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San Francisco Bay Area

As the Editorial Operations Director at WIRED, a leading national media brand that explores how technology shapes culture, business, science, and design, I lead the editorial team to produce cutting-edge content across digital and print platforms. My role focuses on optimizing workflows, managing editorial staff, and ensuring the smooth execution of editorial processes from content creation to publication.Key responsibilities include:• Overseeing editorial workflow and ensuring efficiency in content management systems (CMS), from story ideation to publication.• Managing production schedules for both online and print publications, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all content.• Collaborating across departments, including Editorial, Sales & Marketing, and Manufacturing & Distribution, to enhance communication and streamline operations.• Driving special projects, leading cross-functional teams to execute innovative editorial initiatives.• Improving editorial processes to enhance content performance, SEO strategy, and audience engagement.Through process innovation, I ensure that WIRED continues to be at the forefront of how technology is shaping the world we live in.

San Francisco Bay Area

As the Editorial Operations Manager, I supported the editorial team in producing engaging content for our print platforms. My primary focus was on optimizing editorial workflows and ensuring smooth coordination between teams to meet deadlines and maintain content quality.Key responsibilities included:• Managed editorial workflows to ensure an efficient process from content creation to publication.• Supported production schedules for print publication, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of content.• Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration between editorial, marketing, and production teams to streamline operations and improve workflow efficiency.• Assisted in special projects, working with cross-functional teams to support editorial initiatives and content innovation.• Monitored editorial processes to improve workflow between departments.By specializing on workflow optimization and content delivery, I contributed to the editorial team’s ability to create high-quality content that resonated with our audience and supported the brand’s mission.

San Francisco Bay Area

As the Associate Production Manager, I assisted the production team in delivering files for pre-press production in a timely manner. My main focus was on supporting production workflows and ensuring smooth coordination between all departments to meet deadlines and uphold content quality standards.Key responsibilities included:• Assisted in managing production workflows to ensure a seamless process from content refinement to final publication.• Supported production schedules for print publications, ensuring timely and accurate content delivery.• Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration, working closely with editorial, marketing, and production teams to enhance communication and operational efficiency.By focusing on workflow support and project coordination, I contributed to the production team’s ability to deliver high-quality content that aligned with the brand’s goals and resonated with its target audience.

San Francisco Bay Area

As a Project Manager at a global advertising agency, I led the successful execution of high-impact campaigns for major brands such as 3Com, Amazon, Autodesk, Levi’s, Palm Inc., and U.S. Robotics. My role focused on driving projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless collaboration between creative, account management, and production teams.Key responsibilities included:• Managing end-to-end campaign lifecycles, from initial concept development to final delivery, ensuring projects met client goals and deadlines.• Setting and enforcing production schedules to ensure timely execution while maintaining high-quality standards across all deliverables.• Designing and maintaining production databases to optimize workflow, resource allocation, and project tracking.• Facilitating communication and workflow between Creative Teams, Account Management, and Production to ensure alignment, smooth transitions, and project success.I specialized in project management, cross-team collaboration, production scheduling, and ensuring client satisfaction by delivering impactful campaigns on time and within scope.

As a Production Manager at a prepress facility specializing in print advertising and publications, I oversaw the seamless execution of high-quality print projects for clients such as The Gap, Banana Republic, Gumps, and Might Magazine. My key responsibilities focused on ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality control, and optimizing workflow management.Key responsibilities included:• Traffic management and quality control to ensure projects met deadlines and maintained the highest production standards.• Workflow scheduling to optimize production timelines and resource allocation for multiple, simultaneous projects.• Designing and maintaining client/production databases to track project progress and enhance communication between teams.• Collaboration with creative and production teams to ensure print materials met client specifications and brand requirements.With a focus on production management, print advertising, and workflow optimization, I deliver impactful results while ensuring the efficiency and quality of print publications.

Certificate, Project Management

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a globally recognized project management certification that tests.

M.A., Creative Writing, Fiction

B.A., Theatre Studies

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