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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

During my tenure as a Product Strategy Business Analyst at Hack for LA—a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating open-source civic technology solutions that drive social justice and community engagement—I led the end-to-end development and optimization of Expunge Assist. This initiative aimed to simplify complex legal workflows, making expungement processes more accessible for marginalized communities. I conducted in-depth business, data, and organizational analyses to enhance user-centered features, significantly improving user engagement and accessibility. Within less than seven months, I implemented product strategies that led to a 50% improvement in completion rates.Often described as a proactive problem-solver by senior leadership, I demonstrated the ability to seamlessly collaborate across cross-functional teams, aligning product goals with user needs and organizational objectives. This role allowed me to utilize my expertise in data analysis, team coordination, and user-centered design, ensuring impactful project outcomes that resonated with Hack for LA’s mission of leveraging technology for social good.Having gained valuable experience in a civic technology environment, I successfully contributed to projects focused on legal accessibility and community support. My proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Figma, and GitHub further enhanced my ability to deliver user-friendly solutions and ensure a smooth product lifecycle.Accomplishments Include:- Collaborated with 5+ cross-functional teams—including content, design, and research—to align product features with user needs and organizational goals, resulting in streamlined product development, business analysis, requirements gathering, and change management.- Led the end-to-end strategic planning and release of Expunge Assist’s second iteration, enhancing features that increased user engagement by 40% within <7 months, positively impacting disenfranchised communities during the expungement process.

Seattle, Us

This position allowed me to specialize in AI Innovation and Product Development at Co.Lab—a platform focused on providing project-based learning experiences in tech—I led the full product lifecycle to develop a transformative AI-powered tool that enhances research and learning for students. This role allowed me to shape a product grounded in real-world user needs and educational challenges, contributing to Co.Lab’s mission of equipping users with hands-on, impactful tech.My primary responsibility was managing the product lifecycle from ideation to market feedback, where I leveraged market data to design an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Within the first five months, my data-driven design approach resulted in a 60% boost in user engagement and a 4.8/5 average satisfaction rating, underscoring the product’s positive reception and effectiveness. To achieve these outcomes, I coordinated closely with a cross-functional team of developers and designers, ensuring we met aggressive project timelines while delivering a product that truly resonated with users.Described by colleagues as an innovative problem-solver, I demonstrated the ability to rapidly adapt the product based on user insights, streamlining development processes to accelerate time-to-market. My work at Co.Lab emphasized the importance of creating user-centric, adaptable products in the fast-evolving education space, where timely feedback integration is crucial.Accomplishments Include:- Led the development of LightScan, an AI-powered Chrome extension for college students to better enhance product capabilities and business outcomes; served as a catalyst in driving a 25% adoption rate and improving research efficiency by 40% within 6 months.- Coordinated with a cross-functional team of developers and designers, implementing Agile methodologies to increase team productivity by 30%, completing the product ahead of schedule, and introducing key features that enhanced user experience and data analysis.

As a Business Analyst at Appreciate U Embroidery, a company dedicated to creating custom, high-quality embroidery products, I drove strategic initiatives that elevated product visibility, strengthened client relationships, and optimized the online shopping experience. My role involved managing end-to-end client interactions and e-commerce strategy, enabling Appreciate U Embroidery to thrive in a competitive market.Over my five years in this position, I secured contracts worth $30K by overseeing Salesforce communications and cultivating client relationships across five states. This experience allowed me to build a deep understanding of customer needs and implement targeted strategies that fostered loyalty and revenue growth. To enhance our e-commerce presence, I led a complete platform overhaul that reduced bounce rates and increased average session duration, providing users with a more engaging and seamless shopping experience.Recognized for my ability to identify actionable insights, I applied a strategic mindset to anticipate market trends and develop personalized engagement strategies that boosted customer retention by 10%. My work at Appreciate U Embroidery emphasized the importance of integrating customer insights and data-driven tactics to adapt to an evolving marketplace.Accomplishments Include:- Analyzed and optimized supply chain processes, identifying market gaps and operational inefficiencies, resulting in a 12% reduction in costs and a 20% improvement in delivery times within 6 months; served as a lead business analyst due to data gathering outcomes. - Developed and implemented product marketing strategies, enhancing the product lifecycle from planning to sales, driving a 10% increase in revenue in a highly competitive e-commerce environment through the usage of business intelligence and data analytics.

Silver Spring, Md, Us

In my role as a Project Manager at Break Wind Entertainment, I managed multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution and efficient coordination across teams. A highlight of my tenure was overseeing the end-to-end production of the TV special, Cooking for One, where I streamlined collaboration among cross-functional teams to deliver a high-quality product on time. This experience honed my skills in project planning, communication, and team alignment, all essential to successful media production.In addition to project management, I was responsible for developing and maintaining communication with a wide range of contacts, coordinating conferences, workshops, and TV appearances, which strengthened my skills in stakeholder engagement and event management. By overseeing day-to-day logistics, including travel, production scheduling, and leisure activities for up to 70 participants, I ensured smooth operations and created a cohesive experience for all involved.Colleagues and senior leaders valued my attention to detail and organizational abilities, which enabled me to handle complex logistical requirements and adapt to dynamic project needs. My role also involved refining reporting and requirements analysis to support logistics and operations, delivering results that kept projects on track and aligned with executive expectations.Accomplishments Include:- Utilized and implemented Agile and Waterfall project and program management methodologies to handle multiple projects (10+), ensuring timely execution and successful delivery of a TV special, "Cooking for One," reaching over 1M viewers per segment. - Developed and coordinated communications with 100+ stakeholders across various business ventures, managing conferences, workshops, and TV appearances, and strengthening relationships with key players to enhance project visibility and business impact.