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AbilityFirst Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sagar Kothari Sagar Kothari San Luis Obispo, California Details
Sagar Kothari's AbilityFirst Experience August 2013 - August 2013
Job Software Engineering Intern at Nuphoton Technologies, Inc
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Nuphoton Technologies, Inc   June 2015 - Present
Robert E. Kennedy Library, Cal Poly   May 2014 - Present
AbilityFirst   August 2013 - August 2013
Raytheon  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
MATLAB, Simulink, Java, C, Creo Parametric 2.0, Microsoft Office, C++, LabVIEW

Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics Concentration

Delia Valenzuela Delia Valenzuela Pasadena, California Details
Delia Valenzuela's AbilityFirst Experience November 2005 - Present
Job Program Supervisor, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   November 2005 - Present

Skills
Volunteer Management, Program Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraisers, Developmental..., Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Event Management, Youth Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Leadership Development, Child Development, Supervisory Skills, Volunteer Training, Training, Stewardship, Raiser's Edge, Non-profit...

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   2001 — 2003

Rebekka Manzella Rebekka Manzella Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Rebekka Manzella's AbilityFirst Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Occupational Therapy Student
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Kedren Community Health Center, Inc   July 2015 - Present
Mokichi Okada Association   January 2015 - May 2015
Culver City Unified School District  September 2014 - December 2014
Banneker High School  May 2014 - June 2014
The Launch Station   May 2012 - January 2014
AbilityFirst   January 2012 - May 2012
Reed Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory   January 2010 - May 2012
AbilityFirst   January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, SPSS, Functional use of..., Photoshop, Photography, Multimedia Art

Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills   2014 — 2016
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy

Pitzer College   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Neuroscience

Peter Yoou Peter Yoou Pasadena, California Details
Peter Yoou's AbilityFirst Experience July 2008 - Present
Job Center Director at AbilityFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   July 2008 - Present

Skills
Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Social Media, Program Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Program Development

Education
Fuller Theological Seminary   1999 — 2002
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

University of Washington   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Kendra Sanchez Kendra Sanchez United States Details
Kendra Sanchez's AbilityFirst Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Marketing Coordinator at AbilityFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   April 2013 - Present
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank  September 2011 - March 2013
Yellow Jacket, Inc.   April 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Market Analysis, Advertising, Public Relations, Real Estate, Online Marketing, Facebook, Location Intelligence, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Inside Sales..., Graphic Design, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Accounts Payable, Brand Development, Brand Awareness

Education
American InterContinental University   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General

Pasadena City College   1996 — 1999
Associate's degree, Photography

Vikki Showe-Gaither Vikki Showe-Gaither Pasadena, California Details
Vikki Showe-Gaither's AbilityFirst Experience November 2011 - December 2014
Job Former Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Executive Women's International, Los Angeles Chapter   January 2014 - January 2015
AbilityFirst   November 2011 - December 2014
EWI  2014 - 2014
The Guidance Center  September 2001 - June 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Access, Non-profits, Event Management, Nonprofits, Administrative..., Fundraising, Management, Event Planning, Time Management, Editing, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Public Relations, Customer Service, Leadership, Administrative..., Marketing

Education
New Horizons Computer Learning Center-Culver City, CA+   2006 — 2006
MSS/CNA Certificates of Completion, Microsoft Applications Specialist/Novell Network Administration, A

Los Angeles Southwest College
Certificate of Completion, Accelerated Secretarial Program, A

Manual Arts HighSchool

Rebecca Goldman Rebecca Goldman Knoxville, Tennessee Details
Rebecca Goldman's AbilityFirst Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
University of Tennessee Medical Center  January 2015 - March 2015
East Tennessee Children's Hospital  September 2014 - December 2014
Greenhouse Ministries  June 2014 - September 2014
AbilityFirst   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Program Development, Occupational Therapy, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research

Education
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center   2013 — 2015

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Education, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Corey DeMarco Corey DeMarco Long Beach, California Details
Corey DeMarco's AbilityFirst Experience April 2014 - October 2014
Job Server California Pizza Kitchen
Industry Restaurants
Experience
California Pizza Kitchen  December 2011 - Present
AbilityFirst   April 2014 - October 2014
Target  May 2011 - August 2011
Barkate Orthodontics   August 2009 - October 2010
Alcove Hair Salon   October 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Human Resources, Technical Support, Restaurants, Policy, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Time Management, Catering, Microsoft Word, Menu Development, PowerPoint, Phone Etiquette, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Food, Data Entry, Cashiering

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Child Development and Family Studies

California State University-Long Beach   2010 — 2014
Religious Studies

California State University-Long Beach   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Family Life Education

Dan Eckardt Dan Eckardt San Gabriel, California Details
Dan Eckardt's AbilityFirst Experience August 2011 - October 2011
Job Payroll Specialist at Lawry's Restaurant, Inc.
Industry Accounting
Experience
Lawry's Restaurant, Inc.   May 2013 - August 2015
Metrolink  November 2012 - December 2012
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles  February 2012 - July 2012
Kaiser Permanente  October 2011 - December 2011
AbilityFirst   August 2011 - October 2011
MedVantx  April 2011 - May 2011
GenMark Diagnostics  July 2009 - March 2011
Exchangemall.com   February 2006 - July 2009
KCBS/KCAL-TV, Los Angeles   October 2002 - September 2005

