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Pasadena, CA, US

• Led organizational transformation by advising C-suite executives on structures, governance, and leadership transitions
• Championed innovation and sustainability in technology, operations, and logistics through comprehensive training,
• Executed scalable strategies for numerous high-stake events, driving engagement, visibility, and revenue growth
• Rejuvenated Innovate@UCLA's Board of Advisors by devising a revolutionary restructuring plan, modernizing the 40-year-old professional development organization and establishing best practices
• Implemented an innovative go-to-market strategy for Innovate@UCLA, redefining its customer base and growth
• Pioneered a robust digital strategy and product definition for the Greensboro News & Record

San Francisco, California, US

• Co-founded rheli.co, a pioneering startup focused on designing cloud-integrated executive voice recorders, establishing a new niche in the technology market (currently in product development phase).
• Oversaw the scaling of operations to support a rapidly growing customer base, effectively maintaining service quality
• Strategically designed, developed, and implemented efficient business processes, driving the company's growth
• Successfully orchestrated the seamless relocation of company headquarters from Washington to California, ensuring business continuity while adhering to all regulatory compliance requirements
• Established relationships with legal counsel, accounting professionals, and local government officials
• Initiated a groundbreaking collaboration with UCLA Innovation Labs, creating opportunities for technological advancement and knowledge exchange

Beverly Hills, CA, US

• Built and directed a diverse team of 12 product managers, product owners, designers, and project managers
• Led design and implementation of bespoke productivity tools, CRM, and knowledge management systems tailored for multifaceted entertainment opportunities (motion picture, television, sports, video games, and digital.
• Scaled the product and engineering team from 5 to 60+, formulating strategy through distinctive features for 17 web and mobile products, underpinning >$500M revenue across 11 distinct businesses with 27 executive.
• Expertly orchestrated end-to-end product lifecycle in close partnership with CISO, CTO, VP Engineering, and VP Technology Operations––ensuring efficient management and alignment with business objectives
• Proudly served as an executive sponsor for Women in IT––invested in the growth of 14 talented women through effective mentoring and coaching, leading to the promotion of 7 team members
• Collaborated with the Chief Innovation Officer to develop a long-term product vision and strategy aligned with the company's mission and business objectives, ensuring consistent growth and market relevance

Beverly Hills, CA, US

Spearheaded strategic M&A activities, including rigorous IT due diligence processes, for the successful acquisition of a UK-based talent agency with a niche in music and sports ($XXm acquisition)Standardized project and program management practices across 30+ person department

Beverly Hills, CA, US

Pioneered inaugural Product Steering Committee, assembling a high-level team that included the Co-President, COO, CFO, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Information Officer, CTO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Global Head of Consumer Research to drive product direction.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Modernization and governance best practices implementation for a 40-year old professional development organization whose membership comprises of enterprise and public sector IT organizations and departments in Southern California.

• Orchestrated comprehensive campaign strategies for both the August primary and November general elections
• Led and motivated a dedicated team of 6 paid staff and 30+ volunteers, fostering a high-performance culture
• Directed multifaceted campaign operations including advertising, polling, get-out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives, speechwriting, and public appearances, ensuring a cohesive and impactful campaign presence
• Successfully managed fundraising efforts, securing substantial cash contributions to support campaign activities
• Pioneered the innovative and historic first use of Seattle's "Democracy Vouchers", expanding campaign funding

Drakontas Consulting is a bi-coastal firm delivering multi-disciplinary solutions for demanding environments and dynamic organizations. They design, deploy, and support enterprise-grade network infrastructure for high-density and dynamic scenarios.

Boston, MA, US

Researched and analyzed economic data and the history, development, and language of federal, state, and municipal tax codes. Attended, recorded, and reviewed Tax Fairness Commission meetings on tax theory, the tax reform process, and economic competitiveness. Collected and critiqued tax policy and economic competitiveness studies of Massachusetts and.

Reviewed interface design and delivered enhancements for user experience and system operations. Improved client engagement strategy and streamlined functionality.

Boston, MA, US

Researched and drafted court memoranda on a variety of civil and criminal matters. Authored case summaries for recent decisions by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Observed trials at the municipal, state, and federal level; participated in post-trial discussions with practicing attorneys and judges. Attended exclusive professional development.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics, Political Science, And Health Studies

Business/Managerial Economics And Entrepreneurship