UGC Curator for the Spotlight creative team. I'm responsible for ideating and implementing engaging lenses, challenges, and trends. Additionally, I curate and edit the most exciting, timely, and relatable user generated content into digestible shorts. I was selected to serve as lead editor during the rollout of Snapchat’s massive UX initiative, Spotlight, where I spent the following weeks communicating with engineers, legal team members, and content team leads to insure a smooth transition to the new operating platform.Predominantly responsible for creating daily trend reports for music, content, and pop culture that spans multiple platforms. Through sourcing and curating high quality UGC to inform the new machine learning algorithm for ‘Spotlight’, my team ultimately drives the voice of Spotlight while maintaining Snap's identity throughout everything we curate.

Prior to the roll out of Spotlight I served as a community story editor, a role in which I created daily highlight reels of the best UGC centering around specific topics and trending challenges to engage with users beyond Snap's main messaging functionality. This job transformed over the course of my year-long contract to include content curation for Spotlight as the platform began to gain notoriety in its early stages. I provided feedback and creative direction to our earliest cohort of content creators and provided creative support to the overall vision and direction of Spotlight.

Appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for UCLA's distinguished Student Alumni Association. In addition to supporting the personal and professional growth of 100 student leaders, I directed a committee of 14 students tasked with producing the 34th iteration of Spring Sing; a $130,000 production that typically attracts over 8,000 students, families, and alumni. Serving as a capstone to the centennial celebration, we pivoted in response to Covid-19 and executed the first ever Virtual Spring Sing. My team and I successfully orchestrated a widely accessible digital event that reached over 17.5k viewers and designed a UCLA affiliated website from the ground up. Additionally, I facilitated innovative and eye-catching marketing strategies to build brand awareness while navigating feed-fatigue, and emotionally/artistically supported nearly 200 students as they reimagined their creative goals throughout a global pandemic.

Curating a $130,000 show of 16 bands, singer/songwriters, dance teams, and a cappella groups that showcase the diverse narratives and immense talent present throughout the UCLA Community. Worked Intimately with performers over the course of the year to ensure readiness, confidence, and professionalism. Attended to all mandatory paperwork, and coordinated logistics between performers, stage crew, and the rest of the executive committee.

Vetted over 300 live performance artists, visual artists, and creative team members for Do LaB's premiere music, arts, and culture festival Lightning in a Bottle. I curated promotional material for musicians featured on the interactive festival lineup and sourced photos for the festival guidebook. My position enabled me to work closely with various departments including strategic content production, social media, and artist management to facilitate a unique, exciting, and cohesive atmosphere for the festival. Additionally, I executed miscellaneous tasks such as merchandise orders, assembling EPK's, and compiling press mentions for Monolink and LIB Festival.

Gained invaluable experience in multitasking, oral and verbal communication, customer satisfaction, and conflict resolution working in a fast-paced, need based environment. Managed and delegated tasks to a team of other staff members while engaging with customers and management.