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Irvine, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Designed and implemented project and program reporting to grant both internal and external stakeholders visibility into milestone status, dependencies, risks, and timelines for a portfolio of 14+ active technology projects. - Facilitated requirements gathering workshops with internal partners across NBCU to uncover opportunities to leverage AI, Web3, and Immersive Media.- Led a digital collectible card co-promotion with Regal Cinemas for Wicked, delivering a consumer-facing website with identity management and blockchain asset creation, cleared by NBCU security, privacy, and legal teams within 5 weeks; ranked in Regal's top 3 flash sales on launch day.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Supported the development of a new technical platform powered by AWS cloud services to modernize and centralize the infrastructure of Studio web properties, and reduce their yearly operational run rate by 50%.- Advised an agency in designing, building, and launching the new FocusFeatures.com, which, in the long term, will consolidate the membership login, merch store, and bespoke ticketing sites into a cohesive hub for Focus fans.- Coordinated a design agency engagement to reimagine the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment web destination; translated 100+ screens into ~400 product requirements for dev handoff.

- Rallied a cross-functional task force to develop a 3-year plan to reduce overstocked warehouse inventory by 83%, resulting in an estimated cost savings of ~$592K in storage expenses. - Conducted an audit of all company software subscriptions and carried out right-sizing, migration, and retirement efforts, resulting in cost savings of ~$50K for FY 2023.- Implemented a new project blueprint in our PM system, automating the creation of ~240 tasks with dependency and approval workflows across 11 departments for each new game title.

- Drive new product and feature launches on the DTC website, ensuring alignment with the needs of PMO, Game Dev, Logistics, Marketing, and Customer Service.- Acted as interim team lead following the departure of the Director of Engineering, overseeing 3 engineers for 6 months and reporting directly to the CCO.- Partnered with the eCommerce Manager to select and onboard a Shopify agency to execute a revamp of the DTC store within a 4-month timeframe, following the elimination of our in-house engineering team.

Glendale, California

- Led engineering team to execute a multi-million dollar roadmap for a custom logistics workflow management application to optimize the delivery of new Parks & Resorts experiences. - Consolidated and retired 4 legacy systems and 10+ offline spreadsheets with one web solution, establishing a source of truth for logistics tracking to enable predictability and efficiency. - Orchestrated pilot launches for high-profile projects, both domestic and international, e.g. Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, and Tokyo DisneySea's Fantasy Springs.- Conducted training and UAT for 20+ active users across warehousing, project coordination, and show management.

Burbank, California

- Supported the initial rollout of Microsoft Office 365 across TWDC through an in-person roadshow, 1:1 consultations, training classes, and technical documentation. - Wrote and published success stories based on my interviews with clients who implemented tools in our portfolio, to showcase new ways of working and encourage adoption. - Produced monthly analytics reports for the Director of Technology, informing retirement decisions for the legacy Enterprise Portal, critical for thousands of Cast Members accessing shift schedules, employee guidelines, and company news.

Calabasas, Ca

- Provided copy for email marketing, paid advertising, and on-site promotions.- Created 400+ monthly product descriptions, partnering with merchandising team and vendors to maintain accuracy, comprehensiveness, and SEO. - Penned scripts and copy for social video content aimed at revamping and growing the allheart brand.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Administered curriculum for team development that facilitated the personal and professional growth of 6 staff members through writing assignments, retreats, and creative projects.- Spearheaded workshop component (average of 8 events per year), delegating content planning, marketing, and logistical operations among staff.- Conceptualized and edited the first WSP literary magazine, featuring the written and visual work of staff, to distribute as promotional material. - Co-wrote and assisted in the presentation of the Academic Year Budget Proposal to ensure the fair and proper distribution of funding.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Assessed quarterly average of 30 submissions for publication in three collections per academic year that showcased the written and visual work of the Los Angeles community.- Recruited submissions from community-specific spaces on campus as part of the Diversity Committee to ensure that the journal reflected the multitude of voices found at the university in terms of both its people and their creative mediums. - Honored as the Featured Student Writer at the Spring Reading; shared excerpts from recent novella to an audience in Powell Library. http://www.westwind.ucla.edu/

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Connected with bookstores, publishers, and organizations to expand the grant program's visibility throughout the West Coast.- Evaluated grant proposals with program director to determine the allocation of funding to writers in underserved regions and communities. - Contributed to P&W blog, reporting on recipients' workshops to promote the grant program's impact.

Claremont, Ca

The Los Angeles Suzuki Institute is a five-day summer institute held at Pomona College in Claremont for students of violin, viola, cello, and piano.- Directed marketing efforts by generating flyers and manning social media to promote institute events and happenings.- Established and monitored a Facebook page to engage and build community with current and prospective LASI participants.- Assisted Program Administrator in institute registration and office management, ensuring proper distribution of information and materials to all participants.- Reviewed 40+ feedback surveys and compiled a comprehensive report for SMACLA records.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Conducted quarterly average of 70+ one-on-one counseling sessions with UCLA undergraduates on writing projects (personal statements, research papers, lab reports, professional documents, etc.) to secure their academic success and retention and to heighten their confidence as critical thinkers and communicators. - Composed 10+ blog posts per quarter on writing, literature, current events, and pop culture for a global audience to popularize the program and increase its impact on campus and beyond. - Logged data (student information, counseling numbers, weekly breakdowns of work activity) into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Assembled class sets of course materials for HASOM faculty, such as orchestral scores, packets, and exams. - Directed student and visitors to the departments and resources that addressed their concerns, decreasing walk-in traffic. - Generated via Microsoft Excel an updated database of faculty and staff contact information, teaching schedules, and office locations, allowing students to more efficiently communicate with professors and HASOM personnel.