Integrating Strategy and Creative Design for the ideas, people, & businesses that are driving change in the world.

My passion is to design and implement fully integrated marketing solutions for socially-focused projects. As the former Director of Marketing and Communications for a local non-profit and CEO/Founder of a medical relief organization, I have an extensive background in leading socially-minded organizations in marketing, business development, and fundraising. I look forward to bringing this expertise to our business relationship and empowering you to effectively promote your cause-driven efforts!

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Masters in Business Administration
Evanston, IL
June 2010

• Intended Majors in Marketing, International Business, and Social Enterprise
• F.C. Austin Scholar: One of 20 students awarded Kellogg’s most prestigious scholarship based on academic achievement, leadership, and service
• Gap Inc. Corporate Responsibility Scholar: One of two Kellogg students awarded national fellowship for commitment to social responsibility
• Team Leader: Global Health Initiatives’ research trip to Uganda
• Section Representative: Career Management Committee, Kellogg Student Association
• Member: Marketing Club, Social Impact Club, Coca-Cola Case Marketing Challenge, Kraft Case Marketing Competition

College of Extended Learning, San Francisco State University
Certificate in Multi-Media Studies
San Francisco, CA
May 2008

• Emphases: Graphics Production, Print Design, Web Design
• Technical/Design Skills: Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver; HTML and CSS; Content Management Systems; Donor and Volunteer Management Databases.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Honors Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, Biology
Los Angeles, CA
June 2005

• Awards: Waldo Cumming Outstanding Student, Presidential Scholarships, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Activities: Bible Studies, Biochemistry Club, Van Nuys Legal Self Help Clinic, High School Program Staff

Founder, CEO, and Chairman • Streams of Life International, Inc
San Ramon, CA & Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
December 2005 to August 2008

• Founded 501(c) (3) non-profit to provide medical relief for 1,000 villages in Ethiopia. Included six distinct program areas with 4,200 member donor base and bi-national offices.
• Responsible for overall management and operations; protection of financial assets; compliance with board directives, donor requirements, and federal and state requirements.
• Created multi-media marketing strategy and collateral for corporate identity and campaign-specific promotions. Increased average annual giving by 300% per year.
• Orchestrated annual medical/construction trips with over 20 professionals to run medical clinics; distribute medical supplies, medicines, and mosquito nets; lead hospital renovation.
• Appointed and supervised Board of Directors and Board Advisory Council.

Director, Marketing and Communications Arts • Valley Christian Center
Dublin, CA
June 2005 to Present

• Directed six-person creative team to establish corporate identity for 3,000 member non-profit with $14M annual budget. Increased member participation by 75%; donor giving by 10%.
• Spearheaded brand development for 14 business units; included marketing strategy, budget management, print, web promotions, publicity and vendor relationships.
• Launched dynamic 1,000 page external website; managed database integration, e-commerce, contact management, online facility management. Increased site traffic 200% in two years.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to execute marketing strategy for successful $5.5M capital fundraising campaign. Included oversight of print/web design and strategic volunteer teams.
• Authored technical manuals and led training seminars to expand website/database usability.

Government Relations and Affiliate Affairs Intern • American Public Health Association
Washington, DC
April 2004 to June 2004

• Coordinated large-scale lobbying campaigns and represented association members in educational briefings before Senate and House Committee meetings on national health issues.