11/24/09 - Philly Dawg - Crusading for puppies and pigeons 11/21/09 - The Philadelphia Inquirer - Flight to Ohio rescues «puppy mill» dogs 11/02/09 - Pet News and Views - Ohio Dog Auctions Affects All of Us 11/01/09 - Thoughts Fur Paws - Ohio Dog Auction Ban Needs Signatures 10/30/09 -
Best Friends Animal Society (Puppies Aren't Products)- Ohio Petition to Ban Dog Auctions 10/30/09 - Ohio.com (Akron Beacon Journal)- Puppy mills muddy Issue 2 debate 10/26/09 - Animal Law Coalition - Ballot Initiative to Stop OH Dog Auctions 10/21/09 - Philly Dawg, Wednesday Wag Oct. 21 -
Under the Capitol dome 10/16/09 - Pet News and Views - Dog Auctions and Puppy Mills 10/14/09 - Cleveland Plain Dealer - Group gets OK to pursue dog law 10/14/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Group gets OK to pursue dog law 10/14/09 - 89.7 WKSU - Effort to ban dog auctions gets approval to gather signatures 10/13/09 - Cincinnati.com - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - Dayton Daily News - Signature gathering OK'd for dog aucion measure 10/13/09 - Fox 59 Indianapolis - Ohio panel clears way for supporters to gather signatures to ban dog auctions 10/13/09 - Mansfield News Journal - Signature gathering OK'd to pursue dog law 10/13/09 - Springfield News Sun - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - Toledo on the Move - Possible state ban on dog auctions 10/13/09 - Vindy.com Newswatch - Signature gathering approved for dog - auction measure 10/13/09 - WKYC.com - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - WLIO.com - Signatures for ban on dog auctions OK'd 10/13/09 - Gongwer Ohio Report - BALLOT BOARD MOVES DOG AUCTION ACT FORWARD 10/13/10 - Statehouse News Bureau - Animal - rights advocates get their proposal banning dog auctions closer to the ballot 10/13/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Ohio Ballot Board Approves Dog Auctions Act as One Subject Issue: Petitioner Group May Begin to Circulate 10/05/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Certification / Initiative Petition
proposing the «Ohio Dog Auctions Act» 10/02/09 - Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General - Statewide Ballot Issues Update 09/29/09 - Philly Dawg - «PA kennels shed breeding stock before new kennel law takes effect» 06/10/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Critics seek ban on dog auctions, see link to «puppy mills» 03/25/09 - The
Budget (Sugarcreek, Ohio)- Puppy mill protesters promote awareness in Holmes County 02/28/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Animal advocates may push for ban on dog auctions 03/07/08 - Newsday - Dog auctions a controversial topic
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual
budget,
proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process
under aggressive timeline and
budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to
better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as
well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including
budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as
well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation