PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multi-disciplinary professional with 20+ years of experience spanning construction trades, film and animation production operations, nonprofit leadership, arts programming, and community-based environmental initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-sector collaborations, secure grant funding, coordinate complex operations, and support community-centered programs focused on education equity, climate resilience, arts access, and infrastructure improvement. Combines hands-on technical construction experience with strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills across corporate, public-sector, and nonprofit environments.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction & Skilled Trades

• Electrical systems (110V, Romex/BX wiring, GFCI, 3-way/4-way switches, conduit bending)

• Plumbing fixture installation & repair

• Rough carpentry, framing, drywall, cabinetry & finish work

• Roofing, painting, plastering & solar installation

• Blueprint & mechanical drawing interpretation

• OSHA-conscious jobsite safety practices

• Professional-grade hand & power tools

Program Leadership & Operations

• Grant writing & funding acquisition

• Community organizing & civic engagement

• Public speaking & stakeholder presentations

• Cross-functional project coordination

• Program development & implementation

• Volunteer recruitment & team leadership

• Reporting systems & operational tracking

Technical & Creative Tools

• Google Workspace & calendaring systems

• Microsoft Office Suite

• FileMaker Pro

• Linux scripting (basic)

• Web documentation & dashboard development

• Multimedia production & motion graphics

• Production scheduling & digital operations

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Center for Employment Training (CET) — Shop Assistant

San Diego, CA | 2025–2026

• Maintained organized inventory of tools, equipment, and construction materials in a safe, OSHA-conscious environment

• Assisted instructors and trainees with electrical, carpentry, and general construction techniques

• Supported shop operations, project builds, and material preparation

• Coordinated supply management and maintained stock availability for training projects

Los Malandros Customz — Shop Assistant

San Diego, CA | 2025–2026

• Supported fabrication workflows, custom paint preparation, and material handling

• Assisted with setup, cleanup, and organization for lowrider and custom art projects

• Contributed to production support for commissioned custom artwork and restoration projects

 

Carson STEAM Community School Parent Organization — President / Vice President

San Diego, CA | 2023–Present

Additional Leadership Roles

• Board Member, School Governance Team (SGT) | 2022–2024

• Vice Chair, Executive District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education | 2023–2024

• Board Member, School-Site Council (SSC) | 2022–2024

• Led grant writing, stakeholder coordination, and program development efforts supporting community school initiatives

• Co-authored successful “Community Schools Grant” and “Pipeline School Designation” applications supporting multi-year funding initiatives

• Helped secure funding supporting afterschool tutoring, environmental stewardship, outdoor learning spaces, and family engagement programs

• Developed public-facing dashboards and information hubs tracking grant opportunities and community initiatives

• Coordinated partnerships with San Diego Unified School District, County of San Diego agencies, and local nonprofits

• Organized community engagement events focused on climate resilience, arts access, literacy, and environmental justice

• Helped secure:

  • $5,000 Equitable Community Grant

  • 10 Little Libraries for literacy access initiatives

  • Donated art materials and non-toxic paint for community projects

• Led composting and landfill diversion initiatives supporting school garden sustainability and environmental education

• Presented climate action and eco-restoration initiatives before community councils and public stakeholders

 

Live Well San Diego & Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP)

Resident Leadership Academy (RLA) Certified Trainer & Volunteer Grant Writer
San Diego, CA | 2024–Present

• Certified County of San Diego Resident Leadership Academy Trainer

• Facilitated community leadership development focused on public safety, food access, wellness, and climate resilience

• Authored successful grant-funded project “Celebrate Beautification: ¡Arte Sana! Art Heals!” supporting native plantings and community engagement initiatives

• Built partnerships with county agencies, nonprofits, and community stakeholders

• Developed reporting systems and project tracking tools using Google Workspace and web-based documentation systems

 

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) — Care Provider

San Diego County, CA | 2023–Present

• Provide in-home care and daily living assistance for individuals with diverse physical and cognitive needs

• Support health, safety, meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal care services

• Maintain compassionate, patient-centered support practices within interdisciplinary care environments

 

Mundo Gardens — Artist & Culture Coordinator

San Diego County, CA | 2022–2023

• Supported arts, culture, and environmental restoration initiatives in collaboration with community organizations and public agencies

