, and coordination between front of house, back of house, and management.
- Increased event revenue by forty percent through improved planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with culinary, beverage, operations, and marketing teams to design culturally relevant, and memorable event experiences.
- Prepare event recap materials and visual summaries that support leadership planning and strategic decision-making.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile guests, nonprofit organizations, and community partners.
- Organized and led fundraising efforts, raising seventeen thousand dollars for No Us Without You, Los Angeles.
- Support employees and volunteers during community initiatives to improve engagement and coordination.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
Business Board Director
Neighborhood Council of Downtown Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current
- Represent the Fashion District community through cultural programs, public safety initiatives, and constituent outreach.
- Collaborate with the Los Angeles Police Department, city agencies, and community partners to address neighborhood needs.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and community meeting materials that reflect local priorities.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance community engagement and address local concerns.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop policies that improved neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Associate Producer
Mezcal Por Siempre
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Produced a cultural festival celebrating agave heritage with international maestros mezcaleros, chefs, artists, and community leaders.
- Oversaw logistics, including site layout, volunteer coordination, and run-of-show operations for thousands of attendees.
- Managed permitting, safety compliance, and communication with the City of Los Angeles departments.
- Gathered photography, video, and storytelling content with communications teams for post-event recaps.
- Created production timelines, planning templates, and organizational tools for partners and production staff.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging marketing campaigns.
Event Coordinator
Avance Democratic Club
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Organized civic programs including town halls, community vaccine drives, and large cultural celebrations.
- Produced Latino Heritage Month programming at Los Angeles City Hall, coordinating entertainment, cultural presenters, and event flow.
- Worked with elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to develop meaningful programming.
- Collected community feedback and event participation data to guide future programming.
- Led volunteer teams of up to sixty individuals during large-scale civic events.
Project Manager
MP Urban Marketing
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed multi-city experiential marketing activations for Jarritos, Del Real Foods, and Twang, ensuring smooth daily operations and brand alignment.
- Oversaw hiring, scheduling, and coordination of a large ambassador team across different cities.
- Designed promotional materials, event assets, and digital content using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Monitored and analyzed engagement metrics, preparing narrative recap presentations for clients.
- Coordinated with permitting offices, local partners, and venue contacts to ensure operational compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and alignment with client expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01-2016
No Degree - Ethnic Studies
East Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Los Angeles, CA01-2009
Skills
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
- Canva
- Tripleseat
- OpenTable
- Resy
- Event Production
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Coordination
- Data and Insight Reporting
- Project Coordination
- Organizational growth
- Nonprofit experience
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic visioning
- Brand strategy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Board Director
Neighborhood Council of Downtown Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current
Associate Producer
Mezcal Por Siempre
01.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant General Manager
Damian
01.2021 - Current
Event Coordinator
Avance Democratic Club
01.2017 - 01.2022
Project Manager
MP Urban Marketing
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University, Northridge
No Degree - Ethnic Studies
East Los Angeles Community College
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School