Martin Rawlings-Fein
San Francisco, CA
E-mail: Marty@ftmsf.org

PROFILE

  • Extensive experience working with diverse populations.
  • Intermediate experience in MS Word, Publisher, Excel, Power Point, Access, and FileMaker Pro.
  • Experience working with linear and non-linear editing suites.
  • Expertise and demonstrated skills working with a variety of HTML editors.
  • Strong command of AP and Chicago Manual of Style.

    EXPERIENCE

    2006 - 2007
    Access SF, San Francisco Community Television Corporation
    Creative Intern

  • Created public service announcements (PSAs) in both text-based and SCALA format for broadcast on the Community Bulletin Board.
  • Maintained submission and workflow calendar and organized PSAs by priority and difficulty level.
  • Assisted in live to tape staff productions such as Open Mic Night by crewing camera, character generation and switcher positions.

    2006 -Present
    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
    Program Assistant/Telemedicine Technician

  • Serve as a liaison between assigned MDs and office staff, California
  • Department of Corrections personnel, UCSF personnel and other parties.
  • Organize and label filing systems, periodically updating and changing both computer and print files with a strong focus on information from HIV Telemedicine Clinics.
  • Edit program copy from available resources in MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.
  • Coordinate a variety of health care meetings and clinics via video conferencing.
  • Subject Specialty Expert in Telemedicine software and hardware.
  • Train staff and faculty on the use of Telemedicine conference system.

    2004 -2007
    San Francisco Transgender, Empowerment, Advocacy and Mentorship(SF TEAM)
    Co-Chair

  • Chaired SF TEAM meetings and worked with the San Francisco LGBT Community Center in organizing quarterly events for the transgender communities.
  • Collaboratively organized the first and second Transgender Job Fair, the Compton's Cafeteria Riot Commemoration, the first Transgender Pride March and the first two Bi-Annual Transgender Pride Awards.
  • Proofread and edited all advertisements, marketing copy and press releases.
  • Assisted in the creation of the transgender economic empowerment collaborative project.

    2002-2006
    Female to Male International Inc. (FTMI)
    Volunteer Coordinator/Publications Director

  • Coordinated volunteers for office work and fundraising events.
  • Answered voicemail and email for the organization and maintained the FTMI website.
  • Edited the FTM Newsletter and other publications produced by FTMI.
  • Wrote articles, edited for grammar and content, designed advertisements and planned the layout for each quarterly newsletter issue.
  • Maintained membership, volunteer and donor databases through FileMaker Pro.
  • Proofread and edited all advertisements, marketing copy and press releases.
  • Assisted in the editing and distribution of Assessing the Needs of Female-to-Male Transgendered People of Color and their Partners.

    2001-2006
    University of California, Berkeley
    Document Delivery Manager

  • Responsible for quality control of all work produced in the unit.
  • Evaluated efficiency of procedures to ensure timely and accurate service. Trained, scheduled and supervised seven to ten part time employees.
  • Maintained InMagic database, logging records of all items charged to contract clientele.
  • Searched library catalogues and databases for the benefit of contract clientele.
  • Created new protocols for library card renewals that allowed for a speedier process for contract clientele.

    1999-2000
    Wolf Camera Inc.
    Sales Associate

  • Managed camera sales resulting in 2000-2001 Sales Associate of the year award.
  • Created merchandise display signage to attract sales.
  • Tracked bank deposits and audited daily income. Barnes and Noble Booksellers Inc. 1995-1999 Section Manager/Café Manager
  • Improved occupational health and safety performance for employees and patrons.
  • Assisted in interviewing, training, developing and evaluating seven to ten cafe servers.
  • Managed operations, supervised 20-50 employees and audited daily income.

    EDUCATION

    2007 - New College of California B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, with Concentration in Media Studies.

    2006 - Berkeley City College Transfer, relevant Coursework: American Politics and Minority Groups, Human Values and Ethics, Sociology and Sociocultural Anthropology.

    APPOINTMENT

    2006-Present
    Human Rights Commission     Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Advisory Committee