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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

New York, New York

• Advised on financing and content strategy for $500K film fund that invests in debut feature films by NYU alumni; past supported filmmakers include Chloe Zhao (Oscar-Winning Nomadland) and Cathy Yan (DC’s Birds of Prey)
• Analyzed film budgets, selected comp films, and reviewed business plans to create financial projections to assess commercial and festival viability of feature film submissions
• Oversaw film slate selection process (70+ script submissions); wrote and reviewed script… Show more
• Oversaw film slate selection process (70+ script submissions); wrote and reviewed script coverage, interviewed filmmaking teams, and advised on deal terms for shopping and investment agreements with finalists Show less

New York, New York

• Created, launched, and managed a knowledge-sharing and networking platform for the NYU creative community
• Designed a resource guide for NYU entrepreneurial filmmakers that outlines the filmmaking process from development and pre-production through post-production and distribution

New York, New York

• One of three MBA students selected for semester-long project to design digital platform for entrepreneurial filmmakers
• Conducted market research and sizing analyses to gauge audience and interest for proposed product
• Analyzed market trends, potential partners, and competitors to assess product positioning, willingness to pay, and costs
• Developed a marketing strategy and go-to-market implementation plan to ensure product success and sustainability

New York, New York

• Forecast theatrical and ancillary revenue for international releases by analyzing distribution deals and building financial models to reflect waterfall payments and overages
• Developed quantitative analysis about the economic benefits of distributing diverse films internationally and presented findings to FilmNation executives
• Evaluated worldwide box office trends by tracking data and preparing summary reports for filmmakers and FilmNation leadership

Boston, Massachusetts

• Oversaw team of seven direct reports that managed client communication and investment operations for 40 high-net-worth ($100M+) private wealth portfolios
• Created and implemented department’s strategic vision with four fellow team leads by evaluating performance metrics, director-level feedback, and career pathing to enhance the department’s firm and client impact
• Volunteered on Diversity Working Group committee to brainstorm initiatives to increase diversity hiring and inclusivity… Show more
• Volunteered on Diversity Working Group committee to brainstorm initiatives to increase diversity hiring and inclusivity, which led to the creation of a diversity-focused MBA internship program and a partnership with.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Served as primary liaison and solved complex data and operational problems for 14 clients, including 12 international family clients (ranging from $100M to $16B in net worth)
• Spearheaded investment trading and reporting processes by coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders and streamlining internal and external communication for three investment teams
• Calculated, analyzed, and presented performance forecasts and cash flow projection models to clients, using data to tell a… Show more
• Calculated, analyzed, and presented performance forecasts and cash flow projection models to clients, using data to tell a story about their investment portfolio
• Redesigned department’s new hire training program to include more organization and hands-on preparation Show less

• Launched seven-person team dedicated to creating content and scheduling subsequent training for tenured department associates, allowing for continued learning and enhanced value for clients

• Managed a team of six associates and coached them on reconciling data, clear communication, and how to efficiently and accurately produce 70 customized monthly client reports
• Mentored team members, facilitated weekly meetings, and provided feedback during biannual promotion reviews
• Directed onboarding of 31 new hires by creating and improving training materials, selecting 20 trainers based on respective proficiency with various topics, and drafting a revised schedule

Arlington, VA

• Oversaw a team of 15 new-hire mentors, coordinated updates to new-hire materials, and selected new-hire/mentor pairings based on work ethic and personality fit

Arlington, VA

• Analyzed investment performance relative to asset allocation for 14 clients to aid decisions on fund selection, rebalancing, asset allocation, and benchmarking

• Synthesized client proposals and authored corresponding market research reports (10-25 pages)
• Compiled and organized data on economic and educational markets for current and future projects
• Provided supplemental research assistance for Research Associates and Content Directors

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Authored and recorded audio marketing promotions
• Managed the Book Radio Twitter account
• Edited audio segments for Book Radio broadcasts
• Created interview questions for Book Radio hosts

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Specializations in Strategy, Entertainment, Media, & Technology, and Business Analytics • Recipient, Mary McMahon Hollaender Scholarship.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Economics, Minors In Film Theory And Communication, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: University Honors Program (2010-2014), Teaching Assistant (2013), American Literary Magazine (2011-2014).