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Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Norwich, Gb

Norwich, Gb

• Lead and mentor a cross-continental 12 person team of account managers, project managers and content creators in designing, scoping, pitching and delivering global training solutions for partner enablement teams within Google• Partner with clients to develop their yearly partner enablement strategy and roadmap, collaborating on deck development and advising on content strategy• Manage team P&L, establishing monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets by analyzing historical data and leveraging insights to identify recurring revenue streams and new opportunities for sustainable growth• Collaborate closely with the client, becoming an extension of their team to bring their vision to fruition, presenting recommendations to fortify their approach• Championed the introduction of the 'Training as a Service' pricing model within the company, leading to its successful implementation across multiple accounts

Norwich, Gb

• Managed a team of 9 content creators in delivering training & enablement content for partner enablement teams within Google• Regularly met with design, video, and platform leads to enhance cross-functional collaboration, streamline processes, and drive innovation initiatives • Hosted weekly team calls to facilitate knowledge sharing through project presentations and case studies, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning• Successfully oversaw a team reorganization, collaborating with leadership on communication, rollout, and placement of team members• Contributed to the development and delivery of impactful Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentations, showcasing the team's achievements and contributions to client success

Norwich, Gb

• Managed a four person account team dedicated to delivering global training programs targeted at retail sales associates, while meeting internal sales targets• Responded to client briefs with scope presentations containing training program proposals with associated cost and timeline to deliver – led on delivery of all programming & execution• Established and nurtured a strong client relationship by applying continuous improvement methodologies, project management best practices, and creative problem-solving

Mountain View, Ca, Us

• Supported the Partner Enablement Lead for Google Assistant in creating training programs for partners in collaboration with a vendor • Managed vendor relationships, handling agency briefings, stakeholder management, mitigating risks and overseeing end to end project delivery• Oversaw training creation for various industry events (CES, MWC, IFA) to enable Google Assistant brand ambassadors / retail associates

Mountain View, Ca, Us

• Solely managed all aspects of video projects, including script development, storyboarding, and final video production, ensuring a unified creative vision and message delivery.• Led the conceptualization and production of the motion graphic video 'At Home, On the Go, In the Car with the Google Assistant,' showcasing the diverse range of products compatible with Google Assistant across different settings. Translated approved marketing messaging into a compelling narrative, depicting various personas interacting with Google Assistant.• Implemented a comprehensive feedback loop, including offline asset reviews and live review calls with key project stakeholders. Conducted live reviews at each stage of the project, incorporating feedback to refine subsequent iterations.• Created a comprehensive style guide and asset repository that became an indispensable resource for our vendor agency. It streamlined stakeholder reviews by ensuring all assets were consistently on-brand and utilized marketing-approved elements, benefiting every project undertaken in collaboration with the agency.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

• Own video development from start to finish, overseeing screenwriting, asset and storyboard creation, and animation• Participate in story pitch and story development stages• Drive collaborative storytelling process with Screenwriter in generating a Treatment, Script and Storyboard Sketch, Asset and Animation lists• Present deliverables for Story Review, Script Review, and Rough Cut I Review• Lead Pre-production and Production kickoffs• Review dailies (assets, final storyboard, animatic, animation) and communicate changes to either the Lead Graphic Designer or Lead Animator• Maintain subject matter knowledge• Participate in style/character/animation pitch and development stages

Redwood City, Ca, Us

• Work with Content Strategists to develop effective ways to visually communicate (through animated videos) complex topics to employees. Content includes: Benefits, Talent, Compensation, Equity, and Financial Wellness• Create detailed storyboards with direction for animation• Animate and templatize 2D motion graphic videos to be delivered to a team of motion graphic designers for configuration • Review videos for adherence to style and concept• Create 2D vector illustrations for use in motion graphic videos• Run trainings and develop documentation on technical standards and visual styles• Project manage video production schedule

