Jessica Garcia Email & Phone Number

- Manage complete sales process, from initial contact through closing and delivery - Generate new and repeat business through successful networking and cold calling/emailing- Develop customized sales techniques to successfully sell products to new and existing clients- Build custom seasonal collections for multiple shops, increasing customer's revenue growth year over year

New York, New York, United States

In this capacity, I partner with leadership, team, and stakeholders to shape and contribute to global diversity and inclusion advancements. Fostering a strong culture of belonging through DEI programming and communications, I collaborate cross-functionally to define people culture, internal processes, and long-term goals.As Senior Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion:• Partner with stakeholders and leadership to define DEIB strategy, fostering a strong sense of belonging and inclusion.• Steer thought leadership in the DEI space, engaging with the Director of Global Inclusion to implement industry-leading practices and strategies.• Optimize strategic OGI partnerships, collaborating with Stakeholder Engagement teams to ensure effective engagement.• Shape Office of DEI internal and external communications.• Develop and orchestrate high-impact DEI programming and events.• Earned accolades in recognition of stellar leadership, strategy, and results; recognized as a Negocios Now 40 Under 40 in New York City, and as an ALPFA Rising Star.

As Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion:• Consulted with ERG to monitor annual progress and goal benchmarks.• Engaged with 10+ internal brand teams to implement and execute programs, advancing DEI goals across the entire Paramount enterprise.• Shaped and implemented internal/external communications strategies for OGI needs.• Spearheaded the global, week-long Paramount Inclusion Week program, offering more than 40 DEIB sessions for 20K+ employees across the company.

As Project Manager, OGI: • Facilitated OGI activities, ensuring documentation for stakeholder needs, confidentiality of employee data, and execution of programming and projects. • Created comprehensive production and wrap-up deck materials for the 2020 Inclusion Week.• Designed innovative, impactful Employee Allyship Toolkits.

New York, Ny

While with IM Escape, I enabled optimal business function, managing effective internal operations through expert leadership and support. • Managed a budget of approximately $100K, overseeing operational budget, payroll, and new business development. • Elevated talent pool, hiring 20-30 new employees over a two-year period. • Managed human resources and learning/development (L&D) strategy, cultivating a strong, engaged workforce culture aligned to unique business needs.• Directed a team of up to 15, maintaining cohesion and clarity across all business demands for successful outcomes.

Greater New York City Area

Long Island City & Bronx, Ny

In this short-term role with FreshDirect, I collaborated on the planning, development, and delivery of multiple training and development programs, facilitating the company’s transition to a new, state-of-the-art facility with detailed and comprehensive training protocols.• Partnered with Learning and Development, Human Resources, and Operations Management teams to enact and embed organizational objectives through the onboarding and training of 250+ current and new employees.• Designed exhaustive training protocols, manuals, and procedures, developing training materials to onboard staff to new facility standards and equipment.

As Coordinator, Distribution Marketing:• Shaped dynamic, influential affiliate campaigns and campaign materials, ensuring alignment with channel and brand messaging and values across all communications.• Elevated Viacom value through account-specific marketing strategies in support of diverse distributor goals.

Greater New York City Area

New York, Ny

As Senior Coordinator, Program Scheduler:• Streamlined and facilitated a major personnel move, migrating the full BET Programming department from DC to NYC and maintaining on-air assets during transition to support people and business functions.• Collaborated cross-functionally to manage the timely creation and delivery of 24-hour schedules as well as the gathering and implementation of all show descriptions for guides.• Earned the 2016 Cynopsis Rising Star Award in recognition of exceptional performance and outcomes.

New York, Ny

As Programming Scheduler:• Partnered with executive-level leadership and internal departments to shape and refine strategic stunt plans, ensuring alignment with project needs and legal/regulatory and safety standards

Stamford, Ct

- Successfully launched the first ever Over The Top Network- Created program schedules for WWE linear network and video-on-demand platforms- Strategically scheduled interstitial materials in breaks, balancing network priorities with cross-departmental initiatives- Developed and implemented the promo “flight plan” for maximum promotional usage efficiency- Prepared for Live Events by creating and managing contingency plans- Acted as liaison between programming department and network operations center, including troubleshooting daily log issues- Interfaced with the Creative Services department regarding creation and delivery of promotional materials- As second member of the department, created and improved departmental processes in order to promote efficiency, including participating in improvement of reporting programs and their features

New York, Ny

- Daily strategy and promo log scheduling for BBC America - Managed the production of all on-air graphics- Created lower-third work orders and promo tape logs- Numbered and entered all new promo information

New York, Ny

- Supported the on-duty supervisors in overseeing all on-site Visitor Services staff and volunteers- Organized the schedule for a staff of over fifty Visitor Services hosts including ,multiple breaks- Assisted in creating and implementing operational protocols for individual, group, and special interest visitor access to the 9/11 Memorial from the Entry through the entire Visitor Access Route and then onto and off the Memorial

New York, Ny

- Coordinated print traffic between India and New York- Managed all delivery and pick-up from festival venues

New York, Ny

- Escorted clients to their rooms, prepared and served meals - Coordinated various office duties including: placing and stocking grocery orders and light office maintenance

New York, Ny

- Administrative Duties: client services; data entry; managed social media accounts; event planning- Managed purchase orders and aided accounting department with basic production accounting- Assisted the production team with project management using Shotgun Studios

New York, Ny

- Assisted the post-production department by digitizing media in Final Cut and Avid- Found assets for projects, organized timelines and project files in editing programs- Administrative duties: client services; project data management; placed office orders- Managed calendars to ensure projects were delivered on time- Assisted with planning office parties and client meetings

Long Island City, Ny

- Underwent training with editing programs such as Avid and Final Cut Pro- Assisted the post-production team with media management and digitizing.- Found digital assets such as photos, videos, and sound bites for projects- Organized timelines and project files in editing programs

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Television And Film Studies

Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Daniel Acker Scholar, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Student Association Senator

Advanced Regents Diploma