Skills
Accounts Payable, Payroll, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Customer Relations, Research, Outlook, Documentation, Problem Solving, Writing, Windows, Administration, Analysis, Social Media, English, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Software Documentation, Employee Benefits, Financial Analysis, Management, Account Reconciliation

Education
Palomar College   2010 — 2011
Courses taken, Accounting and Finance, 3.5

Cal State Fullerton   2001 — 2003
Master's, Communications, 3.4

University of La Verne   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communications, 3.2

Victoria Enriquez Victoria Enriquez Los Angeles, California Details
Victoria Enriquez's AbilityFirst Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Development Administrative Assistant
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   March 2015 - Present
OneLegacy  November 2014 - March 2015
National Credit Union Administration  June 2014 - September 2014
Pinnacle College  September 2013 - June 2014
Kohl's Department Stores  August 2009 - June 2014
California State University, Los Angeles Housing Services   June 2010 - June 2013
Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, Outlook, Public Relations, Access, Public Speaking, Research, Office Administration, Project Planning, Accounting, QuickBooks, Spanish, Accounts Payable, Community Management, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Accounts Receivable, Nonprofits, Social Media

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resources with a minor in Accounting

Crawford Senior High School   2004 — 2008

Nicole Kenyon Nicole Kenyon Upland, California Details
Nicole Kenyon's AbilityFirst Experience January 2011 - June 2012
Job Scheduling Assistant at Applied Behavior Consultants
Industry Photography
Experience
Nicole Rose Photography   Scheduling AssistantApplied Behavior ConsultantsJanuary 2014 - Present
Applied Behavior Consultants  July 2013 - January 2014
The MENTOR Network  July 2012 - August 2013
AbilityFirst   January 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Process Scheduler, Invoicing, Digital Photography, Photography, Therapists, Portrait Photography, Photoshop, Event Photography, Commercial Photography, Portraits, Lightroom, Wedding Photography, Image Editing

Education
Tri-Community Photography Program   2011 — 2013
Certificate, Photography

Citrus College   1999 — 2003
Child Development, A

Sheri Lunn Sheri Lunn Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Sheri Lunn's AbilityFirst Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations at AbilityFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   September 2015 - Present
March of Dimes  June 2011 - September 2015
Sheri Lunn & Associates   January 2007 - May 2011
AIDS/LifeCycle  January 2005 - August 2007
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force  October 2002 - January 2005
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center   1998 - 2002
Major Music Retailer   1990 - 1997

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Branding & Identity, Non-profits, Fundraising, Social Media, Radio, Editing, Writing, Interpreting, Bilingual Communications, American Sign Language, Nonprofits, Event Management, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Management, Newsletters, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Training, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Research, Budgets, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Publications, Program Management

Education
University of La Verne   2008 — 2010
MS, LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Los Angeles Pierce College   2006 — 2009
AA, American Sign Language Interpreting

Gallaudet University   2008 — 2008
American Sign Language

Pasadena City College   1986 — 1990
Radio/General Education

University of La Verne   1985 — 1990
BA, Broadcast Journalism

Britney Spell Britney Spell Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Britney Spell's AbilityFirst Experience September 2014 - Present
Job MFT Trainee and Special Education Aide
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Arcadia Unified School District  August 2015 - Present
AbilityFirst   September 2014 - Present

Skills
Psychology, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Teamwork, Social Media, Time Management, Statistics, SPSS, Critical Thinking, Community Outreach, Event Planning

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Claremont High   2007 — 2011

University of La Verne
Master of Science (M.S.), Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Daisy Weeks Daisy Weeks Nampa, Idaho Details
Daisy Weeks's AbilityFirst Experience August 2013 - March 2014
Job Activity Leader at AbilityFirst
Industry Executive Office
Experience
AbilityFirst   August 2013 - March 2014
Mimi's Cafe  November 2007 - August 2013
Office Team  January 2007 - August 2007

Skills
50 WPM typing speed, Flexible, Customer..., Multi-line phone..., Administrative support..., Accurate and detailed, Excellent communication..., Works well under..., Certified Medical..., Pleasant demeanor, 10 Key, Microsoft Office, Social Media

Education
Cypress College   2010 — 2014
Health Occupations

Los Alamitos High School

Pauline Avendaño Pauline Avendaño Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Pauline Avendaño's AbilityFirst Experience August 2011 - September 2012
Job Global Marketing and Communications Director
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Herbalife International  September 2013 - Present
ViSalus Sciences  September 2012 - 2013
AbilityFirst   August 2011 - September 2012
Herbalife International  June 2010 - August 2011
Ethos Consulting, LLC   January 2008 - June 2010
Amadeus  2000 - 2005
Cisneros Group of Companies  1997 - 1999
Fox Networks Group  1995 - 1997

Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Management, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, B2B, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Market Planning, Management, Online Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Program Management, Leadership, Brand Awareness, Budgets, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Global Marketing, Customer Insight, Social Media, Social Networking, SEO, Lead Generation, SEM, Trade Shows, Marketing Research, International Marketing, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Corporate Communications, Brand Architecture, Web Analytics

Education
Latina Global Executive Leadership Program   2015 — 2015
Sponsored by USC Marshall School of Business

