Resume

EDUCATION

M.P.A. Public Administration (December 2017) – California State University, Long Beach, CA

B.S. Journalism (May 2013) – San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

EXPERIENCE 

County Contracting Policy Analyst, County of Santa Clara; San Jose, CA — June 2023 to Present

  • Member of the Office of Countywide Contracting Management (OCCM), supporting enterprise procurement governance, compliance, and risk oversight.
  • Strengthen departmental and Countywide internal controls by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk, including comprehensive review and analysis of contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and County policies.
  • Serve as lead project manager for the County’s Due Diligence and Vendor Compliance initiative, overseeing staff training, developing compliance resources, and educating stakeholders to ensure vendor adherence to federal, state, and local regulations; coordinate with the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to monitor vendors with outstanding wage judgments.
  • Lead cross-functional analysis evaluating the feasibility and strategic impact of Countywide purchasing standards, including assessment of department-specific pilot programs.
  • Manage the Procurement Department’s audit response process, preparing semi-annual report-backs to the Finance and Government Operations Committee.
  • Conduct quarterly spot audits of Board of Supervisors–approved contracts to verify data accuracy, assess compliance, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
  • Oversee Countywide compliance for corporate sponsorship, marketing, and advertising programs in accordance with state law and County ordinance.
  • Support countywide Ariba ERP implementation by consolidating fragmented technology review forms into one standardized eForm, streamlining cross-departmental approvals, and improving procurement compliance.
  • Prepare and analyze legislative materials, including Board legislative files, off-agenda memoranda, and contracting policy guidance for the County Executive’s Office and Procurement Department.
  • Review Countywide legislative files and Procurement Department contracts for completeness, accuracy, and readiness for Board of Supervisors consideration.

Management Analyst, County of Santa Clara; San Jose, CA — November 2021 to June 2023

  • Served as legislative file agenda coordinator for the Procurement Department, collaborating with division staff, legislative file preparers, managers, and executive leadership to review submissions, assess stakeholder needs, and ensure timely, accurate agenda placement for Board consideration.
  • Monitored wage theft violations for vendors working with the Minor Public Works program, supporting compliance oversight and risk mitigation.
  • Managed development of audit response report-backs for presentation to the Finance and Government Operations Committee, coordinating cross-departmental input and ensuring timely submission.
  • Selected participant in the County’s inaugural Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL) Cohort, engaging in leadership development focused on equity-centered public service practices.
  • Led compilation and preparation of the Procurement Department’s submission for the annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
  • Supported the Chief Procurement Officer by reviewing and analyzing state legislative activity relevant to procurement operations.
  • Drafted, edited, and provided policy and operational analysis for the Procurement Department legislative files.

Deputy City Clerk, City of Half Moon Bay; Half Moon Bay, CA — March 2018 to October 2021

  • Promoted from Administrative Assistant to Deputy City Clerk (February 2019) in recognition of expanded responsibilities supporting municipal governance and legislative administration.
  • Managed and implemented civic engagement initiatives, including designing and launching the City’s first Future Leaders Civics Academy, a three-week educational program for local high school students, and co-managing the City’s inaugural Elections Night Out events to promote voter registration and participation.
  • Supported municipal legislative and policy development by conducting research and presenting background analysis to City Council, including work related to the City’s 2020 minimum wage ordinance and other policy matters.
  • Served as recording secretary for the Parks and Recreation Commission and select City Council meetings, ensuring accurate public records and compliance with municipal meeting requirements.
  • Developed and authored citywide administrative policies and operational guidance for staff, including a comprehensive employee travel policy.
  • Prepared official legislative materials for City Council meetings, including staff reports, resolutions, proclamations, and commendations on a range of governance and policy topics, including district elections and immigration-related matters.
  • Contributed to organizational improvement initiatives as a founding member of the Employee Engagement Committee and the Overlapping Processes Committee, supporting internal process evaluation and workforce engagement strategies.
  • Supported administration of the November 2018 and November 2020 municipal elections by processing candidate filings, coordinating voter outreach activities, and assisting the public through informational meetings and election-related inquiries.

