
Owner at All Politics Communication Coaching
Madrid Area, Spain

Owner at All Politics Communication Coaching
Madrid Area, Spain
Non-profit and political organizer with over ten years of experience in building, organizing and motivating networks of activists. A professional and volunteer fundraiser for causes including the Democratic Party, American Heart Association and Arthritis Foundation. Expertise in using online technology and networking tools to enhance grassroots organizations. Strong networking skills and the ability to connect people with similar interests and goals. Dynamic and bi-lingual public speaker and press spokesperson. Effective trainer and coach using participatory teaching methods.
fund-raising, volunteer organization, board management, language training, communication coaching, public speaking coaching, government relations, e-activism
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Political Organization industry)
May 2004 — Present (5 years 7 months)
Represent the U.S. Democratic Party in Spain. Organize political and fundraising events and register US citizens to vote. Recruit, organize and motivate a national board of directors and chapter chairs. Outreach to US citizens in Spain through community organizations, university study abroad programs, online marketing and media--membership has grown from 150 in May of 2004 to 2300 in May of 2008 and from 2 to 4 chapters. Represent the party on Spanish TV, radio and print media. Develop and maintain relationships on behalf of Democrats Abroad Spain with the US Embassy, US government officials, campaign and political consultants, the Spanish government and to Democrats Abroad International.
-Weekly appearance on TV Intereconomia’s Maximo Interes. Collaborate with presenters decide which issues to be discussed. Debate Republicans Abroad Spain Chair and give commentary and analysis of the 2008 U.S. Election.
(Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
September 2002 — Present (7 years 3 months)
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
February 2001 — April 2002 (1 year 3 months)
Launched donquijote.org's affiliate marketing program, negotiating strategic partnerships with web sites utilizing content co-branding, banner ads and links. Coordinated staff in Salamanca, Peru, UK and the Netherlands. Translated between Spanish-speaking and English speaking technical staff.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 1999 — September 2000 (11 months)
Conducted marketing projects for Spanish companies including:
-don Quijote: Promote in-country Spanish language courses in the US market.
-World Campus: launched a company that provided services and activities to foreign students studying in Salamanca, Spain.
-Practicum Europa: Conducted various online marketing research projects and collaborated with World Campus.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 1996 — June 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Managed the boards of directors and the activities of three AHA Divisions, serving a population of 500,000. Recruited, developed and motivated volunteer boards of directors. Responsible for meeting all fund raising goals—raised a total of $187,000 in fiscal year 1996-97 which represented 27% growth. Executed fund raising special events including Heart Walks and Black-tie Galas. Represented the AHA as a speaker to schools, businesses, healthcare facilities and community organizations. Supervised administrative staff.
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
1994 — 1998 (4 years )
Advised collegiate members on all aspects of fraternity policy and procedures. Recruited and maintained and alumnae advisory board.
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 1994 — August 1997 (3 years 1 month)
Served in various capacities for this 5-day summer camp for 13-16 year old teenagers with rheumatic diseases such as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. Campers were not only culturally and socio-economically diverse, but also represented a wide range of disabilities and associated self-image issues.
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 1994 — September 1996 (2 years 9 months)
Worked on all aspects of fund development including special events, corporate sponsorship, direct mail, grant-writing and cause-related marketing. Provided event and corporate relations support to seven branch offices throughout Southern California. Served as a speaker for the Arthritis Foundation Speaker’s Bureau. Supervised administrative staff.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 1991 — November 1992 (1 year 4 months)
Provided account services for a wide range of agency accounts involving trade and consumer advertising, direct mail, public relations, and special events. Coordinated new business proposals and presentations.
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
August 1989 — June 1991 (1 year 11 months)
Managed the daily operations of 6 account executives, directed weekly sales meetings, and hired and trained new account executives. Responsible for selling and managing accounts totaling over $100,000 for the 1990-1991 school year. Served as a liaison to the Westwood Village Merchant’s Association in the interest of building a stronger relationship between the Daily Bruin and the Westwood business community.
Student Account Executive of the Year finalist in the 1991 College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers (CNBAM) National Convention.
Best Advertising Campaign award at the 1990 CNBAM National Convention for a campaign developed for the Op Westwood store using UCLA students as models.
BA , Political Science , 1988 — 1991
Travel, cooking, reading, yoga, swimming
Town Hall Los Angeles
National Society of Fund Raising Executives, Democrats Abroad Spain, American Club of Madrid, Democrats Abroad