Boston University
MS in Management, International Marketing Management

University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Stephanie Ivler Stephanie Ivler Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Stephanie Ivler's AbilityFirst Experience June 2000 - November 2004
Job Principal at Stephanie Ivler, International Business & Non Profit Management Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Stephanie Ivler, Independent Non Profit Management Consulting   October 2010 - Present
JFS Care   September 2011 - March 2012
KarmelSonix Ltd.   January 2011 - August 2011
Via Services, Inc   January 2007 - September 2009
Children's Circle   December 2005 - December 2006
Western Law Center for Disability Rights   January 2005 - August 2005
AbilityFirst   June 2000 - November 2004
MindBodySpirit   July 1997 - November 2004
Law Practice  January 1983 - January 1997

Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Change Leadership, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Administration, Operations Management, Program Development, Program Design, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Staff Supervision, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Resource development, Grant Writing, Strategic Partnerships, Legislative Advocacy, Public Relations Skills, Issue Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy, English native language, Fluent Hebrew speaker, Conversant in Italian, Read, write French

Education
State Bar of California   1983 — 2012

Lishkat Orchei HaDin (State of Israel)

Southwestern School of Law   1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Southern California   1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, French & Italian languages

Aileen Obedoza Aileen Obedoza Long Beach, California Details
Aileen Obedoza's AbilityFirst Experience January 2008 - May 2013
Job After School Program Supervisor at AbilityFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   January 2008 - May 2013
AbilityFirst   April 2006 - January 2008
Camp Joan Mier   June 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Program Implementation, Non-profits, Volunteering, Developmental..., Coordinating Activities, Personal Care, Individual Development, Nonprofits, Recruiting

Education
Orange Coast College   2014 — 2016
Aviation Pilot Training

California State University-Long Beach   2005 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Human Development/Anthropology

Fullerton College   2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Giovanni Macchia Giovanni Macchia Orange County, California Area Details
Giovanni Macchia's AbilityFirst Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Research Associate at Lieberman Research Worldwide
Industry Market Research
Experience
Lieberman Research Worldwide  September 2014 - Present
Ace Parking - Westin Gaslamp Quarter & Hyatt Regency Newport Beach   June 2008 - September 2014
Southern California Edison (SCE)   June 2013 - December 2013
AbilityFirst   June 2013 - August 2013
California State University, Long Beach - MBA Association   August 2012 - August 2013
Achieve Internet  October 2011 - December 2011
World Trade Center San Diego  January 2011 - June 2011
HD Supply  June 2010 - December 2010
San Diego State Men's Club Soccer team   September 2007 - June 2008
Wheel Fun Rentals  June 2005 - September 2007

Skills
Social Media, Business Development, Online Marketing..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Market Research, Facebook, Email Marketing, Research, Spanish, Outlook, Negotiation, Analysis, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Advertising, Time Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Process Improvement, Strategic Communications, Operations Management, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Newsletters, E-commerce, Trade Shows, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Team Leadership, Salesforce.com, Marketing Research, Training, Online Advertising, Microsoft Office

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate

San Diego State University-California State University   2006 — 2011
BA, International Business, Economics (minor)

Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'   2009 — 2009
International Marketing and Management

Dave Genders Dave Genders Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Dave Genders's AbilityFirst Experience July 2004 - January 2006
Job Nonprofit Organization Management Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   July 2004 - January 2006
Pacific Lodge Boys' Home  September 1991 - February 2001
Family Rescue Center   1993 - 1997
St. Anne's Maternity Home   September 1988 - September 1991
Five Acres--The Boy's and Girl's Aid Society of Los Angeles   June 1975 - August 1988

Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Budgeting, Public Relations, Event Planning, Writing, Non-profits, Teaching, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Mentoring, Community Outreach, Administration, Learning Disabilities, Community Development, Grants, Leadership Development, Philanthropy, Nonprofits

Education
Brigham Young University   1974 — 1976
Ed.D. Administration and Ed. Psychology

Southern Connecticut State University   1968 — 1970
MS Sp. Ed., Learning Disabilities

Butler University   1961 — 1966
BS Ed, Education, Botany, Zoology

Carmel High School

Ritchie Geisel Ritchie Geisel Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ritchie Geisel's AbilityFirst Experience November 1998 - January 2004
Job Board Chair at Heaven on Earth Society for Animals
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Bienvenidos  April 2008 - Present
Heaven on Earth Society for Animals   February 2004 - Present
Peninsula SPCA  October 2007 - March 2008
College of William & Mary  October 2005 - October 2007
Foundation Fighting Blindness  January 2004 - April 2005
AbilityFirst   November 1998 - January 2004
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic  August 1989 - November 1998
Princeton Development Associates   1979 - 1990
Mt. Sinai Medical Center  August 1986 - August 1989
Princeton University  June 1981 - August 1986

Skills
Leadership, Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-profits, Fundraising, Board Development, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Grants, Public Speaking, Annual Giving, Community Development, Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Program Evaluation, Stewardship, Planned Giving, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Services, Policy Analysis, Non-profit Board..., Resource Development, Coalitions, Board Relations, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profit Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Fundraisers, Youth Development, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   1971 — 1973
MBA, General Management

Princeton University   1963 — 1967
BA, History, Graduated With Honors

Reuben Lam Reuben Lam Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Reuben Lam's AbilityFirst Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Special Events Assistant at AbilityFirst
Industry Music
Experience
AbilityFirst   August 2015 - Present
Chicago Music Library  December 2014 - May 2015
Villa Esperanza Services  July 2014 - September 2014
Villa Esperanza Services  January 2012 - June 2014
Prescriptive Music  June 2012 - September 2012
California Philharmonic  October 2010 - September 2011
American Idol Productions  April 2009 - June 2009
American Red Cross  August 2006 - August 2008
Noah's Bagels  March 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Music, Community Outreach, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Blogging, Microsoft Excel, Music Industry, Volunteer Management, Digital Media, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Accounting, Finance, QuickBooks, Facebook, Research, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Editing

