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Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area

Utilize analytical skills to manage multiple projects while overseeing a team of Project Managers to creatively drive efficiency across the Operations Department of a fast-growing tech/services company. Organize resources, report on finances, assess project risk, meet with stakeholders, plan and lead cross-functional meetings, assign action items and next steps, provide QC to meet goals, provide progress reports, and continually assess the value gain of each project throughout each stage of development. Mentor my team, build upon their strengths, and push them to continue to learn and expand their skills and interests in new ways.

United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Virginia, United States

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Started as accounting clerk, promoted to accounts receivable accounting assistant in 2006, fixed assets manager in 2010, followed by licensing coordinator in 2013.Responsibilities include: oversee insurance agents’ licenses, track expiration dates and renew accordingly; maintain company’s insurance and business licenses, annual reports, and Do Not Call registrations; track and maintain Fixed Asset database in Sage software system, add new assets and disposals monthly; oversee placement of tangible assets upon receipt; coordinate with site managers and staff to lead yearly physical inventory, analyze data collected during inventory to reconcile internal and tax books, balance to the General Ledger at month- and year-end; track billable production hours by client; generate invoices and balance revenues; assist with month- and year-end closes.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Planned and executed programming logistics for fundraising and outreach events, as well as the largest event for the organization: the Annual Film Festival. Secured some of the largest sponsorship the Festival had received prior to my joining the team.Oversaw Festival finances: paid bills (staff, rentals, flights, housing, etc.), generate invoices, make daily bank deposits during the festival and reconcile daily ticket sales between sales platforms, and purchase types. Managed bookkeeping for all income and expenditures (before, during & after the actual festival) to stay within set budgets, and maintained profitability and sustainability.Hired, trained and managed a team of staff, interns and volunteers for year-round and seasonal help. Organized and hosted viewing and programming “parties” to increase engagement amongst our staff. Organized, hosted thank you parties for staff & volunteers. Created and maintained organizational documents, spreadsheets, and SOPs.

Greater New York City Area

Began as production assistant for industrial and corporate video production, servicing primarily Fortune 500 companies, promoted to line producer in 2013, then director and producer in 2014.Responsibilities include: preparation and booking for location shoots, ingest and editing, post- production coordination, location shoot assistance including lighting and camerawork, client interface, location shoot, interviewing clients.

Chicago, Illinois

Ran operations for 501(c)3 independent filmmaker organization. Managed a volunteer staff of 10-15. Organized monthly events, including screening series, educational workshops, networking get-togethers, Master Classes, and met with our members one-on-one to ensure they were getting the most out of their membership. Closely managed the Fiscal Sponsorship program. Balanced the budget, worked with the board to get us a physical office location. Found community partners and forged relationships across Chicago to grow the film community and create goodwill. Organized and threw successful fundraising events, secured sponsors, built life long friendships.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Film/Video And Photographic Arts, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Studio Arts Honor Award, Film Honor.

Art History, Criticism And Conservation, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Honors Society