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- Hired for late-stage planning and on-the-ground execution of several high-profile special events at Dreamville Fest, a hybrid talent showcase—music festival for record label of the same name

- Led end-to-end project management of the design and construction for new acquisition locations with focus on efficient delivery to meet stringent time-to-market deadlines- Engineered a predictive formula using CapEx service/repair data to evaluate warranty costs and drive savings- Used data metric and trending to seek out and negotiate national partnerships with vendors, offering simplified and concrete data analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, ultimately saving 100k+ annually- Responsible for all of our facilities/physical spaces, from managing our maintenance staff, handling relationships with property managers and subcontractors, to approving all design and executing improvement projects- Responsible for end-user functionality of spaces, satisfying both the operational needs of medical providers and delivery of a brand-consistent customer experience

- Developed and implemented phased project plans, coordinating timelines and budgets to ensure momentum of multiple in-process projects through planning and approval stages- Conducted market research to identify trends, target demographics, and competition, informing strategic decisions on "highest and best use" of land- Presented development proposals to local government officials, highlighting project alignment with publicly available city planning documents, securing necessary approvals and permits- Oversaw the construction process, ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget- Led the sales process for completed units, working closely with real estate agents to market units and find buyers

- Collaborated with broader team to turn a 10-year-old manuscript into distinct chapters, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with the book’s overarching themes- Authored new chapters, incorporating insights from interviews and research to expand the book's content and depth- Synthesized complex leadership concepts into accessible and engaging prose, ultimately highlighting their relevance beyond a corporate context and enhancing the book's appeal

- Developed a comprehensive two-year communications plan aimed at enhancing both the local public perception of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) brand, as well as that of their membership- Conducted extensive research to understand current perceptions and identify key areas for improvement as well as existing assets i.e. past events/programs with high, positive engagement- Engaged with board members through interviews, surveys, and game-like activities to establish language inspired by their core values, and create a plan to align public perception with same

- Oversaw day-of operations for various events and venues at a major music festival, ensuring smooth execution- Represented festival leadership on-site, serving as primary point of contact for performers, technical crews, volunteers, security, etc- Leveraged strong resourcefulness and adaptability in high-stress situations, knowing when to prioritize decisiveness in the absence of obvious solutions

- Collaborated closely with the director in all aspects of planning and executing the inaugural and subsequent festivals- Executed a 1500 person block party featuring interactive sponsor activations, speaker-featured experiential installations, live artist installations, full stage and music performances, vendors, etc.- Managed a team of volunteers across multiple speaker venues, ensuring smooth operations at simultaneously occurring events

- Planned coverage for stories, ensuring alignment with visual storytelling goals and editorial standards- Managed a team of student photographers, providing mentorship to improve their skills, output, and autonomy- Covered major athletics events, campus events, and breaking news stories

- Assisted in developing/executing communication strategies to promote social justice initiatives on campus- Drafted press releases, blog posts, etc. to highlight the center's activities and achievements- Created promotional materials (flyers, posters, and digital graphics) to support various programs and events

- Worked with writers and editors to ensure visual content complemented written material- Produced creative and engaging images for print and digital- Became a resource for concepting non-visually-specific stories after having a photo achieve global recirculation

- Balanced high-level service and low table-times at the fast-paced, second restaurant from a James Beard Award-winning chef- Leveraged strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport, anticipate needs, and deescalate conflict swiftly- Contributed to a collaborative team culture as a means to achieve both personal and business-wide success

- Provided concierge services centered around friendly conversation to establish guest comfort and understand preferences- Developed a comprehensive, detailed knowledge of local offerings to confidently match guests with experiences- Collaborated closely both with vendors and other hotel departments to ensure coordination and effortless delivery of services