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

ConCISE Center ConCISE Center Greater Los Angeles Area Details
ConCISE Center's AbilityFirst Experience October 2011 - March 2012
Job Consulting Group at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
McKenna Motors   September 2012 - Present
The Council for Watershed Health   April 2012 - Present
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology  March 2011 - Present
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology  2009 - 2015
Respite Works, Inc.   January 2012 - May 2012
AbilityFirst   October 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Performance Management, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Consumer Psychology, Leadership Development, Employee Selection, Talent Management, Psychometrics, Training and Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Job Analysis, Statistical Data..., SPSS, Survey Development, Training, Survey Design, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Leadership, Recruiting, Human Resources

Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
MA, PsyD, And PhD, Business and I/O Psychology

Bryan Myung Bryan Myung Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Bryan Myung's AbilityFirst Experience December 2014 - May 2015
Job Training Coordinator at OneOC
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
OneOC  May 2015 - Present
AbilityFirst   December 2014 - May 2015
Boys and Girls Club of Pomona Valley   September 2013 - July 2014
Orange Central Korean SDA   January 2010 - December 2012

Skills
Preaching, Youth Ministry, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Liturgy, Event Planning, Theology, Pastoral Care, Discipleship, Biblical Studies

Education
Pacific Union College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology

SGA

SGA

Lisa Ramos-Oakley Lisa Ramos-Oakley North Hollywood, California Details
Lisa Ramos-Oakley's AbilityFirst Experience September 2006 - April 2011
Job Human Resources Manager at ONE+K Studios
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
ONE+K  October 2013 - Present
Pomona College  August 2013 - September 2013
Self-employed  April 2011 - September 2013
Pomona College  August 2011 - February 2013
Curesearch-National Childhood Cancer Foundation  July 2012 - November 2012
AbilityFirst   September 2006 - April 2011
Career Strategies  March 2006 - September 2006
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County  1998 - 2004
Unilever United States  1995 - 1997
Absolutely Professional Staffing   March 1991 - 1995

Skills
Writer, Editing, Project Coordination, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Event Planning, Program Management, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Research, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Program Development, Grants, Nonprofits, Human Resources, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Management, Policy, Recruiting, Project Management, Organizational..., Interviews, Writing

Education
State University of New York College of Optometry   1989 — 1991
N/A, Optometry

Cornell University   1985 — 1988
B.S., Biological Sciences, Neurobiology and Behavior

Hershall Myatt-Chisum Hershall Myatt-Chisum Naples, Florida Area Details
Hershall Myatt-Chisum's AbilityFirst Experience 2003 - 2006
Job General Automotive Service Technician at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Industry Automotive
Experience
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  December 2012 - Present
AutoZone  August 2012 - December 2012
Alliance of Abilities   May 2006 - July 2012
Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star   2010 - 2010
AbilityFirst   2003 - 2006
Kaneohe Church   June 2005 - July 2005
Azusa Pacific University  June 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Organizational..., Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Engaging Speaker, IT Management, Building Maintenance, Training & Development, Decision Making, Human Relations, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Building, Business Development, Collaborative Problem..., Communication, Automotive Repair, Automotive Electrical..., ASE Certified, Small Engine Repair, Suspension, Brake, Heating, Air Conditioning, Maintenance & Repair

Education
Florida SouthWestern State College   2015 — 2020
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology   2014 — 2015
Certificate of Completion, Automotive Service Technology

Santa Ana College   2010 — 2011
Associate’s Degree

Glendora High School   2000 — 2002

Alta Loma High School   1999 — 2000

Danielle Peters, MSW, LSW Danielle Peters, MSW, LSW Greater Denver Area Details
Danielle Peters, MSW, LSW's AbilityFirst Experience September 2011 - September 2012
Job Bariatric Counselor
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Centura Health  April 2015 - Present
Freelance Marketing Professional  September 2011 - Present
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless  July 2014 - April 2015
Loma Linda University Medical Center  September 2013 - July 2014
Riverside County Office of Education  September 2012 - June 2013
AbilityFirst   September 2011 - September 2012
UEI College  May 2011 - October 2011
The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage  August 2010 - August 2011
5W Public Relations  September 2009 - February 2010
New Jersey Ironmen  December 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Behavioral Counseling, Social Services, Group Therapy, Case Managment, Academic Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, SPSS, Photoshop, InDesign, Program Coordination, Cision, MS Office Suite, Final Cut Pro, Garageband, iMovie, HRIS, HTML, Copywriting, SEO, Marketing Communications, Dreamweaver, Quickbooks, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Wordpress, Constant Contact, Event Planning, Editing, Public Relations, Journalism, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Nonprofits, Facebook, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Career Counseling, Marketing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Management, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Research, Fundraising, Leadership, Advertising

Education
University of Massachusetts Medical School   2014 — 2015
Certificate Program, Behavioral Health in Integrated Primary Care

Loma Linda University   2012 — 2014
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work, 3.98

Institute of Integrative Nutrition   2010 — 2011
Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Health, Wellness, Nutrition

Rider University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, Event Planning, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Management, 3.3

