Design and production of textile patterns and dry goods based on human and animal anatomy. Sold locally through boutiques and online retailers.

Manage all business operations for a profitable interior design studio. Scaled systems which allowed for a revenue increase of 1,200% plus and 10-20 luxury high-end projects to be serviced concurrently.HR AND CULTURE- Collaborated w/Principal to identify talent needs, develop recruitment strategies and create a lively, flexible, human-centric work culture- Responsible for hiring process (job description through onboarding), developed and administered compensation and benefits package, designed and lead the employee review and feedback process- Standardized and documented operational processes, devised trainings MARKETING AND BRANDING- Oversaw branding and social media companies including a re-brand initiative with new collateral (proposals, client agreements, and presentations) and a new website. - Developed creative briefs, gathered and created assets and content for all marketing efforts and streams- Placed advertisements and successfully pitched projects for publication to both regional and national media outlets- Scheduled, styled and directed (or co-directed with designers) 2-3 photoshoots per year for company portfolio- Carried out misc. marketing efforts: event production, client gifts, and charitable donationsFINANCE AND CAPACITY- Transitioned operational systems to fully integrated industry-specific cloud-based software which streamlined project management, time billing, procurement and accounting systems. - Directed Finance Manager and financial reporting process. Co-created w/finance team the yearly budget, financial reports and financial forecasting. - Modeled company initiatives and scenarios with Finance Manager, analyzed variances initiating corrective actions including prioritizing projectsNEW BUSINESS AND CLIENT MANAGEMENT- Managed new business process; initial meetings, drafted proposals, wrote and administered client agreements- Acted as liaison for Clients, including project reviews, invoicing and budget reporting

- Directed all schedules & activities of the studio; projects and deadlines, planning & capacity, conference preparation and event planning- Lead new business process with CEO; initial phone calls, negotiated contracts, new business pipeline- HR duties including hiring and coaching employees- Built and managed finance process: financial reporting, cash flow, AP/AR- Administered projects by focusing on project process, service/delivery, work environment, schedules, budget and communication, including grant applications and tracking.- Maintained positive client relations- Inspired coworker productivity and advocated for studio values- Monitored and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations

Project Manager- Ensured projects (20 –30 projects at one time) were completed to scope, budget and client expectations- Attended prospective client meetings, discussed project scope, and generated proposals- Acted as liaison between company and client- Led weekly production meetings - Implemented and trained staff on a project management system- Developed company welcome kits, questionnaires, project timelines and guidelines for clients- Handled account payables and accounts receivable- Created editorial & media buy calendars and database for PR efforts2005 – 2006Studio Manager- Managed schedules & activities of the studio: projects & project deadlines, event planning and management (both internal and external), day to day activities- Provided assistance to CEO/Creative Director- Copy edited, photo edited, and organized events/gallery openings

- Created presentations for the national sales meetings- Organized and attended trade shows- Created the sales manual- Developed training workshops

• Managed all office operations, drafted business proposals• Supervised event production and hospitality for festivals and concerts• Researched and coordinated sponsorship opportunities• Assembled press kits and edited press releases

• Assisted in all office management operations, trained new interns• Contacted media and negotiated print and radio publicity in seventeen states• Directed volunteers to assist in grassroots promotions• Created promotional campaigns with artists and management