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• Spearhead the evaluation of existing plans, processes, and tools, identifying key areas for improvement with a dedicated focus on workflow enhancements and efficiency through automation and integrated tools.• Proactively manage the business technology suite, driving continuous improvement by vetting, testing, deploying, and providing comprehensive training for new tools.• Streamline personnel travel arrangements, including accommodation, ground transfers, rental vehicles, airfare, tolls, and public transportation, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Demonstrate adept financial management by overseeing operational budgets, bookkeeping, expense reporting, and tax responsibilities, ensuring financial compliance and accountability.• Lead the management of operational and legal requirements, encompassing the filing and maintenance of trademarks, business licenses, permits, and registrations across multiple jurisdictions to uphold regulatory standards and compliance.

• Lead and cultivate a dynamic online community of over 75,000 members across Facebook and Discord, fostering engagement and discussions.• Facilitate brand-focused conversations and content moderation to boost awareness for H.A.G Entertainment, For Urban Nerd Kulture, Urbani Studios, and affiliated brands.• Review and assess post submissions and new member applications, identifying potential leads for business development.• Organize and execute virtual community events, including game nights, trivia, karaoke, and watch parties.• Selected for participation in the competitive 2022-2023 Facebook Community Accelerator Program, recognizing the community’s highimpact in its target market.• Responsively manage inquiries received via direct messages across social media platforms, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

• Orchestrated end-to-end event management for flagship event series “Blerd Bash” across nine cities, with an average attendance of 500 enthusiastic guests per event. Comprehensive coordination included liaising with venues, vendors, suppliers, talent, guests, and sponsors, ensuring flawless execution.• Independently managed multifaceted logistics for Blerd Bash, overseeing budget tracking, creative deliverables, equipment management, and merchandise coordination with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in consistently successful events.• Effectively supervised on-site event staff, including audio-visual technicians, venue personnel, suppliers, and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing event environment.• Drafted and executed contracts for diverse stakeholders, including talent, vendors, clients, contractors, and partners, ensuring legal compliance and clear expectations.• Implemented robust reporting mechanisms, generating insightful analyses of key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic decisions and enhance future event planning.• Responded promptly and professionally to general inquiries and ticketing information, delivering a high level of customer service and engagement.

• Develop, design, and manufacture merchandise for For Urban Nerd Kulture, overseeing the end-to-end process from concept to production.• Collaborate with a diverse range of suppliers and manufacturers for product creation, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery.Design product mocks, capture compelling product photos, and manage comprehensive e-commerce listings on the website.• Operate and manage events and tradeshows, from scheduling and booking to setup, engagement, sales transactions, and teardown.Coordinate with artists through commissions and licensing agreements, responsible for obtaining their art and facilitating commission or royalty payments.• Maintain a hands-on role in booth operations, including floor plan design, overseeing equipment and inventory, ensuring invoice payments, and engaging with visitors for sales and brand promotion.

• Drive the creative vision and design direction of projects, incorporating innovative and visually striking elements into web and graphic design, photo manipulation, video editing, and motion graphics.• Direct a growing team of illustrators and animators, fostering a collaborative environment for enhanced creativity and project success.• Oversee end-to-end project management, from client onboarding to final delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.• Efficiently coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline project workflows, enhance efficiency, and deliver outstanding results.• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.• Conduct comprehensive client needs assessments, generate tailored proposals and quotes, and ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and deliverable execution.• Identify and engage potential clients, strategically expanding the client base through proactive outreach and relationship-building.• Play a key role in business growth by exploring new opportunities, attending networking events, and contributing to the overall development of Urbani Studios.

Next Gen Femme, a collaborative effort by Live Nation and Femme It Forward, is a mentorship program designed "to empower and increase opportunities and career growth for women of color in the workforce". Over 10,000 women applied for this year's program.Through this program, mentees will receive one-on-one mentorship, industry insights, and have access to relationship-building opportunities. Mentor industries include• Brands & Sponsorship• Business & Entrepreneurship• Film, TV & Digital• Health & Wellness• Journalism & Public Relations• Law• Marketing, Promotions & Media• Record Labels, Music Streaming & Music Publishing• Music Production & Music Supervision• Talent Representation• Technology• Touring & Live Event

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Coordinated with diverse Visual Communications creative teams, including Web, 3D/Interactive, and Digital Signage, ensuring timely project delivery.• Provided comprehensive support for high-impact projects, managing estimating, budgeting, invoicing, scheduling, and overall project administration.• Managed stakeholder relationships, expectations, and feedback, serving as a strategic thinker and trusted advisor.• Documented projects thoroughly, creating creative briefs, meeting notes, and status updates.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Gathered and analyzed customer requirements for web applications, translating them into actionable tasks for the development team.• Developed epics, stories, themes, personas, and wireframes to guide project development.• Provided testing and documented best practices, researching new tools for Quality Assurance.• Effectively managed “scope creep” with flexibility and assertiveness, analyzing its impact on delivery time and aligning stakeholder expectations.

Marietta, Georgia

• Collaborated closely with Photography and Video teams to systematically archive all produced assets.• Developed a taxonomy structure, ensuring assets contained appropriate metadata for efficient retrieval.• Acted as a liaison between customer groups and creative teams, fulfilling asset requests promptly.• Conducted research on new Digital Asset Management tools, staying abreast of industry best practices.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Media Arts And Design: Video Production; Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, SMAD Club (School of Media Arts and Design), Intramural Indoor.

Professional Certificate, Php Programming

Professional Certificate, Web Design