• Coordinated outreach, event planning, mural preparation, and volunteer engagement activities

• Contributed to land restoration and climate equity initiatives involving CalTrans, SANDAG, and local municipalities

• Assisted with multimedia storytelling, motion graphics, social media outreach, and program documentation

• Participated in presentations advocating for climate justice, watershed restoration, and disaster preparedness initiatives

 

Freelance Artist — Bambino Arts

California | 2021–Present

• Produced murals, mixed-media works, fundraising artwork, and community beautification projects

• Collaborated on public art installations and cultural exhibitions throughout San Diego and Tijuana

• Assisted mural production, installation, visual development, and community arts programming

• Supported fundraising, outreach, and social engagement campaigns through visual arts and promotional media

Selected Projects & Exhibitions:

• World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024

• Chicana Art Exhibitions (2022, 2024)

• Chicano Park mural collaborations

• Vision Culture Foundation Green Corridor beautification project

 

SoftLayer, an IBM Company — Project Manager / Project Coordinator

Dallas, TX | 2014–2016

• Coordinated cross-functional projects involving sales, support, architecture, development, and product teams

• Supported Agile workflows, documentation systems, roadmap planning, and technical collaboration initiatives

• Facilitated forums, demos, hack nights, and stakeholder meetings supporting organizational innovation efforts

• Built internal communication systems and curated technical knowledge-base documentation

• Assisted strategic planning supporting cloud technology initiatives and operational scalability

 

DreamWorks Animation — Technology Concierge / Coordinator

Glendale & Redwood City, CA | 2007–2013

• Coordinated digital operations, scheduling systems, and cross-site production resources for feature animation projects

• Supported executive events, production scheduling, technical troubleshooting, and operations coordination

• Managed Google calendaring systems and production room scheduling priorities

• Monitored digital resource utilization and generated operational reporting across departments

• Supported major studio operational transitions including:

  • Redwood City technology room relocation project

  • Studio-wide migration from Outlook to Google calendaring

Selected Production Support Credits

• Mr. Peabody & Sherman

• Turbo

• The Croods

• Rise of the Guardians

• How to Train Your Dragon

• Kung Fu Panda franchise

• Shrek Forever After

• Megamind

• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

 

Walt Disney Feature Animation — Central Production Secretary / Lead Media Scheduler

Burbank, CA | 2003–2007

• Coordinated production scheduling, digital reviews, theater bookings, and technical support operations

• Managed calendars for engineering and media operations teams in fast-paced production environments

• Maintained confidential records and supported production leadership coordination

• Built and maintained equipment databases using FileMaker Pro

• Supported migration from legacy scheduling systems to Outlook calendaring infrastructure

Production Support Credits

• Meet the Robinsons

• Chicken Little

• Home on the Range

 

West San Gabriel Valley Boys & Girls Club — Creative Arts Director

Monterey Park, CA | 2002–2003

• Developed arts and technology programs serving underserved youth ages 8–18

• Introduced students to digital media, animation, stereography, and gallery curation

• Managed equipment inventory and recommended technology upgrades

• Secured sponsorship support for youth media programming initiatives

 

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Center for Employment Training (CET)

Certified Green Building Construction Program | 2025–2026

Training includes:

• Electrical systems & conduit bending

• Plumbing installation & repair

• Carpentry & framing

• Drywall, roofing & solar installation

• Blueprint interpretation & construction safety

 

UC Climate Action Corps

Climate Action Steward Certification | 2022

 

National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC)

Certification in Culture, Communication & Conflict | 2023

 

Animation & Fine Arts Training

The Animation Guild

• Gesture Drawing

• Storyboarding

• Figure Drawing & Painting

• Visual Structure

• Sculpture & Creature Design

Additional Education

• Humboldt State University — Biology (Biodiversity emphasis)

• San Diego Mesa College — Multimedia & Digital Media

• Glendale Community College — Maya Modeling & Animation

• Platt College of Design — Illustrator, HTML, Dreamweaver

• California State University San Marcos — Technology in Education

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PUBLIC SERVICE

• Climate justice & eco-restoration advocate

• Public speaker on environmental equity & community resilience

• Volunteer grant writer and civic engagement organizer

• Community muralist and arts educator

• School garden, literacy, and sustainability program advocate