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Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States (Remote)

Coordinated seamless client handoff to project manager, ensuring a smooth transition from initiation to planning through PMO standardized tasks.-Gathered initial project requirements from stakeholders using various channels, including internal documentation, email exchanges, and meetings.-Identified and communicate project risks judiciously to relevant parties, proactively averting negative outcomes and potential escalations.-Facilitated Kick-Off Calls that clearly and enthusiastically introduce the client to the project plan and that gather additional project requirements from the client.-Built out the majority of project communication and documentation tools for the project manager in coordination with the client needs and the continual optimizing updates to PMO standardizations.Successfully managed 15 to 30 project initiations simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills.

Cypress, California, United States

Area lead of live music on a creative team that designs and develops weekly programming, engaging over 400 participants each week. - Coordinate with three team members and three department leads to unify direction across departments for each weekly program. - Across a two month cycle, manage well-being and schedule of 19 volunteers of all ages with varying goals and capacity - Coordinate and manage all live music for seasonal projects, each spanning 3-4 months. - Develop standard operating procedures and documents.Software used:Microsoft Teams · Planning Center · ProPresenter · Outlook

Placentia, California, United States

Music directed six separate projects, coordinating with two other departments to train full casts and crews for semi-professional shows.Per project: - Coordinated with other team leaders, project manager, and stakeholders to create a 160 hour progress timeline spanning 13 weeks to train 23 to 48 members of varying roles, ages, and abilities. - Lead area trainer, created training curriculum and led group implementation. - Managed member progress and timely sessions. - Adapted project timeline with the team leaders as needed.Software used:Google Sheets · Logic Pro X · Garage Band · Qlab · Google Drive · Google Classroom

Cypress, California, United States

Department director of all music-related projects in the organization, leading weekly and semiannual programs, and managing daily department operations within broader company operations.Created and managed the execution of six large-scale, semiannual programs. - Per project, managed weekly progress of approx. 425 participants and 22 leaders over 3.5 months. - Initiated, designed, and facilitated a ground-up, digital solutions project in response to the COVID-19 lockdown, increasing engagement by 500%. - Coordinated with cross-functional partners as the organization's primary liaison to ensure quality programming: company stakeholders, facilities contractors, equipment rental, design, and other various subcontractors.Led and facilitated two weekly programs of over 250 attendees, each in accordance with the organization’s mission and values. - Coordinated with 16 leaders to ensure smooth and effective programming. - Coordinated with leaders of neighboring organizations to present at these programs; boosted relationships with them.Lead coordinator between organization and daily department operations of four independent contractors. - Managed scheduling and facilities use of independent contractors' weekly sessions.Directed the creation of department offerings and all it’s advertising. - Coordinated between a marketing designer, independent contractors within the department, facilities manager, and administration of the broader organization.Software used: Google Sheets · Outlook · Google Calendar · Google Classroom · Logic Pro X · Davinci Resolve 17 · Google Slides · Keynote

Cypress, California, United States

Coordinated with the organization's clientele to envision and execute programs and presentations in company auditorium, managing expectations between the client's desired outcomes and company resources.

Anaheim California

Represented several internationally recognized brands from Disney and Marvel franchises at the Disneyland Resort, interacting with guests either one-on-one or performing a show for a crowd. - Trusted to make creative and themed personal connections with guests in line with the company's world-renowned vision and mission. - Coordinated with department leads to quickly adjust creative decisions to the ever-changing operational needs of the resort. - Presented well under pressure, being trusted in front of large crowds (approx. 150 people on a weekly basis and up to approx. 8,000 people at special events) and company executives (including Bob Chapek). - Learned from the industry’s best to navigate situations of customer dissatisfaction with personal engagement and to positively solve these guest concerns.

Irvine, California

Coordinated with the organization's clientele to envision and execute programs and presentations on the property, managing expectations between the client's desired outcomes and company resources.

Orange County, California Area

Taught piano, music theory, voice, and basic drum set to kids ranging in ages 5 to 17-Planned weekly lessons and long term goals for multiple students