Experience

  • Director of Finance at 31 Bits

    Founded in 2008 by Kallie Dovel, Costa Mesa-based 31 Bits offers fashion and design to empower Ugandan women to rise above poverty.

    The name “31 Bits” comes from Proverbs 31 in the Bible where it describes a diligent woman caring for herself and her family. The “Bits” comes from what the jewelry beads are made out of – bits of recycled paper.

    And me? I help with the finance side of things.
    • Apr. 2012 - Present
    • Costa Mesa, CA
    • Website
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    Owner/ Creative Director at Red 5 Social

    We work to help small businesses have a voice on social media.

    Specifically we have the ability to simply coach individuals or companies, or if they want we can manage their social media campaigns and guide them through the constantly changing landscape of the social online world.

    • Nov. 2011 - Present
    • Santa Ana, CA
    • Website
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    Sr. Financial Analyst at University of California, Irvine

    Process financial data utilizing proprietary software for three financial databases, monitoring a budget of up to $3 billion

    Report financial information to other team members

    Communicate with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate payment of services

    Extrapolate special data reports for executive review
    • Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2012
    • Irvine, California
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    Computer Programmer Level II at University of California, Irvine

    Developed and updated a bilingual PHP website for literacy comprehension
    Streamlined pre-existing web pages to accelerate navigation
    [http://www.cfep.uci.edu/crlp/]
    Provided IT support to team members at the Center for Educational Partnership
    • Feb. 2006 - May. 2006
    • Irvine, California
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    Assistant Manager at Shaughnessy Consulting

    Managed the logistics of a boutique exotic car and automotive parts dealership in Southern California. Represented the firm during industry events and maintained strategic customer relationships.
    • 1999 - 2005
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    Marketing Intern at Jaguar Motor Co

    Conducted marketing research and analysis for the pre owned division. Developed strategic improvements for the award winning certified pre-owned devision of Jaguar Select Edition.

Education

  • MBA at University of California, Irvine -Paul Merage School of Bus

    • Sep. 2010 - Present
    • Irvine, CA

    Concentrating in Web Marketing, Branding, and Social Media.

    Fields:

    Marketing, Web Design and Interactive Media, Business Admin
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    Business Administration at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

    • 2001 - 2005
    • San Luis Obispo, CA

    A double concentration in Finance and Accounting, with a minor in Economics.