Kyra M. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles Metropolitan Areae

- Shipped: - 'Timejinx' | The Jackbox Party Pack 10 - 'Let Me Finish' | The Jackbox Naughty Pack- Leading core cross-discipline dev teams through pre-production to ship on truncated, fast-paced schedules- Spearheaded the external playtesting initiative for the studio as a whole, including internal and external communication, schedule, and feedback generation- Managed roadmaps and planning within an agile workflow, utilizing the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Mural, Slack- Introduced chartering standards for team and projects across game development within the studio- Orchestrated pitch process for new game ideas including facilitating pitch meetings between devs and stakeholders, standardizing formats, and restructuring process- Partnered with International and Marketing teams to ensure a more global reachSkills & Tools : Airtable · Lucidchart · Agile Methodologies · Kanban · Documentation · Confluence · Jira · Google Workplace · Slack · Steam · Miro · Mural · Perforce · Teamwork · Multitasking · Production Planning · Production Assistance

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

- Collaborated between the Narrative and IP Strategy teams to proactively identify opportunity to strengthen League AU IP through product cohesion documentation, unlocking a singular source of truth for Riot-wide unification- Partnered with Audio and VO teams to ensure timely delivery of VO scripts, casting, and building best practice processes- Aided in the delivery of brand new narrative and thematic deliverables shared across teams, including new script formats with the League game ecosystem - Managed Concept Art roadmap for both internal artists and outsourced teams - including timeboxing, champion/thematic designation, and emergent requests- Refined and streamlined pipelines for thematic development (from pitch to production) and accessories (from request to integration)- Assisted in the reorganization of the Thematic Development team - including chartering and reforming the concept art squad- Created Initiative focused Wiki utilizing Confluence documentation for Champions, Universes, and Skinlines - Compiled data with the Strategy & Insights team to assemble surveys to gauge player interest in new thematic and skinline direction- Orchestrated quarterly pitch process for new skin thematics including facilitating company wide pitch meetings, pioneering discussions for narrative jam, moderating concept jam, standardizing formats, bolstering pitch-ee/presenter confidence, and restructuring process- Developed the 2023 product roadmap alongside key stakeholders including thematic and champion selection as well as production timelines- Partnered with Audio team on internal sound designer roadmaps and outsourcing audio needs for emotes sfx- Overhauled technical pipeline for accessories workflow leveraging JIRA and Airtable and information consolidation to simplify request process- Audited budget, contracts, and request projections for accessories team leading to increased product output and vendor partnerships

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Managing and updating digital roster of employees including employment status, signed documents, benefits, and performance growth schedulesOnboarding and off-boarding including recruitment, welcome & exit interviews, equipment facilitation, payroll assistance, and agency communicationsPublishing and distributing information and newsletters through MailChimp, Google Suite, and SlackLeading the company's Culture Committee to create and execute events and activities both virtual and in-personMonitoring onsite production practices including external talent and internal producers and employeesScheduling and performing interviews for multiple departments and executives as well as acting as point of contact for new recruitsTraining and mentoring new office staff and members of HR teamAiding in the organization of reopening a post-pandemic workplace, including workspace layout, entrance practices, etc

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Coordinating schedules - including leave, company-wide meetings, and events - for the entire company across multiple countries and time zonesPublishing two separate monthly newsletters, as well as culture-focused newsletters such as for Black History Month, utilizing MailChimpLeading the company's Culture Committee to help strike a balance between enlightenment and entertainment throughout the companyManaging bookkeeping for the credit card usage across departments - including receipt tracking, invoices, etc.Answering phones for a global company - also coordinating transferring and communication with fellow employees during the current WFH climateUtilizing Google Suite to organize company-distributed informationMailing documents and products domestically and globally for all departments in the companyBuilding emergency maps, plans, and education about proceduresJukin Media, Inc. is a multi-national entertainment company that focuses on licensing User-Generated Content (UGC) for advertising and entertainment purposes. Jukin Media also operates the brands "FailArmy," "The Pet Collective," "People Are Awesome," and many more that can be seen across different platforms from YouTube to NBC's Peacock.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Freelance work including comic creation, character design, and portfolio building

Kanazawa, Japan

Building & coordinating schedules for a full staff of instructors & administrators through Google Suite; Making lesson plans & conducting classes for both group and private classes of students from toddlers to adults; Organizing & overseeing a roster of students and allocating them to the most applicable level & class

Greater Chicago Area

Creating enriching & educational activities and preserving a comfortable routine for two girls ages 2 - 6; Introducing and teaching beginning reading, writing, and math skills

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Waitstaff: taking orders, entering orders into POS system, offering top menu choices (appetizers, beverages, desserts, etc.), creating and maintaining a fun and enjoyable customer/server relationship, being an integral part of the Red Robin team; Sales: cash, credit/debit, and gift card handling, stocking shelves, drawers, brewing coffee/tea, basic cleaning (mop, dust, sweep, etc.) Ziosk: knowledge of Ziosk "table tablets" and their abilities as "server assistant"- ordering appetizers and desserts, reordering drinks, games, signing up for rewards program, splitting check, and paying check on Ziosk system.

Garden City, Ny

Management: opening/closing store, register management, overseeing staff, being and integral part of the management team; Sales: cash, credit/debit, and gift card handling, stocking shelves and drawers, one-on-one communication with customers, basic cleaning (mop, dust, sweep, etc.), sales of tea and tea products involving the description of health benefits and natural advantages to teas of all kinds; Barista: mixing drinks, measuring out sugar and tea leaves, handling hot water, assembling cups, lids, and ice, guaranteeing the best cup of tea possible

New York City

Acted as Development Manager during employer’s three-month absence, handled donations using OvationTix, wrote grant letters, organized lists using Microsoft Word and Excel, managed development account, aided in the organization of the 2013 Benefit including mailings, set-up, and celebrity interaction, copied and distributed acknowledgement letters and invitations, communicated with company members, donors, and prospective donors via email and phone, normal office duties such as photocopying, faxing, etc.