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Operations and business development professional with experience across nonprofit development operations and early-stage startup environments. Currently supporting donor database management, reporting, reconciliation, and stewardship operations at one of the largest food banks in California, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across high-volume fundraising workflows. Previously worked in a pre-seed subsea robotics startup supporting business operations, fundraising, CRM implementation, international partnerships, and commercialization initiatives through the company’s $1.8M seed raise. Experience spans process development, cross-functional coordination, data and systems management, and external stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, startup, and mission-driven organizations. Known for being adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong ability to manage systems, improve workflows, and support teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.…Operations and business development professional with experience across nonprofit development operations and early-stage startup environments. Currently supporting donor database management, reporting, reconciliation, and stewardship operations at one of the largest food banks in California, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across high-volume fundraising workflows. Previously worked in a pre-seed subsea robotics startup supporting business operations, fundraising, CRM implementation, international partnerships, and commercialization initiatives through the company’s $1.8M seed raise. Experience spans process development, cross-functional coordination, data and systems management, and external stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, startup, and mission-driven organizations. Known for being adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong ability to manage systems, improve workflows, and support teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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Operations and business development professional with experience across nonprofit development operations and early-stage startup environments. Currently supporting donor database management, reporting, reconciliation, and stewardship operations at one of the largest food banks in California, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across high-volume fundraising workflows. Previously worked in a pre-seed subsea robotics startup supporting business operations, fundraising, CRM implementation, international partnerships, and commercialization initiatives through the company’s $1.8M seed raise. Experience spans process development, cross-functional coordination, data and systems management, and external stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, startup, and mission-driven organizations. Known for being adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong ability to manage systems, improve workflows, and support teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.…Operations and business development professional with experience across nonprofit development operations and early-stage startup environments. Currently supporting donor database management, reporting, reconciliation, and stewardship operations at one of the largest food banks in California, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across high-volume fundraising workflows. Previously worked in a pre-seed subsea robotics startup supporting business operations, fundraising, CRM implementation, international partnerships, and commercialization initiatives through the company’s $1.8M seed raise. Experience spans process development, cross-functional coordination, data and systems management, and external stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, startup, and mission-driven organizations. Known for being adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong ability to manage systems, improve workflows, and support teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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Operations and business development professional with experience across nonprofit development operations and early-stage startup environments. Currently supporting donor database management, reporting, reconciliation, and stewardship operations at one of the largest food banks in California, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across high-volume fundraising workflows.

Previously worked in a pre-seed subsea robotics startup supporting business operations, fundraising, CRM implementation, international partnerships, and commercialization initiatives through the company’s $1.8M seed raise. Experience spans process development, cross-functional coordination, data and systems management, and external stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, startup, and mission-driven organizations.

Known for being adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong ability to manage systems, improve workflows, and support teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Development Services Associate at Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

October 1, 2025 - Present

Generated reports, data exports, and database audits for finance and fundraising teams to support campaign tracking and financial reconciliation, contributing to a team reconciliation discrepancy rate below 0.4%. Managed and audited donor CRM records in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT to maintain accurate gift processing, financial reporting, and fundraising operations. Processed and reconciled donations across online, direct mail, and corporate giving channels while resolving donor account inquiries and requests. Investigated and resolved data discrepancies to maintain accurate financial and donor reporting.

Business Development Associate at Deep Water Exploration Inc.

June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Supported business operations, commercialization, and new product launch initiatives from pre-seed development through the company’s $1.8M seed raise. Managed accelerator and federal grant application processes, securing $30K+ in commercial and industry trade show funding. Supported investor outreach and fundraising efforts through market research, pitch deck development, and management of NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal from draft to submission. Implemented an inventory management system and assembly documentation to improve component tracking, support procurement planning, and streamline engineering workflows. Grew LinkedIn audience from ~350 to 1,300+ followers and established collaborations with research institutions and industry organizations, including Scripts Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium. Managed international distributor and customer relationships while coordinating technical sales meetings and product demos to support expansion efforts in Japan.

Lavin Entrepreneurship Program Director at San Diego State University Research Foundation

April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Recruited 50+ founders & executives within 3 months to mentor students; vetted, onboarded, and facilitated matching for 40+ mentors and 40+ students. Organized mid-to-large-scale projects, including the California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (CEEC), attracting 100+ educators and researchers. Managed marketing campaigns reaching 30,000+ people; built and sustained community partnerships between SDSU and the San Diego Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO); led coordination of EO’s Annual Young Female Founders Summit, overseeing $6,000+ in funds and event execution.