Nicole Weaver-Goller Nicole Weaver-Goller Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Nicole Weaver-Goller's AbilityFirst Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Senior Director of Development at AbilityFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   September 2014 - Present
The Silent Partner Group   February 2014 - Present
Orthopaedic Institute for Children (formerly Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital)   March 2010 - February 2014
American Red Cross  October 2008 - March 2010
Providence Saint Joseph Foundation   2007 - 2008
University of Southern California  2001 - 2007
Autry Museum of Western Heritage   1998 - 2001

Skills
Fundraising, Annual Giving, Healthcare, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Leadership, Project Management, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Editing, Board Development, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Grants, Stewardship, Planned Giving

Education
University of Southern California
MPA, Nonprofit Management

Whittier College
BS, English / History

Deni Slone Deni Slone Azusa, California Details
Deni Slone's AbilityFirst Experience 2001 - 2004
Job Administrative Assistant Risk Management at EZFLO International
Industry Supermarkets
Experience
EZ-FLO International  September 2015 - Present
The Vons Companies  January 2008 - March 2015
CLIFFORD ASSOCIATES   June 2004 - December 2007
AbilityFirst   2001 - 2004
AbilityFirst   2001 - 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Accounting, Customer Service, Budgets, Outlook, Travel Arrangements, Online Research, Newsletter Production, Team Building, Leadership, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Sales, Marketing, Newsletters, Administrative..., Analysis, Training

Education
Pasadena City College   2009 — 2012
Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) certification, 3.8

BRYAN O. PARKER BRYAN O. PARKER Greater Los Angeles Area Details
BRYAN O. PARKER's AbilityFirst Experience June 1997 - September 2005
Job Municipal Government Employee: Comm. Ctr. Director
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Candidate for Compton City Council 2015 (District 4)   2015 - April 2015
Department of Children and Family Services Bureau of Child Protection   February 2015 - 2015
City of Compton  July 2007 - October 2014
Adult Day Health Care of America, Inc.   April 2006 - June 2007
Adult Day Health Care of America   2006 - 2007
Compton Adult Day Health Care, Inc   January 2005 - October 2005
AbilityFirst   June 1997 - September 2005
Harry A. Mier Center of AbilityFirst   1997 - 2005
JCPenney  1995 - 1998

Skills
Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Budgeting, Government Liaison, American Politics, Government Law, Government, Non-profits, municipal government, Policy, Event Planning, Team Building, Coaching, Government Relations, Grant Writing, Community Development, Organizational..., Special Events, Grants, Volunteer Management, Recreation Planning, Child Development, Psychology, Youth Mentoring, Youth Empowerment, Youth Leadership, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Civil Service, Developmental..., Activism, Organizational..., Government Affairs, Sports, Peacekeeping, Negotiation Training, Conflict Resolution, Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Response, Mental Health Counseling, Social Services, Divorce Planning, Marriage, Public Policy Research, Recreation & Leisure..., Recreation..., Park & Recreation, Education, Human Behavior, Political Sociology

Education
National University via Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department STAR Training Center   2006 — 2011
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, Organizational Leadership

California State University-Dominguez Hills   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/Philosophy - Natural & Behavioral Sciences

California State University-Dominguez Hills   2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Recreation Administration - School of Education - Western Association of Schools and Colleges

El Camino College   2005 — 2010
Associate in Arts, Alma Mater, Degree Granted w/ Honors, General Studies

Compton College   2000 — 2006
Associate of Science, Graduated w/ High Honors, Recreation Leadership

Los Angeles Southwest College   1998 — 2000
Certificate of Completion, Teacher, Bi-Lingual/Cultural Education, Private License

Dominguez High School   1990 — 1994
HS Diploma

Carolyn Aguayo Carolyn Aguayo Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Carolyn Aguayo's AbilityFirst Experience October 2006 - September 2011
Job Communications Manager at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Chicago School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles   April 2013 - March 2015
H&R Block  October 2012 - April 2013
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital  November 2011 - September 2012
AbilityFirst   October 2006 - September 2011
KTLA-TV  June 1997 - May 2006
KCET-TV  October 1991 - August 1995

Skills
Editing, Partnerships, Public Relations, Media Relations, Newsletters, Press Releases, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Community Development, New Media, Event Management, Newspapers, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Video, Fundraising, Video Production, Television, Leadership

Education
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Valerie Lomeli Valerie Lomeli Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Valerie Lomeli's AbilityFirst Experience February 2012 - June 2012
Job Social Worker BSW
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Gateway to Success   August 2014 - June 2015
Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market  February 2011 - June 2014
Westminster Gardens   August 2012 - December 2012
AbilityFirst   February 2012 - June 2012
Laidlaw’s Harley Davidson  November 2009 - February 2011

Skills
Social Services, Mental Health, Interventions, Psychotherapy, Motivational..., Developmental..., Policy, Interviews, Autism Spectrum..., Fundraising

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Social Work

Pasadena City College   2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts, Health and Human Services

Sandra D Carter HTC Sandra D Carter HTC Long Beach, California Details
Sandra D Carter HTC's AbilityFirst Experience July 2012 - June 2014
Job Horticultural Therapist/Therapeutic Fiber Arts Facilitator/Artist in Residence/
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Alamitos Bay Yarn Company   June 2008 - Present
groOrganic Group of Companies   2005 - Present
Hestias Hands   January 1998 - Present
Hope Center for the Arts  October 1996 - Present
Long Beach, CA Department of Parks and Recreation   May 1994 - Present
VSA/Hope High School   January 2014 - June 2014
AbilityFirst   July 2012 - June 2014
Social Vocational Services, Inc.   September 2009 - September 2013
The Art of Knitting, tricoast   March 2011 - February 2012
Von's/Safeway Grocery Company   1991 - 1996