Management Aide, County of Santa Clara; San Jose, CA — July 2017 to March 2018

  • Co-managed the comprehensive redesign of the department’s annual report, the largest external publication, improving accessibility and presentation for a countywide audience of approximately 1.8 million residents.
  • Supported departmental internal controls as a member of the administrative unit by conducting required audits of purchase orders and high- and low-value assets totaling more than $1 million during the 2017–2018 fiscal year.
  • Administered department-wide financial and procurement operations for a staff of 285, including processing travel authorizations, managing supply purchasing, depositing funds, and reconciling invoices using SAP and Ariba systems.
  • Led implementation of a new HelpDesk system to improve internal service delivery, including project management, process rollout, and training for administrative staff.
  • Designed and implemented a tracking database for more than $1.2 million in warranties, software licenses, and maintenance agreements across three fiscal years, strengthening asset oversight and contract management.

City Council Intern, City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica, CA — March 2017 to July 2017 and June 2016 to August 2016

  • Reviewed and analyzed proposed legislation from the state government and its possible impact on the city and other stakeholders
  • Tracked and organized council meeting agenda items, including discretionary spending funds
  • Filed and processed travel reimbursement and expense reports for the mayor and city councilmembers
  • Wrote proclamations, commendations, and letters signed by the mayor and city councilmembers
  • Assisted in catering pre-city council meeting dinners for 30-50 people twice a month
  • Contributed to the city’s bi-monthly newsletter and helped research and write pieces for the city’s GoSaMo campaign for the office of the city manager’s communications division

Content Writer, NextAdvisor; Burlingame, CA — June 2014 to May 2015

  • Wrote product reviews, news blogs and stories related to consumer finance
  • Researched various online consumer and personal finance products
  • Gave interviews to radio stations and podcasts to discuss personal finance topics including credit cards and credit scores

Calendar Editor, j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California; San Francisco, CA — May 2013 to June 2014

  • Wrote, edited and managed the weekly calendar and events section of the newspaper
  • Wrote news and features stories, including cover stories
  • Researched stories from the newspaper’s past issues, and helped organize the story and photo archive

Editorial Intern, KQED Public Radio; San Francisco, CA — January to March 2013

  • Wrote news copy for radio broadcasts and recorded/edited interviews
  • Interviewed public officials about current issues for news broadcasts

Online Editor/Staff Writer, The Spartan Daily; San Jose, CA — August 2012 to May 2013

  • Wrote full-length news stories, features, and opinion pieces for San Jose State University’s daily newspaper
  • Managed the newspaper’s website using WordPress

Editorial Intern, j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California; San Francisco, CA — June to August 2011 and June to August 2012

  • Wrote full-length news stories and features, including a full-length cover story
  • Provided research and fact checked for features, news stories, and entertainment pieces

Editorial Intern, Diablo Custom Publishing; Walnut Creek, CA — June to August 2011

  • Wrote and covered games for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s official magazines
  • Provided research and fact checked for sports features

Editorial Intern, Diablo Magazine; Walnut Creek, CA — January to June 2011

  • Wrote for the entertainment, food and news sections of the magazine’s website
  • Researched and fact checked features, news stories, and sports pieces that appeared in the magazine and online
  • Helped facilitate the magazine’s social media presence through Facebook and Twitter

Editorial Intern, 7×7 Magazine; San Francisco, CA — January to June 2011

  • Wrote for the entertainment and news sections of the magazine
  • Fact checked, researched and copyedited stories that appeared in the magazine and online

Editor in Chief/Opinions Editor, The Inquirer; Pleasant Hill, CA — January to December 2010

  • Facilitated a staff of writers, photographers and editors in publishing a bi-weekly newspaper for Diablo Valley College
  • Managed the opinions department of the newspaper and wrote numerous news and features stories
  • AWARDS
    • JACC, Third Place – 2010 Nor Cal On-the-Spot Award for a News Story
    • JACC, Honorable Mention – 2011 JACC State Convention Award for Column Writing
    • JACC, General Excellence – 2011 JACC State Convention Award for General Excellence, DVC Inquirer
    • Member of the Society of Professional Journalists