Redwood City, Ca, Us

• Create customer-specific 2D motion graphic videos that educate and engage complex topics, improving the way companies reach their employees• Create character-driven, educational motion graphic videos driven by storylines• Collaborate with writers and brainstorm visuals for storyboard creation• Create storyboards and style frames• Create vector illustrations for use in motion graphic videos• Assist Art Directors in reviewing videos for brand consistency created Style Guides for customer review• Act as key team representative in working groups to improve overall product and process• Contribute to development of training materials and documentation• Train peers and newly hired designers in internal process, tools and After Effects• Mentor peer designersADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INITATIVES:• Key representative on a team tasked at developing an in-house DAM (Digital Asset Management) tool — Created user stories and requirements for DAM tool — Worked with engineers and participated in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) — Contributed to the project management of the initiative, organized feedback in spreadsheets, and initiated communication with various team members — Created documentation on usage of DAM tool• Key representative on a team involved in UAT of internal tools and templates• Worked on strategic customer content including: Activision Blizzard, Cirrus Logic, eBay, Eddie Bauer, Guess, PricewaterhouseCoopers, REI, Salesforce, Target, WhiteWave Foods, Workday

Redwood City, Ca, Us

• Create 2D motion graphic videos with clean layouts and brand consistency to educate and engage, improving the way companies reach their employees• Collaborate with writers and brainstorm visuals for storyboard creation• Create storyboards and style frames• Create vector illustrations for use in motion graphic videosADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INITATIVES:• Put on Lunch & Learns to share After Effects tips and tricks with team members• Implemented process changes to improve efficiency — Helped establish file naming convention• Collaborated on the creation of the Premium Asset Library — Helped create and organize assets for re-usability into a library — Created an asset sheet with active download links for quick access to all in-house assets• Cleaned up and organized file storage system on Box

Irvine, California, Us

• Created a hybrid of static and animated content for various digital screens throughout the campus• Re-organized and re-structured the Media & Communications department server to enhance workflow and increase productivity• Established branding guidelines to improve brand consistency and brand awareness• Introduced a set of print and web color swatches for all graphics to adhere to, in addition to a designing a secondary logo• Co-managed the Stanbridge Facebook page, generating and designing content for a minimum of three posts per week• Project managed the in-house production of a 30-second commercial spot to be played in various movie theaters in Orange County• Coordinated with external vendors to produce promotional materials and merchandise• Collaborated with copy writers to create storyboards and animatics for informational motion graphics and videos

• Contributed to the improvement of brand consistency across all UCLA EH&S materials• Collaborated with other team members to improve engagement in safety training videos and awareness signage• Re-organized and re-structured the internal department server to increase departmental productivity

• Oversaw all marketing aspects of the organization including public relations, publicity, events, cause education, and creative direction• Created strategic marketing campaigns catered to a collegiate audience and designed professional outreach materials catered to media coverage, potential donors, and corporate sponsors• Established relationships with beneficiary representatives, university officials, and corporate partners• Guided the proposal and movement of Dance Marathon into UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion

• Created a brand/aesthetic• Marketed organization/event• Designed physical and digital creative for the event• Directed peer designers

• Designed print ads, team cards, athletic schedules• Photographed student section during sporting events

• Worked on pro-bono projects for non-profit businesses (web, logo, print and info-graphic design)

• Co-managed a staff of 45 employees• Interviewed and hired employees• Created quarterly schedules and monitored attendance• Managed money, ordered supplies, and took inventory

• Trained new employees• Delegated daily tasks while keeping employees on task• Replenished stock• Established leadership amongst peers

• Worked the register• Brewed coffee• Used barista machine• Exercised teamwork

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Designed house ads and prepared layouts, assisted on in-house shoots• Managed the brown book (pre-layout of magazine), researched fonts, graphics, artists, etc.

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Researched fonts, browsed stock footage, edited photographs• Prepared layouts, organized pre-layout of magazine, printed contact sheets