Skills
Horticultural Therapy, Autism Spectrum..., Developmental..., Teaching, Gardening, Organic Gardening, Crochet, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Social Services, Special Education, Public Speaking, Research, Training, Fiber Arts, Horticulture, Special Needs, Floral Design, Non-profits, Hand Knitting, Vegetable Gardening, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Job Coaching, Craft, Writing, Intellectual..., Reiki, Wellness, Knitting Therapist, knitting instructor, knitting designer, Vegetarian, Vegetables, Behavior Management, Health, Treatment, Working with adults..., Adaptive gardening, Horticultural Therapy..., Knitting, Integrated Pest..., Healing Gardens, Community Gardens, yarn bombing, Instruction, Crafts, Social Media, Art

Education
UCLA Extension   2015 — 2016
Social Emotional Arts Certificate, Social Emotional Arts

Samuel Merritt College   1998 — 2000
Horticultural Therapy, Special populations, adaptive garden design, integrated pest management, horticulture.

Florists Transworld Delivery Association (FTD)   1980 — 1983
Master Floral Designer, Floral Design

Woodrow Wilson H.S.   1973 — 1978
High School Diploma, music/dance

Kenneth Luna Kenneth Luna Los Angeles, California Details
Kenneth Luna's AbilityFirst Experience September 2013 - January 2015
Job Hawkes Transitional Residence USC MSW Intern at Good Shepherd Center
Industry Education Management
Experience
Good Shepherd Center For Homeless Women and Children   September 2014 - Present
AbilityFirst   September 2013 - January 2015
Eagle Rock Elementary   January 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Teaching, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Treatment, Volunteer Management, Social Services, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Mental Health, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Data Entry, Teamwork, Coaching, Time Management, Public Relations, Staff Development

Education
USC School of Social Work   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Social Work

University of Phoenix   2011 — 2014
Associate of Arts, Human Service and Management

University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Services, General

Michael Samson Michael Samson Davis, California Details
Michael Samson's AbilityFirst Experience January 2007 - January 2011
Job Managerial Economics Major
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Bellhops  January 2015 - Present
Theta Xi   August 2014 - Present
Los Angeles Orthapaedic Center   January 2010 - July 2014
AbilityFirst   January 2007 - January 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, English, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Time Management

Education
University of California, Davis   2013 — 2017

South Pasadena High School   2010 — 2013
High School

Heather York Heather York Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Heather York's AbilityFirst Experience May 2012 - July 2012
Job AwardWinning Copywriter, Storyteller, & Editor
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SweetRush Inc.  June 2015 - Present
Yesmail  2013 - Present
Freelance  1998 - Present
AbilityFirst   May 2012 - July 2012
Herbalife  April 2010 - April 2011
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online  April 2008 - July 2009
LEVEL, a Rosetta Company  2009 - 2009
Overland Agency  2005 - 2007
Via Training  2005 - 2006
Curiosity Group  May 2004 - October 2005

Skills
Copywriting, Content Strategy, Content Development, Facebook, Video, Creative Direction, Content Management, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, SEO copywriting, Copy Editing, User Experience, Advertising, Style Guides, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Web Development, SEO, Brand Development, Transmedia Storytelling, Transmedia, Slogans, Concept Development, Viral Marketing, Direct Marketing, B2B, Television, Scripting, Editorial, New Media, Editing, Campaign Strategy, Process Optimization, Twitter, Print, Customer Loyalty, B2C, Creative Briefs, Script Doctoring, Script Analysis, Entertainment Writing, E-Learning

Education
University of Southern California
M. A. (ABT), Professional Writing

University of California, Riverside
B.A., Creative Writing

Sonia Ramirez Sonia Ramirez Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Sonia Ramirez's AbilityFirst Experience April 2012 - February 2015
Job Marketing Manager at Yale Chase Equipment and Services
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Yale Chase Equipment and Services  March 2015 - Present
AbilityFirst   April 2012 - February 2015
Yellow Jacket Inc.   April 2010 - August 2011
Lee Kum Kee  February 2003 - March 2010
United Concordia  January 2000 - November 2002
Systech Solutions  1998 - 2000
WordMark Intl.   August 1996 - November 1998

Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Brand Management, Brand Development, Fundraising, Social Networking, Account Management, Nonprofits, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Editing, Google Analytics, Online Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, SEO, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Market Research

Education
San Jose State University   1994 — 1997
Advertising, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations

Kylee Drugan-Eppich Kylee Drugan-Eppich Greater Boston Area Details
Kylee Drugan-Eppich's AbilityFirst Experience June 2011 - August 2012
Job Level 2 Teacher at The New England Center for Children
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
The New England Center for Children  June 2014 - Present
Sunnyside Child Care Center in Northampton   September 2011 - May 2014
AHRC New York City  June 2013 - August 2013
AbilityFirst   June 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Experience Working with..., Working with and caring..., Feeding, Lifting and..., Personal Care, Implementing behavior...

