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Silicon Valley, California, United States

• Lead an IT team across multiple campuses, providing best-in-network IT service and support, and advising other teams across the network• Manage Audio/Visual/Lighting/Recording for TEDx, commencement ceremonies, and other large-scale live and virtual events • Create hardware, software, generative AI, and network solutions and oversee every phase including research, purchasing, installation, configuration, system administration, and user support.• Advise on the tech implementation… Show more • Lead an IT team across multiple campuses, providing best-in-network IT service and support, and advising other teams across the network• Manage Audio/Visual/Lighting/Recording for TEDx, commencement ceremonies, and other large-scale live and virtual events • Create hardware, software, generative AI, and network solutions and oversee every phase including research, purchasing, installation, configuration, system administration, and user support.• Advise on the tech implementation for the opening of new campuses• Produce multimedia content and technical documentation for immersive onboarding and training experiences• Manage Windows 10/11, Mac, Android, iOS, Office 365, Adobe CC, Zoom, Teams, SharePoint, Pro Tools, Professional Audio Setup, Video post-production, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Monday.com, Canon and Sony Video Gear, OBS Studio Show less

Silicon Valley, California

• Taught college-level music theory curriculum and prepared students for the high-stakes final exam• Course is widely considered to be one of the most difficult AP Exams of the College Board's offerings• Every single one of my students achieved the highest possible score (5/5) on the exam, far above the global average of 3.01/5

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San Francisco Bay Area

• Led the Music Ministry comprised of 10 leaders and 85+ band and vocal team members.• Directed cross-functional, intercultural teams on a daily basis to strategize, organize, and carry out all operations of the Music Ministry.• Led teams to plan and execute all stages of large-scale projects and events, from initial planning through to post-event/project evaluation.• Worked with the Senior Pastor to understand his vision for the Music Ministry and communicated his vision and… Show more • Led the Music Ministry comprised of 10 leaders and 85+ band and vocal team members.• Directed cross-functional, intercultural teams on a daily basis to strategize, organize, and carry out all operations of the Music Ministry.• Led teams to plan and execute all stages of large-scale projects and events, from initial planning through to post-event/project evaluation.• Worked with the Senior Pastor to understand his vision for the Music Ministry and communicated his vision and initiatives to the team members.• Thought outside of the box to develop and implement creative and effective strategies for teaching and motivating the team.• Identified potential talent and worked to recruit and develop new leaders within the ministry. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led community outreach efforts, training and mobilizing teams of volunteers on a weekly basis to spread the message of hope, love, and Biblical Truth to the city of San Jose.• Organized the logistics for the bus route covering the entire eastern side of San Jose, coordinating the transport of families to and from church who would otherwise be unable to attend.• Worked closely with the Children's Pastor and Bus Ministry Director to strategize on how to most effectively lead the team in… Show more • Led community outreach efforts, training and mobilizing teams of volunteers on a weekly basis to spread the message of hope, love, and Biblical Truth to the city of San Jose.• Organized the logistics for the bus route covering the entire eastern side of San Jose, coordinating the transport of families to and from church who would otherwise be unable to attend.• Worked closely with the Children's Pastor and Bus Ministry Director to strategize on how to most effectively lead the team in evangelizing the city of San Jose.• Trained leaders within the ministry, developing the next generation of community outreach leaders.• Bridged communication between speakers of English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Planned and Coordinated Events.• Led and mentored a large group of preteens and teens.• Learned leadership, project management, public speaking, team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills

San Francisco Bay Area

• Learned how to effectively lead and motivate both highly experienced team members and brand new team members alike.• Rotated with other choir directors to lead songs. Learned how to work with cross-functional teams in a matrixed leadership environment.

San Francisco Bay Area

• In the spring of 2020, I spearheaded the school's technological implementation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, training and empowering our staff to confidently use the new tech tools placed in their hands. As a result, our school vastly outperformed competitors in educational excellence, customer satisfaction, and customer retention, and positioned our school as a role model within the company network, and the local community, for how distance learning should be done… Show more • In the spring of 2020, I spearheaded the school's technological implementation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, training and empowering our staff to confidently use the new tech tools placed in their hands. As a result, our school vastly outperformed competitors in educational excellence, customer satisfaction, and customer retention, and positioned our school as a role model within the company network, and the local community, for how distance learning should be done successfully.• Sole on-site contact for network, hardware, and software support, management, configuration, and maintenance Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed A/V and lighting for large-scale events, ensuring seamless technical execution and superior attendee experience.• Coordinated all stages of large-scale events, from initial planning through postmortem evaluation, leading to successful outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan, organize, and execute logistics for extracurricular activities, generating substantial revenue for one of the top private schools in the… Show more • Managed A/V and lighting for large-scale events, ensuring seamless technical execution and superior attendee experience.• Coordinated all stages of large-scale events, from initial planning through postmortem evaluation, leading to successful outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan, organize, and execute logistics for extracurricular activities, generating substantial revenue for one of the top private schools in the nation.• Bridged communication between team members, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve desired project deliverables efficiently.• Analyzed, improved, and optimized operational processes to enhance efficiency and user experience.• Designed marketing materials and ran campaigns that boosted engagement and participation.• Developed, presented, and implemented training materials to improve team performance and event execution quality. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Worked in a multifaceted position, playing a vital role in the daily operations of the school.• Designed and coordinated engaging extracurricular lesson plans.• Led, taught, and motivated large groups of teens and children.• Provided an exceptional customer experience to our parents. • Oriented and trained multiple new employees, providing the tools, tips, and insights they needed to become the top performing extracurricular teachers at the school.• Honed my skills in… Show more • Worked in a multifaceted position, playing a vital role in the daily operations of the school.• Designed and coordinated engaging extracurricular lesson plans.• Led, taught, and motivated large groups of teens and children.• Provided an exceptional customer experience to our parents. • Oriented and trained multiple new employees, providing the tools, tips, and insights they needed to become the top performing extracurricular teachers at the school.• Honed my skills in conflict resolution, leadership, teaching/training, organization, and public speaking. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Gained experience in a startup environment.• Responsible for face-to-face sales, product photography, online marketing, and warehouse logistics.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Worked in a variety of Silicon Valley schools with families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.• Planned and coordinated creative and engaging activities.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Organized and led exciting activities for the students.• Built relationships with, and provided an exceptional customer experience to the parents.• Practiced conflict resolution, teaching, organization, and leadership skills.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Matched customers with the perfect product solutions based on their needs, desires, and budget.• Internalized Nordstrom's world-class customer service ideologies, allowing them to shape my own world-view.• Awarded the Customer Service All-Star Award in June ’08. Given to just one employee, per store, quarterly for providing an exemplary customer experience and embodying the values of the organization.

Bachelor'S Degree, Music Production

Certificate, Ministry/Leadership

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Business, Music

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Choir Community Outreach