FRUITIOUS PROJECTS | Fruitious Projects
Bringing special projects to fruition by remaining keenly focused on the big picture while juggling the minutiae.
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SELECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2019-Current – Ladybug Foundation

Executive Director

 

2016-2019 – Various Projects/Clients

TDH Foundation

Interim Executive Director for family foundation.

 

Wholesome Wave, Volunteers of America Los Angeles, GO Campaign

Graphic design and copywriting for internal communications, marketing materials, website and social media content creation, and fundraising campaigns.

 

Alive Enterprises/Shep Gordon, Sage Ojai, Bassist Darryl Jones, Green Goddess Gardens, Dr. Roya Yazdani, L.Ac., Psy. D., Alan M. Harris Esq. IP Attorney, Universal Wine Alliance, IMD Graphics, On & On

Project management, brand and product development, website development (WordPress), marketing and communications, creative direction and copywriting.

 

2007-2016 – Volunteers of America Los Angeles

  •  2013-2016 – Interim Executive Director, Girls Inc. LA Oversee 5-year Teen Pregnancy Prevention randomized controlled trial study for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Board development, fundraising/grant writing, program planning, staff training and management.
  • 2010-2016 – Program Innovations Manager Program strategies grant management.
  • 2010-2015 Director, YES Team Develop and oversee implementation of Upward Bound alumni, CyberTutoring and scholarship programs.
  • 2007-2016 – Creative Director Graphics and copywriting for fundraising and program materials, internal and external communications, site signage, web design.
  • 2007-2010 – Co-Director of Development Fundraising events and appeals, celebrity liaison, communications, volunteer coordination.

 

1997-2007 – Various Projects/Clients

Alive Enterprises, Alan M. Harris Esq. IP Attorney, Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Project management, marketing and communications, product development, event coordination, creative direction, graphic design and copywriting.

 

Davenport Roadhouse

PR strategy and implementation for renovation of historic inn. Community outreach, event coordination.

 

Taj Hotels

Program design and launch of ongoing culinary travel series including cooking classes, wine tastings, excursions, seminars, and gala dinners throughout India. Marketing, advertising and PR.  Chef contract negotiations and logistics.

 

Casa Barranca Wines

Sales and marketing strategy for wholesale, online, tasting room, wine club. Graphic design and copy for labels, marketing materials, and website design.

 

Chef Michel Nischan, Chef Mark Tarbell

Chef management, contract negotiations, marketing and communications, business development.

 

Chocolat Michel Cluizel, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Hana Flower Co, Primavera Gallery, Renée Loux, Greener Ethiopia, LOVE Daily, Hewlett Packard

Graphic design and copywriting, content creation.

 

U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson, California District 1

Community outreach, data management, fundraising, event coordination.

 

A La Carte Communications

Sponsor development and management, web design, cookbook design, event coordination for Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Lidia Bastianich television series.

 

Alive Spirits

Division launch. Project development and coordination for celebrity spirits brands, including business development, creative direction, marketing and communications. 

 

Alive Culinary Resources

Management for celebrity chefs special projects.

 

Cabo Wabo Tequila

Brand development, special events, packaging, marketing, distribution.

 

Chef Michael Chiarello/Tra Vigne

Marketing, PR, event coordination, new restaurant concept and product development, PBS series and cookbook development, negotiations.

 

1991-1997 – Alive Culinary Resources/Shep Gordon

Director Oversee all aspects of international celebrity chefs’ agency. Development and coordination of projects, events, merchandise lines.  PR and communications. Negotiate contracts for television series, books, public appearances, product lines.

 

1986-1991 – Sixth Planet Productions/Saturn Sound Studio/Stephen Bray

Production Coordinator Recording budgets, talent acquisition, union contracts.

Studio Manager Office management, studio bookings, HR. Construction coordination.