Education
Western New England University   2014 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Behavior Analysis

Smith College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

University College London, U. of London   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences

Shannon Hasson Shannon Hasson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Shannon Hasson's AbilityFirst Experience November 2010 - January 2012
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Loyola Marymount University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
LASC American Language And Culture   July 2013 - June 2014
Footprints Recruiting Inc.  February 2012 - February 2013
The Aptus Group   March 2011 - November 2012
AbilityFirst   November 2010 - January 2012
DirectEd Solutions  February 2011 - November 2011
San Francisco State University  September 2005 - May 2010
Office of Assemblyman Tom Ammiano   September 2009 - December 2009
San Francisco Superior Court  February 2008 - May 2008
Citylife Downtown Summer Camp   June 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Spanish, Event Management, Courts, Training, Community Outreach, Teaching, Non-profits, Cpr Certified, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Intercultural...

Education
Loyola Marymount University   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services, A

San Francisco State University   2004 — 2010
B.A., Psychology, Spanish, Political Science

El Centro de las Lenguas   2008 — 2009
Spanish, Political Science

Universidad de Granada   2008 — 2009
Economic Geography

Robert Hsu Robert Hsu Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Robert Hsu's AbilityFirst Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Director of Finance at Universal Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios  November 2004 - Present
AbilityFirst   January 2013 - Present
Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches   October 2010 - December 2013
Toyota Motor Sales  May 2000 - November 2004
Congee Communications Corporation   2000 - 2001
Buena Vista Home Entertainment  1999 - 2000

Skills
Nonprofits, Marketing, Business Development, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Financial Reporting, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Managerial Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting

Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business   2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy

Arcadia High School   1994 — 1997

University of Pennsylvania   1993 — 1997
B.S., Finance

Monique Watts Monique Watts Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Monique Watts's AbilityFirst Experience May 2009 - Present
Job Center Director AbilityFirst Harry A. Mier Center
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
AbilityFirst   May 2009 - Present
The James Irvine Foundation  February 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Non-profits, Program Development, Grants, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Research, Workshop Facilitation, Capacity Building, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Event Management, Public Speaking, Community Development, Human Resources, Cultural Diversity, Community Relations, Employee Relations, Employment Management, Project Management

Education
Pepperdine University
Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Organizational Leadership

California State University-Dominguez Hills   1999 — 2004
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Government Relations

California State University Dominquez Hills   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Business Administration

LAAAWPPI - 2007

Angela Watkins, CSP Angela Watkins, CSP Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Angela Watkins, CSP's AbilityFirst Experience September 2001 - December 2003
Job Talent Acquisition at UTi Worldwide
Industry Human Resources
Experience
UTi Worldwide  January 2015 - Present
Advantage Sales & Marketing  June 2013 - December 2014
Wine Country Gift Baskets  May 2006 - June 2013
PRO Unlimited  May 2005 - May 2006
Remedy Intelligent Staffing  December 2003 - May 2005
AbilityFirst   September 2001 - December 2003

Skills
Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, HRIS, Training, Human Resources, Management, Temporary Placement, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Outlook, Sourcing, People Skills, Onboarding, Human Relations, Microsoft Office, MS Office Suite, QuarkXPress,, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Outlook, Human Capital Management, Technical Recruiting

Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

Harlan Thompson, CFA Harlan Thompson, CFA Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Harlan Thompson, CFA's AbilityFirst Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Corporate Advisory Board Member at USC Marshall School of Business
Industry Financial Services
Experience
AbilityFirst   June 2015 - Present
Holly Street Wealth   January 2015 - Present
USC Marshall School of Business  January 2013 - Present
Northern Trust  January 2011 - December 2014
Capital Group  2006 - 2011
US Trust  2003 - 2006
Provident Investment Counsel  1991 - 2003

Skills
Investments, Asset Allocation, Investment Management, Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Equities, Portfolio Management, Hedge Funds, Series 7, Asset Managment, Wealth Management, Investment Strategies, Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, Valuation, Private Equity, High Net Worth..., Fund Of Funds, Banking, Investment Advisory, Capital Markets, Equity Research, Series 63, Wealth Management..., Securities, ETFs, Bonds, Investment Banking, Trading, Financial Services, Derivatives, Private Banking

Education
University of Southern California   1982 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services

Oregon State University   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering

Jeff Culbertson Jeff Culbertson Pasadena, California Details
Jeff Culbertson's AbilityFirst Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Senior Director of Operations & Properties at AbilityFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   April 2015 - Present
Sport Chalet  January 2010 - April 2015
Sport Chalet  January 2009 - January 2010
Sport Chalet  January 2007 - January 2009
Wells Fargo  September 2006 - January 2007
Sport Chalet  November 2003 - January 2007

Skills
Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Retail, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Outlook, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Store Management, Management, Process Scheduler, Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Apparel

Education
The California State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Management and Marketing

Julia Walkup Julia Walkup Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Julia Walkup's AbilityFirst Experience March 2010 - Present
Job Director of Special Events at AbilityFirst
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
AbilityFirst   March 2010 - Present
Animal Advocates Alliance   2009 - 2012
California Institute of Technology  December 2007 - March 2010
Hillsides  October 2005 - December 2007
CLARE Foundation Inc.   March 2005 - October 2005
University of Southern California  2001 - 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Software, Kintera, Vocus, Meeting Maker, Fundraising, Non-profits, Editing, Fundraisers, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Time Management, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Non-profit Board..., Event Management, Program Development, Program Management, Philanthropy, Press Releases

Education
University of Southern California   2000 — 2005
B.A., Visual Anthropology

Chris Otero Chris Otero Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Chris Otero's AbilityFirst Experience July 2010 - Present
Job Manager of Partnership Development
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   July 2010 - Present
California In Home Support Services Consumer Alliance   2006 - Present
Personal Assistance Services Council of Los Angeles County   2005 - Present
Pasadena Mayor's Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities   1997 - Present

