Type Of Business:
Affordable housing developer and provider
Marketing Area:
West Hollywood; Greater Los Angeles County
Expertise:
Grant writing; Programing in health and housing; Fundraising; Human resources; Asset management; Employee relations.
Started a small production company in 2011 called Picklebunny Films.
Major Product/SVS:
Affordable housing: Resident Services Programs
Favorite Business Publication:
Film Independent
Variety
Architectural Digest
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing with Metropolitan Master Chorale; Writing; Producing small documentary films; Blogging about film; Spending time with friends; Listening to good music; Traveling; Watching movies; Dancing; Theater;
Education Degrees:
Graduate, Trinity Repertory Conservatory
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, Metropolitan Master Chorale
Member, Metropolitan Master Chorale - bass/baritone
Film Independent; Independent Spirit Awards; voting member
Enterprise Community Partners/Resident Services Roundtable
Place of Birth:
Providence
Work History:
Over 15 years in non-profit management; consulting; grant writing and development.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career happened when she attended the Oscar's while employed at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2006 for the first time.
Charity:
Local Community; Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Van Ness Recovery House, Los Angeles, CA
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to building strong relationships through clear communication, accountability and showing up.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was working in the public health sector, and he attended a senior housing conference, when an opportunity presented itself.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving on the senior management team; Developing alternative, affordable housing plans; Creating funding; Finding property for residents
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Recipient, Certificate of Commendation, City of West Hollywood, CA
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Mills plans to do more consulting and walk the red carpet at the Oscars one more time - as a nominee.