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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Provided programmatic and operational support to the AEX strategy and leadership teams throughout the strategic planning process. Researched and synthesized insights to inform scalable plays for organizational initiative direction. Cultivated internal and external connections to drive AEX (Autodesk Educational Experiences) initiatives for next gen awareness, adoption, and affinity. - Developed educational landscape and policy research to cultivate scalable strategic insights & tactics- Built strategic documents, communications and presentations to drive organizational alignment - Piloted and packaged a duplicable framework for go to market outreach and engagement - Attended key leadership strategic meetings to drive clarity and direction through strong communication and artifacts- Actively built rapport with internal and external constituents to cultivate a strategic network

Managed a trend setting community based nonprofit empowering San Francisco residents through work, education and organic food production. The role included an in-depth redesign of The Garden Project’s day-to-day operations, partnerships and branding.- Managed partnerships, communicating daily with government agencies and private corporations to build a portfolio of 20+ relationships, securing scholarships, and managing an annual budget of $2 million- Tracked yearly program metrics delivering year end analytics to update programming and monetary spending, infusing $2.5 million into low-income communities over 4 years- Crafted original programming and outreach campaigns through social media and networking that leveraged our brand narrative, increasing our total market reach by 60%- Led a team of 10 staff members to redevelop and run the Earth Stewards Summer Program through Human Centered Design principles

Burlington, Vermont, Us

Worked to dismantle systemic barriers around access to higher education for nontraditional college students. Managed diversity recruitment and support programs through UVM partnership programs in Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City along with application review and general university duties. - Partnered with on campus resources and departments to create thoughtful and relevant student programs.- Cultivated partnerships with over 30 NYC high schools and reviewed 1,000 student applications to provide equitable access to education- Developed and led all diversity recruitment programming and partnerships advancing UVM diversity recruitment strategies. Increased recruitment program applicants by 20%- Increased staff participation in offsite diversity work from 50% - 100% by creating an ongoing conversation around diversity work and weaving staff into that narrative- Reinvented recruitment programs implementing online tools and marketing.

Agent/Marketing, In The Black Designs, New York, NY. Sourced and managed client contacts. Created innovative advertising campaigns through updated website design and on social media. Worked with both commercial and private properties.- Networked with outside real estate agents to find the most creative real estate opportunities.- Researched and established relationships with new buildings in up and coming neighborhoods. - Owned marketing campaigns for generating client leads

Burlington, Vt, Us

Global Sourcing/Product Development, Select Design Ltd, Burlington, VT Coordinated with sales and creative teams to implement comprehensive client portfolios, promotional campaigns, and retail programs. Created client programs through mixed media, Point of Purchase (POP) and retail goods. Completed market analysis for a variety of client projects, gaining international sourcing skills and technical knowledge of the File Maker Pro.- Communicated with over 15 supply chain partnerships, leveraging current supplier relationships while sourcing new partnerships domestically and internationally- Negotiated with manufacturers/suppliers tracking pricing and timelines to holding suppliers accountable, generating client savings. Implemented a 25% savings for Timberland promotional launch- Monitored market trends and burgeoning industries to forecast pricing and supply needs, leading to streamlined product pipelines and better positioning over competitors.- Worked cross-functionally with internal sales and design teams to develop products for brands such as Burton Snowboards, Dunkin Donuts, Timberland and Pepsi

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Assistant Project Manager, ICF International, Burlington, VT Worked with high-level clientele to reassess data results and implement revisions. Created comprehensive marketing programs, using Excel, Word, and SPSS. Coordinated with data centers to formulate and analyze research methodology.- Worked cross departmentally to build the most precise and impactful research programs possible.- Participated in ICF International’s pioneering cell phone omnibus research study.- Ran marketing campaigns for ICF International including logic testing and data analysis to formulate complete marketing strategies.

Ba, Anthropology & Japanese

Mba, Business

Bachelor’S Degree, Anthropology

High School