Skills
Non-profits, Grants, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Community Development, Board Development, Leadership, Social Services, Public Policy, Public Speaking

Education
San Diego State University-California State University

Jennifer Appleberry Jennifer Appleberry Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jennifer Appleberry's AbilityFirst Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Operations Manager and Professional Singer
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
AbilityFirst   January 2006 - Present
Moving Image Technologies   2005 - 2005
Rydt Entertainment   2004 - 2005
Upstaging   2003 - 2004
MTS  2000 - 2002
Gelula & Co., Inc   1998 - 2000

Education
University of Southern California   1989 — 1992
MA, Film

University of Michigan   1983 — 1986
BA, Film Studies

Mary Beth Perrine Mary Beth Perrine Los Angeles, California Details
Mary Beth Perrine's AbilityFirst Experience August 2003 - April 2010
Job Senior Director Community Relations at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital  March 2011 - Present
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)   June 2010 - March 2011
AbilityFirst   August 2003 - April 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs Long Beach   April 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Project Coordination, Major Events

Education
Southern Methodist University   1978 — 1980
BA, English/Spanish

California State University-Long Beach   1975 — 1977
AA, General Education

Chiungwen Ku Chiungwen Ku Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Chiungwen Ku's AbilityFirst Experience September 2009 - September 2012
Job Clinician at Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance   April 2015 - Present
Pacific Asian Counseling Services  October 2014 - January 2015
TriCity Mental Health Services  2013 - May 2014
Caregiver Resource Center, Orange County   September 2012 - May 2013
AbilityFirst   September 2009 - September 2012

Skills
Social Services, Case Management, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Motivational..., Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Family Therapy, Developmental..., Grant Writing

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2012 — 2014
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

University of California, Berkeley   2007 — 2008
B.A., Psychology

Jaime Engbrecht Jaime Engbrecht Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jaime Engbrecht's AbilityFirst Experience July 2005 - August 2006
Job
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
The California Endowment  March 2011 - October 2014
The California Endowment  March 2009 - February 2011
California Association of Nonprofits (Calnonprofits)   February 2007 - March 2009
Equality California  September 2006 - November 2006
AbilityFirst   July 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Project Management, Facilities Management, Contract Management, Urban Planning, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Property Management, Waste Management, Project Implementation, Microsoft Office, Research, Event Planning, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Tenant Relations

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   2011 — 2014
Master of Urban and Regional Planning, specialization: transportation planning

UCLA Extension   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Operating System Administration

California State University-Fullerton   2008 — 2009
Completed 15 units toward a Master's in Public Administration. Discontinued the program.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science in Communication, specialization: public relations; minor: sociology

Neomia Phillips Neomia Phillips Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Neomia Phillips's AbilityFirst Experience
Job Director of HOusing at AbilityFirst
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
AbilityFirst  

Skills
Grants, Community Outreach, Program Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Social Services, Case Management, Non-profit..., Board Development, Philanthropy, Community Organizing, Leadership, Event Planning

Education
University of New Orleans

Suley Rivera Suley Rivera Upland, California Details
Suley Rivera's AbilityFirst Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Student at University of California, Los Angeles
Industry
Experience
AbilityFirst   October 2008 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, PowerPoint, Management, Customer Service

Education
Western University of Health Sciences   2014 — 2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy

University of California, Los Angeles   2012 — 2012

Shanna Hart Shanna Hart Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Shanna Hart's AbilityFirst Experience September 2012 - August 2014
Job Program Supervisor at AbilityFirst
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
AbilityFirst   September 2012 - August 2014
Santa Clarita Histology   February 2012 - June 2012
Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka   October 2011 - December 2011
Plan UK  April 2011 - September 2011
International Forum for Rural Transport and Development   January 2011 - March 2011
J. Paul Getty Museum  March 2008 - August 2010
U.S. Fund for UNICEF   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Research, Microsoft Office, iWork, Customer Service, Editing, Teamwork, Writing, Youth Work, Children's Rights, Working With Children, Cultural Anthropology, Case Managment, Developmental..., Mental Health, Vocational..., Community Outreach, Event Management

Education
Goldsmiths College, U. of London   2010 — 2011
MA, Development and Rights

California State University-Northridge   2007 — 2009
BA, Anthropology

Sharon Collins ► Grant Writing Services Sharon Collins ► Grant Writing Services Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Sharon Collins ► Grant Writing Services's AbilityFirst Experience January 2002 - June 2003
Job KS Collins works oneonone with its clients to provide professional, timely, and costeffective grant campaigns.
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
KS Collins & Associates   January 2003 - Present
Glendale Community Foundation   January 2007 - January 2008
AbilityFirst   January 2002 - June 2003
Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation   June 1999 - January 2002
Pacific Vascular Research Foundation   January 1997 - January 2002
United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties  February 1993 - January 1997
City of Hope  February 1988 - February 1993
California Department of Social Services  April 1971 - May 1987
YWCA Greater Los Angeles  February 1977 - January 1978

Skills
Strategic Planning, Operational Planning, Campaign Development, Campaign Execution, Marketing, Public Relations, Project Management, Media Production, Budget Development, Research, Data Analysis, Fundraising, Grants, Community Outreach, Program Development, Management, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Budgets, Strategy, Government

Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills   1981 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Designation in Personnel Management