Soma Snakeoil
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile, in the trenches Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Motivation for supporting the houseless community comes from lived experience as a long-term former PWUD, being unhoused, and almost 18 years of the spectrum of sex work, including survival sex.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director & Co-Founder
The Sidewalk Project
05.2016 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned vision, goals and objectives with organizational strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
Dominatrix
Self Employed
01.2004 - Current
- Demonstrate respect, consent focused negotiations and deep listening skills.
- Developed and maintained long term deep relationships with clients.
- Studied under a Mentor and adopted methods based on wisdom passed down through the community.
- Offer highly skilled and equipped sessions that focus on healing and transformation.
Script Writer
Home Street Home
03.2006 - 05.2016
- Worked on a team of writers to create lived experience influenced material bound for Broadway.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to improve story narrative & authenticity.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure before public showings.
- Collaborated with composer, director, actors & producer to create powerful content during rewrites.
Education
Traditional Dominatrix Training - BDSM
Dugeon Servitus
San Diego, CASkills
- Leadership and People Development
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Vision
Additional Information
Multi Media Artist, Vipassana Meditation Facilitator, Activist, Mother
Timeline
Executive Director & Co-Founder
The Sidewalk Project
05.2016 - Current
Script Writer
Home Street Home
03.2006 - 05.2016
Dominatrix
Self Employed
01.2004 - Current
Traditional Dominatrix Training - BDSM
Dugeon Servitus
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